Help clear negative perception about JK, CM tells tourism players
Appealing all stakeholders of tourism industry in the State to join heads and help in clearing the negative perception about Jammu and Kashmir in some sections of the National media, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that tourism Industry needs to be reinvigorated back. Chairing the 2nd meeting of Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) here today, the […]
CPI-M questions Bipin Rawat’s ‘capacity, capability’
Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday questioned the Indian Army Chief’s capability to understand the Indian society. Pertinently, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat called for innovation in fighting what he called a ‘dirty war’ in Jammu and Kashmir. CPI (M) leader, Mohammed Salim said this is not the voice of the Indian Army which […]
Govt facing tough time to tackle South Kashmir ‘unrest’
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Kashmiri man looking to join ISIS deported from Turkey
Turkish authorities have deported a Kashmiri man to India who was allegedly looking to join the Islamic State, reports said. Afshan Parvaiz was deported from the Turkish capital of Ankara on May 25 and whisked away to an undisclosed destination by security agencies in Delhi, the sources said. Pertinently, Afshan is the Kashmiri man, to […]
Class work in Kashmir educational institutions to remain suspended tomorrow
In view of the prevailing situatuion in the valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan has ordered that the class work in all the Schools/Higher Secondary Institutions and Colleges of Kashmir Valley shall remain suspended tomorrow (May 30). “The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure”, said the official.
‘Situation remained peaceful throughout the valley’ : Police
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Indian Army Chief shows ‘Criminal Leadership’ : Human Rights Watch Executive Director
While reacting to the statement of Indian army chief Bipin Rawat on “Human Shield” issue, Human Rights Watch Executive Director Keneth Roth on Monday in his tweet said that Indian Army Chief shows ‘Criminal Leadership”. Indian army chief, Sunday had termed the act of strapping a Kashmiri to an army Jeep as “innovative” and had said that commending the Army […]
Restrictions to continue in Srinagar tomorrow
Restrictions will continue for third consecutive day on Tuesday in various parts of Srinagar district falling under jurisdiction of seven police stations. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Lone said strict restrictions have been imposed in Khanyar, Nowhatta, Safa Kadal, MR Gunj, Rainawari, Maisuma and Kralkhud police station.
NIA quizzes 3 Kashmiri separatists in Delhi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today summoned three separatist leaders accused of receiving money from Pakistan to fuel unrest in the Valley, reports said. According to the reports, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias ‘Bitta Karate’, Nayeem Khan and Javed Ahmed Baba alias ‘Gazi’ of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat have arrived in Delhi for questioning by NIA investigators. The trio […]
Imran Khan bowls India over
Ace Pakistani bowler of yesteryears and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairperson, Imran Khan has strongly condemned the ongoing “reign of terror” unleashed by Indian forces in Jammu Kashmir. Khan’s reaction came after the killing of popular militant commander Burhan Wani’s successor Sabzar Bhat on Saturday. “In addition, protestors were fired upon with shotgun pellets by Indian troops […]