Man attempts suicide
In a bid to end his life, a man consumed some poisonous substance at his home in Anantnag, a police spokesman said. He said that a man (name withheld) resident of Achabal, Anantnag consumed some poisonous substance at his home. He was shifted to hospital for treatment where from he was shifted to SMHS Hospital, […]
Army Chief meets Governor
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here this evening. General Rawat informed the Governor about the Army Operational Review, which had concluded earlier this evening, whereafter Governor and Army Chief discussed several important inter-related internal and external security management issues and the steps required to be […]
UN Secretariat lists J&K as ‘separate country’
In a very “controversial” move and in a major setback to Indian diplomacy, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) on Thursday depicted Jammu and Kashmir as a “separate country”. In its page on non-governmental organisations (NGOs)—more precisely, in the ‘Advanced search for Civil Society Organization’ section—Jammu and Kashmir has been inserted […]
Committee inquiring infant death in LD seeks written responses
A five member committee that was formed by Principal and Dean, Government Medical College, Srinagar to enquire about the death of an infant on April 25 in Govt Lalla Ded Hospital, formally met on Thursday. The members of the committee have sought a written reply from all the individuals who are being held responsible […]
UN chief concerned about Kashmir situation
The United Nations Secretary General has expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following firing exchange between the two countries across the Line of Control which claimed at least three civilians on Thursday, Express Tribune reported. “The situation (in Kashmir) continues to be of concern to us,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guetteres’ spokesperson said […]
Intense clashes erupt post Friday prayers across Valley, several injured
Massive clashes erupted in various parts of Kashmir post Friday prayers wherein youth fought pitched battles with police triggering chaos in the areas. Witnesses said that clashes broke out between protesters and government forces in old city areas of Srinagar post Friday prayers. As soon as the Congregational prayers ended at historic Jamia Masjid, a […]
Govt to curb use of social networking to fan unrest ahead of Amarnath yatra
State government is looking at means to curb the use of social networking sites for spreading “ militancy’’ in the state with the Police top brass asking for strict action against those who are using networking sites to fan unrest ahead of Amarnath yatra that begins later this month. The security agencies in the state […]
Kashmir needs a political solution, says CPI (M) leader
Asserting that Kashmir issue cannot be tackled by the use of force, senior CPI-M leader Prakash Karat said that the BJP-led NDA government should find a political solution to this issue. “The government cannot find a solution by using forces — CRPF, BSF or any other agencies in the trouble-torn Kashmir. The only way is […]
SHRC posts human shield case to June 9
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has posted the human shield victim case to June 9 for hearing after seeking a report earlier asking the Army to explain that “ how it awarded its major’’ when the Commission was yet to decide on the disposal of the compliant that was filed against the Army before […]
Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh from June 28
Spiritual leader Dalai Lama is scheduled to visit the Ladakh region later this month, Minister for Ladakh Affairs and Cooperatives, Chering Dorjay, today said. The Minister said arrangements for his visit have been entrusted to Ladakh Affairs Department and added that no stone will be left unturned for ensuring his smooth one-and-a-half month visit beginning […]
