Geelani pins hopes on Iran over Kashmir resolution
Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday hoped that Iran will support Kashmir cause likewise they provide their support to the Palestinian people. According to the statement issued here, Geelani welcomed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei’s statement and termed it as ‘timely and pragmatic’. Geelani also thanked Iran’s supreme religious leader and expressed his […]
India ‘trampled’ on Panchsheel, alleges China
China on Wednesday said India “trampled” on the Panchsheel pact by entering Chinese territory, asking New Delhi to pull back troops to avoid a “worsening of the situation” on their border. Beijing also said India was “misleading” its citizens by saying that Doklam is located at the tri-junction of India, Bhutan, and China. “And […]
Editorial: Securing industrial growth
As the trade fraternity is up in arms against the government over the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state, the manufacturing sector too is not in a happy state of mind, albeit for another reason. The Special Industrial Package that was extended by five years last time has expired in […]
Mirwaiz’s security cover ‘curtailed’
The state government has curtailed the security cover mean for separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Umer was provided a Z-category security cover after the assassination of father late Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq. Sources said that the government has not only “curtailed the security of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq but has also removed” the security men including a […]
GST row: Valley traders shut businesses, authorities impose restrictions in City areas
Authorities on Wednesday imposed restrictions in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of five Police Stations while a complete shutdown was observed by the Valley traders in most parts of the Valley to protest against the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state. Officials said that the restrictions under section 144 CrPc […]
DAK seeks safe work environment for doctors
Expressing serious concern over repeated attacks on medical staff, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today urged government to ensure safe work environment for doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. Condemning the thrashing of a female doctor today at SDH Kangan by some miscreants while she was discharging her duties, President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in […]
KWFF concludes at Tagore Hall
The five day ‘Kashmir World Film Festival’ (KWFF) concluded at Tagore Hall here on Wednesday. Organized by Actors Creative Theatre (ACT), a non-profit organization in collaboration with its different sponsors, the festival was first of its kind that also screened international movies. The auditorium witnessed huge rush of students from Media Education Research Centre (MERC), […]
Divisional Commissioner reviews progress of land acquisition for Semi Ring Road project
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a meeting to review the progress in land acquisition progress regarding construction of prestigious Semi Ring Road around the Srinagar city. Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SE R&B, Project Director Project Implementation Unit of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Collector Land Acquisition PWD, Assistant Commissioner […]
Shah appeals people to observe Burhan’s anniversary as ‘Youm-e-Tajdeed-e-Ehad’
Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) chairman, Shabir Ahmad Shah Wednesday appealed people to observe the maiden anniversary of slain Hizb commander, Burhan Wani as “Youm-e-Tajdeed-e-Ehad (day of reconfirmation of the pledge). According to the statement issued here, Shah said that it needs to be declared (on that day) that the struggle will continue till the dawn […]
Chairman urges members to maintain dignity of upper house
Taking serious note of the unruly behavior of some Members in the House, Chairman J&K Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today appealed the Members to maintain the dignity and decorum of the upper house. He said the members should maintain discipline in the house and respect each other’s ideas and sentiments. He said the real […]