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SHARMA-BAKAYA FIGHT IT OUT IN CABINET
Former Dy CM, CS disagree on separation of medical faculty; CM not happy
Shafaat Rasool
Srinagar, Jan 31: Minister for transport Mangat Ram Sharma and state chief secretary Vijay Bakaya exchanged heated arguments in Tuesday’s state cabinet meet in Jammu over the issue of separation of seniority for faculties in medical colleges of Srinagar and Jammu. Sources said the argument started More
Cabinet approves construction of Mughal Road
GK News service
Jammu, Jan 31: The cabinet which met in Jammu today with Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in chair accorded sanction to the allotment of contract for construction of Mughal Road from Bafliaz (Poonch) to Shopian (Pulwama) at a cost of Rs. 214.40 crore in favour of Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. Mumbai More
JKLF calls for shutdown on Feb 11
GK News service
Srinagar, Jan 31: Pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has called for a shutdown on February 11 to mark the 22nd anniversary of the party founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat who was hanged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. The JKLF has also decided to observe February 11 to highlight the fact More
2 killed in Kashmir
GK News service
Srinagar, Jan 31: A militant and a civilian were killed in separate incidents across the state since Monday. Troops killed a militant during a fierce encounter at Barnwar village in Chadoora Budgam on Tuesday. Reports said the troops cordoned off the area and during searches came under heavy gunfire More
2 women among 10 arrested
GK News service
Srinagar, Jan 31: Continuing with arrest spree, troops and police apprehended 10 persons, including two women from different parts of the Valley since Monday evening, reports said Tuesday. Reports said troops of 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) arrested Farooq Ahmad Baba son of late Ghulam Mohiddin, Nazir More
- Perspective
Between everything and nothing
Where do Kashmiris find themselves between Diarrhea of words on one side and Constipation of ideas on the other, quips
RIYAZ MASROOR
Pakistani President General Parvez Musharraf’s unique way of handling Kashmir can be compared to an eccentric Doctor who is bent upon treating chronic constipation by keeping his own bowels running. Nonetheless More
- Op-Ed
The mockery of talks can’t do anymore
They have discussed, they are discussing and they will continue to discuss henceforth, but Kashmiris still wait for a result which hasn’t come as yet, comments
FIDA IQBAL
Kashmir embroiled in a vexed situation, one which has baffled all but the politicians and leaders who traded it well to their maximum benefit. Partition; a nightmarish situation left the whole subcontinent More
- Reflections
We have to stop America from going berserk
Muslim world must unite to foil sinister designs of the big devil America. Differences if any must be ironed out or at least set aside for a while to defeat the evil. This is to be taken as a common goal More
- Editorial
Blasphemy unbearable!
For the second time in the past four months the western media have hurt the sentiments of the Muslims. A Danish newspaper has published cartoons showing Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The act has evoked severe More
- News
Geelani satisfied over Hamas victory
‘Struggle against occupation natural response’
GK NEWS SERVICE
Srinagar, Jan 31: Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of a faction of Hurriyat Conference has expressed satisfaction over the success of Hamas in the recent Palestinian elections. According to a Hurriyat More
- Jammu
2-day workshop on Disaster Management concludes
Jammu, Jan 31: A 2-day-long regional workshop on Disaster Management jointly organized by the Administrative Reforms Commission Government of India in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster More
- News
Geelani satisfied over Hamas victory
‘Struggle against occupation natural response’
GK NEWS SERVICE
Srinagar, Jan 31: Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of a faction of Hurriyat Conference has expressed satisfaction over the success of Hamas in the recent Palestinian elections. According to a Hurriyat More
- Business
Kashmiri traders take their anti-VAT fight to Delhi
Traders from 26 states protest opening of retail sector
NISSAR BHAT
Srinagar, Jan 31: The members of the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers’ Federation today joined the protest demonstrations held by the traders from across the country at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, where More
