Geelani barred to offer Friday prayers at Masjid Iqra

Geelani barred to offer Friday prayers at Masjid Iqra

Authorities on Friday barred Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani from offering Friday prayers in Masjid Iqra in Lal Chowk, a spokesman said. According to the statement, the spokesman said that Geelani was stopped after he defied house arrest restrictions. “The police forces outside his residence did not allow him to venture out to […]

Lok Adalat at Handwara on May 9, 30

A Lok Adalat is being held in the premises of Chief Judicial Magistrate on May 9 and 30 during which cases of varied natures are expected to be taken up for hearing. Interested litigants are informed to approach the concerned court authorities so as to list their cases in the said Lok Adalat.

Hajj training for Bandipora Hajj-Pilgrimage on May-05

  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora on Thursday said that the orientation training programme about Manasik-e-Hajj and other logistics will be held on May-05 at Peer Masjid Plan. “All the selected Hajj pilgrims of the districts are being informed to attend the training session at 10 am on scheduled day,” he said.  

Power to remain shut in Srinagar, Budgam areas on May-5

Power to remain shut in Srinagar, Budgam areas on May-5

    Power controller, Kashmir division on Thursday said that there will be power shutdown in several parts of Srinagar, Budgam on Friday. “In order to carry out stringing work of conductor 33kv Budgam-Kremshore line and to charge 33kv cable circuit at Mahjoor Nagar Bridge, power supply from Bemina-KP Bagh and Budgam-Ichgam 33kv lines shall […]

Shut down observed in South Kashmir against killing of a civilian

Shut down observed in South Kashmir against killing of a civilian

  A complete shutdown is being observed in South Kashmir on Thursday against the killing of a civilian by the government forces. Sources said that a complete shutdown is being observed in Pulwama, Shopian, and Anantnag districts of South Kashmir. Meanwhile, sources said that all shops, business establishments and schools are also shut. Pertinently, a […]

Body of one boy fished out, two still missing in Baramulla

Out of the three boys drowned in river jehlum at Baramulla, the body of one has been fished out, sources said Sources said that the rescuers are trying hard to find bodies of two more boys. On Tuesday, a boat carrying five boys capsized in river jehlum in Baramulla near Khan town. Two boys had […]

KEA, KTMF to boycott Rajiv Jasrotia

KEA, KTMF to boycott Rajiv Jasrotia

Reacting sharply to the elevation of “pro-rapist” MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, who had hosted a pro rapist rally in Kathua, into state Cabinet, the Kashmir Economic Alliance Chairperson Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan said his forums would boycott events where ever Jasrotia is invited as a guest. In a statement, Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders […]

PHQ organizes workshop on twitter handling

PHQ organizes workshop on twitter handling

Jammu, Apr 12 : To educate its officers and officials about integrated and better handling of different twitter features, Jammu and Kashmir Police organized a comprehensive workshop at Police headquarters here today. Mahima Kaul, Head Public Policy and Government, Twitter India delivered guest lectures and acquainted the participants about the twitter. First session of the […]

Justice for Asifa: Finally Powerful Voices Calling

Justice for Asifa: Finally Powerful Voices Calling

  No compromise on Justice says Mehbooba Mufti Srinagar, Apr 12 (KNS): The rape and murder case of an eight-year-old nomad girl who was abducted, drugged, gang-raped and was confined in the temple has led to a storm on social media, with people from all quarters condemning the reprehensible act with the hashtag #JusticeforAsifa. Asifa […]

CM greets people on Baisakhi

CM greets people on Baisakhi

Srinagar, Apr 12 (KNS): Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Baisakhi. In her message, Mehbooba Mufti said Baisakhi symbolizes harvesting of the hard labour and celebrating it with harmony and brotherhood adds colour to its festivity. She said festivals like Baisakhi strengthen the bonds of love among […]