Nirmal Singh condemns killing of civilians in Tral grenade attack
SRINAGAR Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today condemned the killing of civilians in a grenade attack in Tral township. Dr Singh termed the attack as cowardly act and frustration of elements inimical to peace to stall development activities in Kashmir. Dr Singh termed the attack on civilians as an act against humanity and […]
British Deputy High Commissioner calls on Chief Minister
SRINAGAR British Deputy High Commissioner to India, Dr Alexander Evans called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here last evening. During the meeting they discussed overall political and economic situation in the State. The Chief Minister informed the visiting envoy of the need for a political engagement and reconciliatory approach with all stakeholders in […]
“Stay away from provocative games” Ram Madhav to Opposition
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav and party’s point man for Kashmir affairs on Thursday said that complete normalcy will be resorted in Kashmir if the opposition parties “cooperate with us” and “don’t engage in political game of provocation.” “If the opposition parties also cooperate with us, if they don’t engage in political game of provocation […]
Mehbooba asks police to create friendly atmosphere
Srinagar Asking the Police to be more relaxed and humane in dealing with the situations, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today advised the force to act as an institution of public reassurance rather than a cause of fear among the masses. Chairing a meeting with all the District Superintendents of Police and range DIGs of Kashmir […]
Pak PM to ‘highlight’ Kashmir issue at 72nd UN General Assembly
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in New York on Tuesday to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to raise the Kashmir issue, reports said. Abbasi’s address to the UNGA – slated for September 21 -will be his debut into the highest international diplomacy after being […]
Scores of people meet Mehbooba during night stay in Pulwama
SRINAGAR The day-long outreach to listen to the grievances of the people was slightly longer than all other days as Chef Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti had to cancel her plans of driving back home. She stayed in the town for the night. Informed sources said that the people continued coming to the Circuit House till […]
Congress delegation concludes Kashmir visit
Srinagar A Congress delegation, led by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, concluded its two-day visit to Kashmir on Sunday, after holding discussions on the current situation in the valley with a large number of delegations representing a cross-section of society. The party’s ‘policy planning group on J-K affairs’ returned to New Delhi on Sunday afternoon […]
SMC claims robust drainage network by 2 years in Sinagar
Srinagar Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Dr Shafaqat Khan on Saturday visited interiors of Bemina to review arrangements made for Muharram and to take stock of public grievances. Accompanied by many senior SMC officials, Commissioner toured Safvi Abad, Mohalla Kamal Bhat, Khomeini Chowk and adjoining areas and met local people. Chairman of the Bemina Development […]
Azad blames Modi for Kashmir mess.
Srinagar Senior Congress leader and former J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that the BJP came to power by pitching militancy in J&K against the rest of the country. Azad, who is a member of the Congress’ policy planning group on Jammu and Kashmir led by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, lashed […]
Mehbooba concerned about Girl students : Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR Asserting that the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has many pleasant surprises for the girl students of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Education Sayeed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said girl students have special status under her leadership. “Our government is focused on providing all facilities for girl students and Chief Minister herself is keen […]
