Srinagar: Former Director General of Jammu and Kashmir police Shesh Paul Vaid has said that the panic after the abduction of policemen’s kin cost him his job. “If you think that cost my job, you are probably correct. I have no regrets at all,” Vaid was answering to News18’s question whether the kidnapping of kin […]
Srinagar: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer was martyred in a militant attack on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, official sources said. They said a group of militants hurled a hand grenade followed by heavy firing towards a power Grid Station at Wagoora, Nowgam, in the city outskirts at 0300 hrs. The CISF […]
Srinagar: Reacting to the recent statement of Governor Satyapal Malik that hurriyat can hold talks without Pakistan, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) said that governor’s statement reflects New Delhi’s arrogance and high handedness with regard to Jammu and Kashmir The JRL comprising of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik said that since […]
Srinagar: Lashing out at a Delhi-based news channel for calling him ‘anti-national’ over demanding autonomy, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah said autonomy is not a ‘pro-Pakistan’ agenda as the neighbouring country has never supported its restoration in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Abdullah, in an apparent reference to the news channel and BJP, said, ‘You […]
Srinagar: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that insulting Islam’s Prophet Mohammed is not covered by freedom of expression. Defaming the Prophet “goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate” and “could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace,” the ruling stated. The decision by a seven-judge panel […]
Srinagar: Government for the third consecutive Friday today disallowed congregational prayers in Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The historic Mughal era Masjid, therefore, was shut for worshippers for 16th time this year. Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who delivers the congregation sermon at the grand mosque castigated the government for curbing the peoples movement […]
Srinagar: Two militants were killed and a soldier martyred in an encounter in apple township of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Mobile internet service has been suspended to prevent spreading of rumours and all educational institutions have also been closed in Sopore. Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia told UNI that following […]
Srinagar: At least four militants were killed during a gunfight with the government forces in south Kashmir’s Arwani area of Anantnag district. According to the officials, following a specific input, the government forces including police and army cordoned off the house were the militants were trapped. After coming in contact with the trapped militants, the […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik today hit out at separatists and asked them to come forward for talks without Pakistan and accused them of not going to even toilets without taking consent from Pakistan. While inaugurating Kashmir Autumn FAM Tour-2018, Governor Satya Pal Malik said: “I talk to people of all shades […]
Srinagar: In a first of its adventure run, Valley’s one of the top athletes Hamid Aziz ran 200km in two days from Kargil to Srinagar – the feat never achieved or attempted by any athlete from J&K or India The 24-year-old athlete from Hawal area of downtown in Srinagar started his run at 11 am […]
