Friday prayers not allowed in Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid
Srinagar: The authorities on Friday did not allow the congregational Namaz at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq termed locking down of the Jamia Masjid as ‘hurting the sentiments of the people’. “In the holy month of Ramadan also, the biggest mosque of valley is locked down and […]
Need to review Art 370 in J&K: Rajnath
Agencies Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh says there is a need to review Article 370 and 35-A that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir to establish whether these Constitutional provisions have benefited or done damage to the militancy-hit state.Singh’s remark comes against the backdrop of the BJP’s stand in its […]
For A Change, Shiv Sena Says They Will Act As Bridge Between Kashmir And Jammu
Jammu:-Known for attacking and protesting against Kashmiri leaders in Jammu, the Shiv Sena said they have come to the valley as “peace ambassadors.” On Thursday evening, Sena leaders held their first ever press conference in Srinagar and said they want to promote regional harmony between Jammu and Kashmir regions. Shiv Sena General Secretary Manish Sahni […]
Deputy Mayor SMC Sheikh Imran joins Peoples Conference
NewDehli:_Deputy Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Sheikh Imran has joined the Sajjad Lone led Peoples Conference party. “Welcome Deputy Mayor Srinagar @imrankehwah to @JKPC_ and wish him all the best. PC being the single largest party in SMC and having a clear majority plus this joining is good news for Srinagar. And for Change!” tweeted […]
Governor urges people of Bhaderwah to remain calm
Srinagar:Governor Satya Pal Malik has condemned the loss of a precious life in an unfortunate incident at Bhaderwah in Doda district. Governor has urged the people not to take law and order in their hand and co-operate with the law enforcing agencies. He has advised the prominent leaders of the town to help the Police […]
Kashmir shuts to mourn civilian, militant killings
Srinagar:A complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir following a separatist’s shutdown call against the recent killings in Kashmir. All the shops and other business establishments are closed across the valley, however, a thin movement of traffic is seen on roads. Earlier, five militants, two civilians and two army men were killed in separate gunfights […]
Cong is biggest, oldest party; should run govt and be in PM chair: Azad
New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said that it wasn’t true that Congress would not claim or was not interested in the Prime Minister post. “Of course we are the biggest and oldest political party. If we have to run the government for five years biggest political party should be given a […]
Curfew imposed in Bhaderwah town after man shot dead by cow vigilantes
Bhaderwah:The killing of a middle aged man allegedly by so-called “cow vigilantes” in this frontier town on Thursday triggered wide spread protest and outrage, forcing administration to impose curfew. A local while giving the details of the incident said that 3 persons were heading towards their native place -Mohalla Qilla Bhaderwah at 2 am on […]
Tourism Industry on edge
There is no tourist season even after the claims by the authorities that tourist traffic will pick-up on this month of May. There is grim picture being given by the stakeholders of the industry in Kashmir Valley and they claim that there is no improvement in tourist traffic. Most of these stakeholders have said […]
Mayawati comes out in support of Mamata Banerjee
Agencies Lucknow: Rallying behind Mamata Banerjee, BSP supremo Mayawati Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah of targeting the West Bengal chief minister as part of a conspiracy and said it reflected a “dangerous attitude”. A day after the Election Commission curtailed campaigning in West Bengal, Mayawati charged that the poll body […]
