PDP takes out peace march, pitches for safety of minorities, Kashmiris
Srinagar, Feb 17: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday took out a peace march in state’s summer capital, urging upon the central government to ensure safety of Kashmiris staying at present at different states across the country. A peace march taken out from PDP’s Srinagar headquarters was led by PDP vice president Abdul Rahman Veeri […]
Stop attacks on Kashmiris: CPI(M)
Srinagar: The CPI(M) has expressed serious concern at the attacks on students and people belonging to Kashmir which have taken place in different parts of the country. Students were beaten up in Dehradun by Bajrang Dal and VHP men. Threats and attacks on Kashmiri students and traders have occurred in other places too. Jammu is […]
Floral tributes paid to officer killed in mine explosion along LoC
Jammu, Feb 17: The Army Saturday paid rich tributes to Maj Chitresh Singh Bisht, who was killed in a mine explosion along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. Separate wreath laying ceremonies were held for Major Bisht at Rajouri and Jammu, where senior officers joined other ranks […]
Geelani condemns attack on Kashmiris
Srinagar, February 17: Strongly condemning the rampage and brutalities against Kashmiris and Muslims in Jammu, All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman said that nobody on earth particularly we Kashmiris rejoice and celebrate the human loss of any race, region or religion. Hurriyat chairman, in a statement said that muscular and revengeful response to the Pulwama incident […]
Governor deputes Advisor to enquire about wellbeing of CRPF jawans in Sgr
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 17 – On the directions of the Governor, Satya Pal Malik, Advisor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, today visited the 92-Base Army Hospital here to enquire about the wellbeing of the CRPF personnel who were injured in the Pulwama attack on Thursday. Accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan and the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, […]
Leopard injures four persons in Pulwama village
Pulwama, Feb 17: A leopard roaming in residential area of Sangerwani village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district injured at least four persons on Sunday morning. Wildlife warden South Kashmir confirmed the incident and said: “Our team has rushed to the spot to assess the situation.” A hospital official in Pulwama district said that they have […]
NHM employees suspend 35-day strike, to resume duties tomorrow
Jammu, Feb 17: National Health Mission (NHM) employees Sunday suspended their 35-day-long strike after Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s assurance that their demands will be looked into. Thousands of NHM employees had gone on strike across the state on January 14 in support of various demands, including regularisation of services and implementation of […]
BJP welcomes withdrawal of security to separatists
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina Sunday welcomed the government decision to withdraw security cover of six separatist leaders and said he would “like them to be arrested and jailed” outside the state. The security cover of separatist leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Lone, Hashim Qureshi, Fazal Haq […]
Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students in Delhi fear for their security
New Delhi, Feb 17 : Several Kashmiri students here said they were in a state of fear after reports of alleged harassment of Kashmiris following the Pulwama terror attack, even as police asserted that security had been enhanced in the national capital and they would ensure the safety of all citizens. According to media reports, […]
Start intense STF drive to stop ration pilferage: Div Com to DCs
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 16: In order to stop hoarding, profiteering and black marketing across the Kashmir valley, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) and FCS&CA department to start intense drive with recently constituted special task force (STF) for regular inspection of stock and supply position of essential commodities. The Divisional Commissioner […]
