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 […]
Schools closed in Arnia amid border shelling
Srinagar Government on Monday ordered closure of all schools located near the International Border in Arnia area of Jammu district in view of cross-border firing. Reports quoting officials said that all schools located within five kilometres from the border will remain closed on Monday in Arnia zone. The armies of India and Pakistan have been exchanging […]
Gandoh bans entry of non locals after braid chopping incidents
Doda Authorities in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Chenab valley have temporarily banned the entry of outside labourers and the gathering of more than five persons by imposing the Section 144 to “prevent” braid-chopping incidents in the area. Sub-divisional magistrate, Gandoh Dil Mir Choudhary ordered an immediate two-month ban on the entry of outside […]
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 […]
Geelani seeks UN intervention in kashmir
Syed Ali Shah Geelani has written a letter to UN asking it to actively intervene for the resolution of kashmir dispute. Drawing attention of UN towards the growing human rights abuses in kashmir Geelani has sought war tribunal by them to fix responsibility in killing of innocents at the hands of indian forces.following is the […]
Kashmir chamber sends olive branch to Jammu chamber
The newly elected body of kashmir chamber of commerce and industry has tried to appease thier counterparts in Jammu. They have not oposed most of thier demands but have tried to play safe on controversial issues. Following is the statement issued by Kashmir chamber in response to Jammu bandh call given by Jammu chamber. “1. […]
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 […]
No agreement reached at Indus Waters Treaty talks: World Bank
September 16, 2017 The latest round of Indo-Pak talks on the Indus Waters Treaty have ended without any agreement, the World Bank has said, while emphasising that it will continue to work with complete impartiality in fulfilling its responsibilities under the pact. The second round of discussions between India and Pakistan on Ratle and Kishanganga […]
Court Extends Custody of Photo Journalist detained by NIA.
Srinagar The Patiala house court in New Delhi on Saturday extended the NIA custody of Kamran Yousuf, a freelance photojournalist and Javed Ahmad, by four days. Yousuf and Javed have been arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) last month. They are facing charges in alleged funding case registered by NIA on May 30 this year. […]
