Togadia’s statement communally charged, says Jama’at
Terming VHP leader Praveen Togadia’s statement as ‘venomous’, Jama’at Islami Saturday said that such statements clearly show the vicious plan of the Hindutva forces. “His suggestion to use carpet bombing of the areas in which encounters take place encourages the killing of innocent civilians by the Indian forces which are increasing here day by day,” […]
Andrabi assumes charge of Director Agriculture Kashmir
Altaf Aijaz Andrabi assumed the charge of Director Agriculture, Kashmir on Saturday. After assuming the charge Director Agriculture Kashmir chaired review meetings for National Mission on Saffron (NMS) and implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme. The meeting regarding NMS was attended by officers of district Budgam, Srinagar and Pulwama. Altaf Andrabi […]
KPMG training programme ends at CUK
The four day training programme by KPMG on Green Belt Six Sigma for the students of management studies of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) ended successfully, a statement issued by CUK said. The training programme was jointly organised by the Department of Management Studies and the Central Placement Cell (CPC) of the university as […]
DAK expecting ‘skies’ from newly appointed principal, GMC
Welcoming the appointment of Dr Samia Rashid as Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today said that they are hopeful that she will revive the pristine glory of GMC which is in “complete shambles.” “We are hopeful that newly appointed Principal will revamp GMC which is in a sorry state of […]
Talking to ‘elected representatives,’ a trick to buy time, says Er. Rasheed
Independent legislator Er. Rasheed on Saturday said that response to talks to resolve Kashmir issue given by the central government in Supreme Court has yet again “exposed New Delhi’s casual attitude and insincerity in resolving Kashmir issue, although Supreme Court has no right and domain to force.” “Kashmiris is viewed as an internationally recognized political […]
Talking to ‘elected representatives,’ a trick to buy time, says Er. Rasheed
Independent legislator Er. Rasheed on Saturday said that response to talks to resolve Kashmir issue given by the central government in Supreme Court has yet again “exposed New Delhi’s casual attitude and insincerity in resolving Kashmir issue, although Supreme Court has no right and domain to force.” “Kashmiris is viewed as an internationally recognized political […]
Pakistani teen who inadvertently crossed border sent back
A Pakistani teen who had crossed into Indian Territory inadvertently in the Abohar sector in Punjab was handed over back to the Pakistani army, a BSF official said. The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday handed over a Pakistani teen who had crossed into Indian Territory inadvertently in the Abohar sector in Punjab, a BSF […]
Freedom of expression of people being choked: Nayeem Khan
Senior Hurriyat leader and Jammu Kashmir National Front chairman, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, on Saturday urged upon his party workers to exhibit extra persistence in the present times. He said that the whole state apparatus is working with a mindset of coercion. Nayeem Khan was addressing senior party office bearers at the party headquarters. He said […]
State resorting to military build-up in Kashmir: Joint Resistance Leadership
The joint resistance leadership Saturday said that the state machinery is carrying out political vendetta against the civilian population in Kashmir Valley. The leadership, comprising of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik said that the people of Kashmir were facing the worst form of state sponsored terrorism. Resistance leaders said that […]
Lightening kills man
Amid a heavy downpour lightening killed a civilian identified as Lateef Ahmad Poswal at Tangmarg in Aharbal area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam District, reports said. Reports said that a pall of gloom descended on local population in Tangmarg village of Aharbal area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District when the death of Lateef Ahmad Poswal spread […]
