Probe against Army in human shield case still on: Police

Police Tuesday said that it has not concluded the investigation into the case involving Army for tying up a youth to the front of a vehicle and the probe was still on. Inspector General of police (IGP), Kashmir range, Muneer Ahmad Khan, told reporters that the investigation will be carried on. “The FIR against the […]

Army faces complaint for feting Major involved in human shield row

Army may have feted its Major who has come under scathing attack after tying up a Kashmiri youth to the bonnet of a vehicle but a complaint has been filed against the move. Human rights activist, Ehsan Untoo, who earlier filed the case with State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) seeking action in the human shield […]

CM expresses grief

  Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief and shock over the sudden demise of Reyaz Ahmad, General Manager (Administration), J&K Tourism Development Corporation, who passed away here this morning. Praying for peace to the departed soul, the Chief Minister has extended her heartfelt condolences to the kin of Reyaz Ahmad. Guest

Malik is Administrative Secretary Information Deptt

Mohammad Hussain Malik, KAS, Secretary to the Chief Minister has been given the charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Department. “In the interest of administration, Mohammad Hussain Malik, Secretary to the Chief Minister, holding the additional charge of the Administrative Secretary, Horticulture Department, shall also hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Department,” said an order […]

PDP questions army’s action of rewarding major Gogoi

Ruling PDP on Tuesday questioned the army’s move of ‘honoring’ the army major who violated human rights by using a civilian as human shield. The party termed the move as ‘not proper’ and said that the State government wants the incident to be investigated. “If the government forces violate human rights, action should be taken […]

Bear attacks, kills toddler in Tral

A toddler was Tuesday killed in Midoora village of Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district after he was attacked by a wild bear in the premises of his home. The four-year-old boy identified as Qamar-ud-Din, son of Muhammad Sadiq of Gujjar Basti, Midora in Tral was playing in the premises of his home when […]

Indian Army has no respect for Human lives: Shabir Shah

  Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Tuesday said that international human rights organizations should take serious note human rights abuses committed by Indian Army in Kashmir. In a statement the incarcerated the leader said the world community should take note of how Indian army plays with the lives of civilians […]

Govt to spend 6000 Cr on highway up gradation

Minister of Public Works Naeem Akhtar today said that work on two new highways in the State would begin soon and it will not only enhance the connectivity but increase expertise and competence of Roads and Buildings Department.           The Minister was speaking at a meeting to review the status of work on two new […]

Honoring army officer is shameful, looking towards ICJ to intervene:  Hurriyat

Terming the honoring of an Indian army officer accused of using a civilian as human shield as a shameful act, Hurriyat today said that they are looking of International Court of Justice to intervene. “Honoring such an officer clearly vindicates our claim that this is state sponsored policy and if not stopped it will prove […]

NC vows to protect the special status of J&K

  National Conference today vowed to protect the special status of Jammu and Kashmir provided by Article 370 of Indian constitution in a meeting convened at Party headquarters in Srinagar.   The Party session chaired by party General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, comprised of provincial, President, Zonal Presidents, District Presidents, PP Womens Wing and PP Youth […]