Geelani condemns communalization of Kathua rape and murder case
Srinagar, March 08: All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday alleged ruling coalition in state for providing safe passage to those accused in Kathua rape and murder case. Blaming authorities for deliberate attempt to hush up the case by destroying evidences and building up a communal narrative around the heinous crime, Syed […]
Omar Abdullah visits Anantnag to express solidarity with MLA Pahalgam
Srinagar: National Conference Working President Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited the residence of Late Khwaja Muhammad Afzal Sathoo to condole his demise and express solidarity with MLA Pahalgam Altaf Kaloo and his entire family. The deceased was the father-in-law of Altaf Kaloo. Omar Abdullah also expressed solidarity with NC Leader and Former MLA Shopian Sheikh […]
Carry forward the glorious struggles for women’s rights: Tarigami
JAMMU MARCH 8: While commenting on International Women’s Day, CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M Y Tarigami today said that need of the hour is to build a united platform to ensure justice to Asifa (Kathua teenager) and thwart the designs of communal elements. “As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the gruesome rape and murder […]
Police-Public meeting held at Police Station Pahalgam
Srinagar, March 08: A Police Public meeting was held in Police Station Pahalgam which was chaired by SSP Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan. A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that the meeting was attended by respectable citizens of Pahalgam, traders, Auqaf committees and Taxi union presidents. SDPO Pahalgam Javed Tabasum and SHO Pahalgam […]
Academy organizes multilingual symposia
On International Women’s Day
Srinagar: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today organized a Multi lingual Ladies Symposia on the international world women’s day. The event was held at head quarters of the Academy, Lal Mandi Srinagar which was presided over by noted poetess and Academician Prof. Naseem Shifayee, while Dr Shabnam Ashayee was chief guest on the […]
UN Women chief: Sex abuse cases tip of iceberg
United Nations, Mar 8 (AP) The head of the UN agency promoting equality for women says the global spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse and the punishment of some powerful men who had been “untouchable” is an important moment but it’s just “a tip of an iceberg.” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said yesterday that is because the […]
US drone targeting Pakistani Taliban kills 21 in Afghanistan
Dera Ismail Khan, Mar 8 (AP) Pakistani intelligence officials and local Taliban say two missiles fired from a US drone hit a militant facility in neighboring Afghanistan, killing 21 insurgents, including the son of the head of the Pakistani Taliban. The officials say the strike took place on Wednesday and targeted a compound frequented by […]
J&K Bank Chairman condoles demise of Ex-President
Srinagar, March 08: J&K Bank Chairman Pervez Ahmad has condoled the demise of its former President Abdul Rashid who passed away on Monday in Srinagar. The chairman on visit to his residence paid rich tributes to the departed soul and condoled the sad demise with the bereaved family. In his condolence message Parvez Ahmed said, […]
Nari Shakti in new India
Women are not just participating in the development story, they are leading it.
BY: Meenakshi Lekhi “Our dream of New India is an India where women are empowered, strengthened, where they become equal partners in the all-round development of the country.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this recently in his Mann Ki Baat. This was not a mere rhetorical flourish but a representation of the aspirations of millions […]
Following medical checkup, Malik sent back to jail
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik, who is lodged at Srinagar’s Central Jail, was today taken to Khybar hospital for medical checkups. A JKLF spokesman in a statement said that Malik was arrested on 05 March 2018 when he was protesting against Shopian killings and was shifted to Central Jail. The […]
