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. […]
Clean chit to Mian Qayoom
Srinagar After questioning for about six hours on second consecutive day Friday in New Delhi, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has given clean chit to the President, Kashmir Bar Association Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, reports quoting sources said. They said that all allegations against Qayoom as displayed by an Indian TV Channel have been found […]
Dengue, swine flu spread create panic in Jammu region
Health services jammu officials told vov that cases of swine flu and dengue are increasing in entire jammu region.15 new cases were identified as suffering from dengue in the past 24 hours the officials further said. In the recent past two persons have died in Jammu due to swine flu and the cases of dengue […]
SSG official killed in mishap
SSG official identified as Altaf Ahmad Bhat was killed in a road accident near Patha Chowk by pass on Saturday morning. He was posted with state chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and was coming to srinagar on scooty. Police said that he was taken to hospital in a critical condition and he died on way.
