Clashes erupted in Sopore after Eid prayer, dozens sustain injuries
More than a dozen people were injured when forces and youth clashed in north Kashmir’s Sopore town on the eve of Eid Ul Fitr. According to the sources, soon after EID prayer, scores of people protested against government forces while raising pro-freedom slogans. Witness said that the huge gathering marched towards Main Chowk from […]
Editorial: Eid-ul-Fitr-Celebrations
The month of fasting is over. Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr and so are we in Kashmir. The word Eid-ul-Fitr is comprised of two separate words: Eid and Fitr. The word Eid means something which returns over and over. Hence, Eid refers to the kind of happiness which comes again and again. This […]
Remove encroachments within 15 days
The district administration Rajouri on Monday asked people to remove encroachments within 15 days. As per a notice issued here today by the district administration, the public in general and encroachers in particular have been asked to voluntarily remove encroachments from the acquired land of roads, markets, state and departmental land within 15 days. In case of failure in […]
Lal Singh greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh Sunday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. While complimenting the people, the Minister hoped that the festival would herald a new era of peace, progress and prosperity in the state. “Such occasions strengthen the bond of unity and brotherhood among the people […]
Kavinder Gupta inspects MLA Hostel Jammu
Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta Sunday inspected MLA hostel, Jammu and took stock of the amenities available to the Legislators residing there. As part of the visit, the Speaker inspected the mess area, kitchen, residence quarters and dispensary among others. Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly, M R Singh also accompanied the Speaker during the visit. The Speaker, […]
After Sikhs, Gujjar’s come up with a demand
After Sikhs, the Gujjars in the state have come up with the demand of inclusion of their mother tongue in the school curriculum. Demanding inclusion of Gojri- the third largest spoken language of the state-as compulsory subject in School Curriculum -the Gujjars of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday stated their children are unable to read Kashmiri, Dogri or […]
7 die as cable car carshe down in Gulmarg
At least seven people were killed after a tree fell on a cable car in Gulmarg on Sunday, according to Jammu & Kashmir police. They accident took place at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. The tree fell on the ropeway of Gulmarg Gondola and snapped it leading to […]
2 militants killed in Panthachowk gunfight
Two militants were killed in the gunfight with forces and their bodies were recovered late in the afternoon as the forces concluded the combing operation at the Delhi Public School (DPS) in Srinagar where they had remained holed in. The encounter ended today as the searches continued at the DPS complex between militants and […]
Kashmiris to celebrate Eid today
After the culmination of holy month of Ramadhan, Muslims in the subcontinent, along with Muslims in Kashmir are observing Eid-ul-Fitr today with religious fervour and zeal. Eid al-Fitr starts when the new moon is sighted in the sky, making the Eid holiday different around the world. The celebrations begin when the fasting month of […]
Modi, CM, Dy CM, Abdullaha’s greet people on Eid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ramadhan and Jagannath Yatra, saying that diversity is the country’s uniqueness and its strength. In the 33rd edition of his monthly radio broadcast programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi said that Jagannath is lord of the poor. “Lord Jagannath is the […]