If we take a look at 20the century Urdu literature, then we come across many great writers like Krishen Chander, Asmat Chugtai, Khwaja Ahmad Abas, Rajinder Singh Bedi and Intizar Hussain. But there is one more widely read and the most controversial Urdu short story writer, known to the world as Sadat Hassan Manto. […]
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson and Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday termed the northern army commander’s statement as “extremely unfortunate and inhuman”.The northern army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on Thursday said that 2018 was a remarkable year for the forces in Kashmir as they killed over 250 militants. Addressing a Friday congregation at […]
Srinagar: Belying government claims, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank has made it clear that the bank does not come under the ambit of Right to Information Act (RTI). The statement of the bank has deflated the Governor SP Malik led State Administrative Council (SAC) claims/orders wherein it had stated that the government has turned the […]
Srinagar: Zeenat-ul-Islam, who remained associated with militancy for a decade, had the distinction of being affiliated with three militant outfits in Kashmir- Hizb-ul-Mujhaideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba and Al-badar mujhaideen. He was killed along with his another associate during a brief gunfight in Katapora area of Kulgam. Known as the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert, Zeenat, 30, hailed […]
Srinagar: While categorically rejecting the idea of joining the pro-freedom politics, bureaucrat turned aspiring politician, Shah Faesal said that he was a man from the system and will like to change things by being within the system. “I am a man from the system and I would be happy to change things by being in […]
Srinagar: While India is making constructive efforts to engage Taliban in talks, autonomy for Tibet and Tamil areas in Srilanka but shows less encouragement and projects double standards when it is the resolution of Kashmir-issue, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti tweeted reaching a common denominator after earlier twitter battle. In a direct onslaught on Government […]
New Delhi: As many as 838 militants and 183 civilians were killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 2014, the Lok Sabha was informed Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said since 2014 till December 31 last year there were 1,213 incidents involving terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. “In these incidents, 183 civilians lost […]
Srinagar: Even as the army and other government forces launched the much-hyped operation ‘All Out’ to wipe out militancy in Kashmir, highest number of local boys joined the ranks of various militant outfits in Kashmir in a decade. This is also pointing out the fact that hard line strategy adopted by the BJP led dispensation […]
Srinagar: A policeman and three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were involved in looting of the four AK-47 rifles from the residence of ex-legislator located in Srinagar’s posh locality of Jawahir Nagar, top police sources revealed. Militants decamped with four weapons from the guard room of the former congress legislator, Muzaffar Parray’s official residence at J-13 Govt Quarters […]
Jammu: According to official records, around 275 militants, including top commanders, were killed nduring the year 2018. As many as 86 civilians also lost their lives during the same time period, officials said. The Army launched Operation ‘All Out’ during which 275 militants , including 30 militant commanders of different militant outfits were killed. From […]
