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Srinagar: To commemorate the 50th death anniversary of Muhajir E Millat Mirwaiz Yousuf Shah (RA) a rally was held by Awami Action Committee at the historic Aaalie Masjid in which thousands of people participated. Prior to the rally ,early morning the panicky state authorities once again resorted to forcible detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said that a comprehensive package has already been put in place for the rehabilitation of the Dal dwellers whose properties have been acquired by the government under Dal conservation programme. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss the status of implementation of

SRINAGAR: Terming the teachers as role models for the society, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said they (teachers) have a greater role to play, particularly in present times, in shaping the destiny of their students. Addressing a well attended gathering of teachers after handing over regularisation orders among six hundred Rehbar e Taleem teachers here

Srinagar: Syed Ali Geelani on Monday demanded immediate release of all detainees before Eid festival, & said that hundreds of leaders and activists have been lodged in far-flung areas of Jammu. Terming the approach of authorities as sheer extremism, Geelani added that infamous PSA is being repeatedly slapped on political activists. Referring to continuous detention

SRINAGAR: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Asiea Naqash, Monday visited the Ahmad Nagar and Umerhair areas in Srinagar to review the progress of ongoing macadamization of roads there. The Minister conducted thorough tours around the sites and had a firsthand assessment of the status of these works and the quality of macadamization.

SRINAGAR: A delegation of theCentre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) led by Commandant Sh. R. K. Arora, some members of CPCS Faculty and participants of the ‘Executive Program in Conflict and Security Studies (EPCSS) met Governor N.N. Vohra at the RajBhavan here today. CPCS is a part of Sardar Patel University of Police, Security

Srinagar: Strongly condemning the police action against PHE dialy wagers who had taken to streets in support of their demands, CPI (M) leader MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has said the government is complicating the grievances of daily wagers through use of force and browbeating. In a statement issued to KNS, Tarigami said that unfortunately instead

Srinagar: Police on Monday used water cannons to foil the protest march of Daily Wagers and Casual Labours of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department and detained scores of its members. The protest according to them was carried out against the government’s ‘imminent decision’ of regularizing the employees who are affiliated with the political parties. The

Srinagar: Strongly criticizing NIA for summoning Altaf Ahmad Shah (secretary public relation) to Delhi for interrogation, Syed Ali Geelani on Sunday said called it sheer vengeance. Altaf Ahmad and other party activists are unnecessarily being harassed by NIA sleuths, said Geelani. It is just a tool to dent leadership so that they surrender and stop

Srinagar: The incarceration chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Sunday stressed on people to aware the Amarnath Yatris about the reality of the freedom struggle of Jammu Kashmir while continuing with the age-old tradition of providing best hospitality to pilgrims. In a statement issued to KNS, Shah said, “Amarnath Yatris are

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Spokesman has strongly condemned the continuous house detention of its chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and barring him from carrying out social and religious duties in the fasting month of Ramadan, the Hurriyat Conference (M) spokesman has termed it as the worst form of oppression. In a statement issued to KNS, Hurriyat

Srinagar: The district administration Srinagar Thursday said that the class work at all the colleges and schools will remain suspended on Friday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Lone said, “Teaching activity will remain suspended in all the colleges and schools tomorrow.” The decision has been taken as precautionary measures. Meanwhile, the resistance leadership has

Srinagar: Syed Ali Geelani expressed his grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the suicide attack over Iran Parliament. Condemned the suicidal attack, Syed Ali Geelani also urged Iran to reassess its aggressive policy in Syria and Iraq and said that Iran too is responsible for its oppressive approach and it

Srinagar: The District Magistrate Srinagar has cautioned people of fake societies and Non Government Organizations who float advertisements about jobs and thus dupe the gullible aspirants. “It has come to the notice of the office of District Magistrate, Srinagar that certain fake societies / Non Government Organizations have from time to time floated employment notifications

Srinagar: On the occasion of 13th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-Masjid Molvi Mushtaq Ahmed, the prominent leader of Awami Action Committee (AAC) and the member of Mirwaiz family, a majlis-e-Quran Khawani was held in the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar for Esaal-e-Sawab of Moulana Mushtaq and all the martyrs of Jammu & Kashmir. The Chairman APHC Mirwaiz

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to review the progress of comprehensive sewerage scheme of Greater Srinagar under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, General Manager M/S NBCC Ltd. (National Building Construction Corporation Limited), Commissioner SMC, Chief Engineers of I&FC, PHE & J&K UEED, Deputy Director

Srinagar: Messages calling for freedom of Kashmir were posted on the official website of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, which was taken over by hackers on Monday, a media report said today. NIT Srinagar had hogged the headlines after a clash between local and non-Kashmiri students over a cricket match last year. Following

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani condemned the arbitrary and coercive act of raiding the house of resistance leadership and political activists and said that despite the “state sponsored terrorism” the people in state will pursue their struggle for freedom and won’t give up resistance or change their stance. In a statement issued

Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin MalikTuesday visited SMHS Srinagar and enquired about the health condition of injured youth, Sameer Ahmad of Mattan Islamabad who was hit by a shell on his head on May 28. The injured youth was shifted to the hospital after being hit by a shell

Srinagar: Authorities on Monday foiled the proposed meeting called by the joint resistance leadership against the raids conducted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the residences of several Hurriyat leaders and businessmen in Kashmir. The meeting according to the leaders was scheduled to be held at Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani’s residence in Hyderpora

Srinagar: A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits today called on the incarcerated chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah at his Sanat Nagar residence here. The delegation was led by Chaman Lal and Bhansi Lal. On the occasion, Shah told them that both the people of Kashmir and the pro-freedom leadership are waiting for

SRINAGAR: Urging the people to exhibit a participatory approach in strengthening the initiatives being undertaken by the Government for ensuring the pristine glory of Srinagar city is restored, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh today said that the comprehensive plan is underway to make Srinagar one of the best cities of the country replete

Srinagar: The Minister for Information, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today said that besides acting as a bridge between the Government and the media, the Department of Information is the biggest source of news and advertisements for the newspapers in the State. Speaking during his maiden interaction with the office-bearers and

SRINAGAR: Pardeep Singh, Advisor Infrastructure Development to the State Govt, accompanied by Gurmeet Rai, Conservation Architect and Vice-President International Council of Monuments and Sites ( ICOMOS India) ; Ms. Sushma Iyengar, Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA); Ms. Durga Venkatswamy, Textile Expert; Sh. Tufail Mir, Advocate; Ms. Iram Mirza, Social Innovator and Sh.Verendra Wakhloo, Architect,

Srinagar: Hurriyat (G) on Thursday expressed deep concern about incarcerated pro-freedom leaders including Syeda Aasiya Andrabi, Fahmeeda Sofi, Mohammad Rustum Bhat, Master Ali Mohammad, Sheikh Mohammad Yusuf, Ab Subhan Wani, Gh Mohammad Tantrey, Mushtaq Ahmad and said that despite their deteriorating health, they are not being released. In an appeal to ICRC, Amnesty International and

SRINAGAR, JUNE 01: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened a meeting to discuss societal and developmental issues with members of civil society and officers of the civil administration. The meeting was attended by concerned officers of civil administration, Farooq Renzu Shah Chairman Kashmir Society and representatives of other prominent NGOs. Representative of Kashmir

Srinagar: A policeman was found dead in his car at Cheshmahi area on Srinagar outskirsts. A J&K Police official said that Head Constable Sheetal Singh was found dead in his personal car at Cheshmahi. “It was not immediately clear how he has died. We are looking into the matter and after medico-legal formalities, his body

Srinagar: Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik was on Wednesday released from Srinagar central jail today. Malik was arrested by police on May 28 after his Tral visit and sent him to Srinagar central jail on a five day judicial remand. The spokesman in a statement issued to KNS said that court

Srinagar: The colleges and higher secondary schools in Srinagar city will remain closed on Wednesday, officials said. Deputy magistrate Srinagar Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone told KNS that the higher schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday). The schools and colleges across Kashmir have been shut for the last two days following the killing of

Srinagar: Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday asked the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to go for allotment of shops to dislocated shopkeepers at Hazuri Bagh Srinagar in a time bound manner. The Minster made these remarks during a meeting chaired by him to review allotment of shops and kiosks to beneficiaries by

Srinagar: ‘Save Dachigam Union’ members led by A Mir have appealed the higher authorities to look into the issues of ‘frauds’ being ‘committed’ by few officials. Mir alleged that some of the officials in Dachigam have mismanaged funds allotted for carrying out development work in the National park. He alleged that at least 40 casual

Srinagar: Minister for Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali, Tuesday visited the Media Complex here to take first hand appraisal of the functioning of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) and also review the progress of work on the auditorium and conference hall being constructed in the Complex.

Srinagar: Reacting to recent statement of General Bipin Rawat, wherein he has said that “this is a proxy war and it is played in a dirty way’’ Syed Ali Geelani said that he is a man of Jan Sangh ideology and it illustrates his criminal mentality. Syed Ali Geelani while referring to the commendation letter

Srinagar: Hurriyat (M) chairman and Awami Action Committee President Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who continues to remain under house arrest at his Srinagar residence, barring him from carrying out the religious and social activities in the holy month of Ramadhan—termed Hazrat Fatima(RA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a role model for the Muslim women

Srinagar: Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah Tuesday appealed people to take care of the victims of ‘state-sponsored violence’, in the holy month of Ramadhan. In a statement issued to press, Shah said these people sacrificed for the freedom movement and it is our duty to take care of them. “Among these

Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday recalled the struggle and sacrifices of Ishfaq Majeed Wani, who embraced martyrdom on this day in 1990. According to the statement issued to KNS, Malik who is currently languishing at Srinagar’s Central Jail said “Wani was a born leader, a humble

Srinagar: The incarcerated chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Monday said New Delhi has no solution for Kashmir as India’s political and military leadership is itself caught in quagmire of confusion. Shah in a statement issued to KNS said there is a deep contradiction in statements of Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah,

Srinagar: Chairman Jammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik was today arrested by police and shifted to central jail Srinagar on a five day judicial remand. Police and other forces in large numbers cordoned the residence of JKLF chairman today morning and took him in their custody. He was immediately shifted to central jail

Srinagar: Authorities at the Kashmir university on Sunday announced the rescheduling of all examinations scheduled on May 29, 30. “In view of concerns expressed by students due to prevailing circumstances, all Kashmir university examinations scheduled to be held on may 29, 2017 (Monday) and may 30, 2017(Tuesday) are postponed,” said a KU spokesman. He said

Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people of the State on the beginning of holy month of Ramadhan. In her message, the Chief Minister hoped the holy month marks the beginning of an era free from difficulties, uncertainty, bloodshed and acrimony. “I pray that this holy month brings along all the divine blessings for

Srinagar: Expressing deep grief over the martyrdom of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad and his associates, the incarcerated chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Saturday appealed people to offer funeral prayers in absentia for the mujahideen. Paying glowing tributes to Shaheed Sabzar Ahmad, Shaheed Faizaan Ahmad, and Shaheed Aadil Ahmad, Shabir

SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Secretary Information, Mr M H Malik visited the Media Complex at Polo View here last evening to take stock of the functioning of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). He also took stock of the works being executed at the Media Complex as part of infrastructure upgradation. During the visit,

Srinagar: A delegation of Centre for Peace and Progress comprising Mani Shankar Aiyar, O.P. Shah, Kapil Kak, Vinod Sharma, Khalid Tufail and I.D. Khajuria, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Members of the delegation, who had participated in a conference on Kashmir and also met leaders of various segments of the

SRINAGAR, MAY 25: A delegation led by Sh. Surindera Jain, National Spokesperson, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP); and comprising Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Vice-President VHP, J&K; Sh. Surinder Aggarwal, President Baba Amarnath & Budha Amarnath Yatri Niyas and Sh. Suresh Kumar Gupta, Working President, VHP, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation

Srinagar: National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting of Party Legislators in Srinagar. The Party President discussed the current political situation in the State and also sought inputs from senior leaders and party legislators on key issues and challenges confronting the State and its people.

SRINAGAR: District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, today visited SPS library and museum here to take stock of ongoing work on the two prestigious projects. Officers of Directorate of Archeology, Archives & Museums, Police Housing Corporation, JKPCC and other concerned accompanied the DDC. While inspecting the work at SPS Library, the DDC directed

SRINAGAR MAY 24: Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister J&K, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Ms Mufti and the Governor had wide ranging discussions which focused on the maintenance of law and order and internal security, effective and accountable functioning of the public delivery organizations and timely implementation of important state

Srinagar: Strongly condemning the heavy deployment of forces around the historic Jamia Masjid in down town Srinagar every Friday, Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jamia Masjid maintained that presence of hundreds of forces at all nook and corners of the grand Masjid instills fear among the worshipers, and causes harassment to them. Anjuman-e-Auqaf stated that it is because of