Srinagar: The Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners and Democratic Students Union on Saturdayjointly organized a peaceful candle light protest in New Delhi’s Jawaharlal University in remembrance of Kashmiri leaders Mohammad Maqbool Butt and Mohammad Afzal Guru. Reports said the vigil led by Kashmiri professor SAR Gilani which was attended by the Kashmiri students […]
SRINAGAR: Expressing its disappointment and resentment against what it called ‘callous ineptitude’ towards handling the cross-Line of Control trade imbroglio, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) has impressed upon the government of India and Pakistan to take the issue at higher decision making level for immediate resumption of trade. “KCCI seeks to impress the […]
Srinagar: Two days ahead of the death anniversaries of JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru, police has launched a major crackdown against the JKLF, prompting the party chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik to go into hiding. According to a JKLF spokesman, police raided the houses of many JKLF leaders and activists including the […]
Srinagar: Authorities are likely to impose restrictions across Kashmir valley on February 9 and 11 in wake of strike call and protests called by pro- pro-freedom groups to commemorate the death anniversaries of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru. The decision, according to a local news agency GNS, has been taken by the authorities […]
SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather Thursday said that agriculture is the important sector of the state economy and government is committed to revolutionise it by providing all possible facilities to the farmers of the state. Rather, according to an official spokesperson, was addressing a pre-budget interactive session here, which was attended by progressive farmers […]
SRINAGAR: Terming ruling National Conference and opposition People’s Democratic Party as “silent dummies acting as pawns of New Delhi, “ the Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) on Wednesday accused Congress party of bringing deliberate suffering to trade and commerce of Kashmir “due to its regional and political bias. “ Referring to recently held Cabinet meeting during […]
JAMMU: On the instructions of NN Vohra, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, who is also the chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), all pilgrims who possess valid yatra permits will be provided an insurance cover of Rs 100,000 against accidental death within the state during the entire period of the yatra 2014. SASB’s Chief […]
SRINAGAR: Thirty years after he was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, the JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat will ‘speak’ to the people of Kashmir again—through the maiden documentary on his life made possible by ‘donated efforts’ of two amateur filmmakers from the Valley. Journalist Afzal Sofi and a film editor Muneeb-ul-Haq have scripted into […]
Srinagar: Various pro-freedom groups Wednesday expressed gratitude to Pakistani government for observing the “Kashmir Solidarity Day” and thanked the country and its people for supporting the “freedom struggle of Kashmiri people.” During a meeting in New Delhi with Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Mansoor Ahmad Khan , Chairman Hurriyat Conference(M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said Kashmiris were […]
SRINAGAR: Valley based tour operators and mountaineers have asked Jammu and Kashmir government to desist from any plans to construct a road in world famous ski resort Gulmarg. In an emergency joint meeting of Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) and J&K Ski and Mountaineering Association (JKSMA) the office bearers and members of ATOAK […]