Srinagar: The fourth ‘Delhi Dialogue’ concluded in New Delhi on Friday last with the adoption of a joint resolution calling on both countries to make concerted efforts towards improving bilateral relations. The dialogue brought together senior journalists, policy experts, academics, lawyers, former military officials, and diplomats from India and Pakistan for two days of intense […]
SRINAGAR: Pakistan High Commissioner to India on Sundayvisited the chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani who is undergoing treatment in New Delhi and conveyed the concern of Pakistan prime minister on the health of the ailing leader. In a statement, the Hurriyat Conference (G) spokesman said that Abdul Basit said that PM Nawaz […]
Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions are likely to continue Sunday in downtown Srinagar and some parts of north Kashmir in wake of call by pro-freedom groups for a complete shutdown against the killing of a teenager in Bandipora. “Officials at district administration stated that the restrictions shall continue to remain in force on the second consecutive day […]
Srinagar: Authorities Saturday announced that all schools and colleges in the Kashmir Valley shall remain closed till March 20. The decision has been taken in view of water-logged schools and inclement weather forecast, said Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shalendra Kumar, while addressing a news conference here. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com
Srinagar: All Kashmir University examinations including the PG Entrance Examinations-2014 scheduled to be held on March, 16 and 17 have been postponed. According to a university spokesperson, the examination of the postponed papers shall be held as per the rescheduled date-sheet already notified and available on university website www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com
Srinagar: If you had thought weather woes have ended think again as the Meteorological Department Friday issued a weather warning for “moderate to rather heavy rain, snow” during next four days. “A fresh Western Disturbance over J&K and adjoining areas is likely to affect the state from March 15 (Saturday) to March 18 (Tuesday),” a […]
Srinagar: National Conference and the Islamia School have moved a no confidence motion against Congress- led Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil over its alleged failure on developmental front. Talking to KNS, Kachoo Ahmad Ali Khan, the National Conference councilor in LAHDC Kargil, said: “Alhaj Asgar Ali Karbalai the chief executive councilor has failed […]
“Yesterday, (the) PM confirmed the impression I had the night before from Graham that Pakistan is prepared to make concessions on the quantum of troops remaining (on) both sides in Kashmir under (the) Graham demilitarization schedule. Zafrulla said (that) he regarded the decision on the minimum number of troops required as a mil(itary) opinion and […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday ruled that “intoxication” of a person cannot be a ground for diluting the offence of murder in unintentional killing. The apex court said it was “difficult to accept” the contention that the incident of burning his wife to death falls in the category of unintentional killing or culpable homicide […]
New Delhi: Holding the December 16 gangrape and murder case as “extremely fiendish” and “unparalleled in the history of criminal jurisprudence”, the Delhi High Court Thursday upheld the death sentence of four convicts in the case, saying “exemplary punishment” is the need of the hour. Rejecting the appeals by the convicts against the trial court’s […]