Kashmir back to normalcy barring South.
Srinagar—Life returned to normal in most parts of Kashmir Valley except Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmir on Wednesday after a three-day shutdown over civilian and militant killings. A police official said there were no restrictions in most parts of the summer capital today, with shops and other business establishments getting back to business. […]
Mehbooba condemns tourist’s killing, describes it as a blot on Kashmir’s value system
SRINAGAR, MAY 08: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has strongly condemned the killing of a tourist from Chennai in a stone pelting incident at Narbal yesterday. In a statement, the Chief Minister said the unfortunate incident of the killing of 23-year-old R Thirumani is heartbreaking which goes against the Kashmiri ethos of hospitality and respect for […]
Kishtwar shuts against Kashmir civilian killings
Srinagar : Muslims in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir observed a complete shutdown to protest against the killing of civilians in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. The call for the strike was issued by the Imam Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, Farooq Ahmed over the killing of five civilians in forces’ action on protesters near a gunfight […]
Army can’t be blamed for radicalisation of Kashmiri youth: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the armed forces should not be blamed for Kashmiri youths joining militants, indicating that there will be no relaxation in the government’s tough policy on dealing with violent extremism. “I think we need to understand the issue which is very sensitive with a great deal of nuance. You cannot hold […]
CM Mehbooba convenes all-party meet tomorrow
Srinagar : Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday convened an All Party Meet tomorrow amid a fresh spike in the violence in Kashmir. The meeting will take place at a time when 16 people- eight militants, seven civilians and a tourist have been killed in the valley in past four days. On Saturday three militants […]
No strike tomorrow, only peaceful protests: JRL
Srinagar : Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Tuesday has asked people to resume normal activities from tomorrow. The spokesman said that JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik, asked people to carry on with their daily activities from tomorrow. The leadership have also asked the employees, lawyers, teachers, traders and transporters […]
Kashmir Killings: Protest in parts of Valley, Secretariat march foiled, shutdown to remain continue
Srinagar,): Amid shutdown and restrictions, protests were held across Kashmir valley on Monday over the fresh spree of killings in Shopian district of South Kashmir. The authorities foiled the Civil Secretariat march called by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) which opened today in summer capital as part of bi-annual Darbar Move. Restrictions were imposed for the […]
Kargil girls not allowed to sit in NEET examination over Islamic dress code
Kargil,: The locals in Kargil town of Jammu Kashmir Monday staged a protest rally to express deep concern over the ‘criminal’ behavior meted out to candidates including girls of Kargil at the Presentation Convent School Gandhi Nagar, Jammu yesterday where they were allotted NEET center. The protest was organized by Imam Khomieni Memorial Trust in […]
KU postpones all exams scheduled on May 8
Srinagar,: All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on May 8, 2018 (Tuesday) are postponed. Fresh dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately, later. Classwork, as already announced, shall also remain suspended on Tuesday.
Mehbooba appeals people of the State, Country to play role in ending violence cycle in JK
SRINAGAR, MAY 07: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today reiterated her appeal to the people of the State and the Country to play their role as conscious citizens to get Jammu & Kashmir out of the unending cycle of violence and killings. Interacting with media persons on the sidelines of opening of Durbar Move offices here […]
