KASHMIR

Kashmir University, IUST teachers condemn Rizwan’s ‘custodial killing’, demand end to ‘human rights violations’

Kashmir University, IUST teachers condemn Rizwan’s ‘custodial killing’, demand end to ‘human rights violations’

Awantipora: The Islamic University Faculty Association (IUFA) on Friday condemned the alleged custodial killing of a school teacher Rizwan Assad Pandith and termed it an outrageous and a tremendous loss to education while demanding immediate justice for him. In a statement, the IUFA said Pandith worked as a guest faculty in the Polytechnic College, Islamic […]

Pulwama resident ‘wanted in NIA case’ arrested in New Delhi

Pulwama resident ‘wanted in NIA case’ arrested in New Delhi

New Delhi: An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed militant has been arrested from Lajpat Rai area of the New Delhi, official sources said on Friday.  The arrest was made by special cell of Delhi police late Thursday night. The militant, identified as Sajjad Khan (27), hails from Pulwama and was wanted in a NIA case and under the Unlawful […]

Shopian gunfight: Many civilians injured in clashes with government forces

Shopian gunfight: Many civilians injured in clashes with government forces

Srinagar:Nine people have suffered injuries during clashes with government forces near the gunfight site in Gadapora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Quoting doctors at the Primary Health Centre Harmain, reports said that nine civilians were brought to the health fcility with injuries. They said that eight of the injured have received pellet injuries while […]

Clashes erupt near gunfight site in Shopian village

Clashes erupt near gunfight site in Shopian village

Srinagar: Violent clashes broke out between civilian protesters and government forces near the site of gunfight in Astanpora village of Gadapora area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Reports said that as the gunfight ensued this morning, locals youths hit streets and pelted government forces engaged in the gunfight, with stones in a bid to disrupt […]

One militant killed in Shopian gunfight

One militant killed in Shopian gunfight

Srinagar: One militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Gadha pora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources confirmed to KNO that one militant has been killed and exchange of fire is on. However the body of the slain is yet to be ascertained. Earlier on specific inputs about the presence of militants […]

Teacher’s custodial death: NC, PDP term FIR for ‘custodial escape’ unacceptable, unfortunate

Teacher’s custodial death: NC, PDP term FIR for ‘custodial escape’ unacceptable, unfortunate

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday termed the registration of FIR against into the death of Rizwan Asad Pandit , a teacher from Awantipora in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district two days back, as “unacceptable”. NC leader Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami) said that FIR under 224 RPC was unacceptable and demanded […]

Two more youths booked under PSA, shifted to Jammu jail

Two more youths booked under PSA, shifted to Jammu jail

Srinagar: Two youths from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district were today booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted to Jammu jail. Official sources told GNS that Murtaza Hussain son of Ghulam Hassan Laway and Hilal Ahmad Laway son of Abdul Ahad Laway, both residents of Hardu Dalwan village were arrested on 25-01-2019. Murtaza was booked […]

One-way traffic resumes on Kashmir highway

One-way traffic resumes on Kashmir highway

Srinagar: One-way traffic resumed on the Kashmir highway and traffic is plying from Jammu to Srinagar for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Traffic on the highway was suspended on Wednesday morning following fresh snowfall on both sides of the Jawahar tunnel, Shaitan Nallah and Banihal besides landslides and shooting stones at Penthyal and other places […]

‘Right kind of education’ can heal conflict-ridden Kashmir valley: Salman Khan

‘Right kind of education’ can heal conflict-ridden Kashmir valley: Salman Khan

Mumbai: Salman Khan believes right kind of education can heal the conflict-ridden Kashmir Valley. Salman’s upcoming home production “Notebook” is a love story set in Kashmir featuring newcomers Pranutan, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl, and Zaheer Iqbal. In the film, Pranutan and Zaheer play the role of school teachers. Asked if education can bring a positive […]