SLET out of bounds for Mass Com students

Candidates smell conspiracy, seek VC’s intervention

DANISH NABI

Srinagar, Apr 27: Hundreds of students who have done their post-graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism from educational institutions in Kashmir are likely to miss the all-important State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for lectureship as the subject is yet to be included in it. The More

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Police assault on GK reporter widely condemned

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 27: The police assault on Greater Kashmir correspondent, Gowhar Bhat, has come in for severe condemnation from different groups.  Police had severely beaten Gowhar Bhat on Monday at Lal Chowk here while he was performing his professional duty. Reporters Without Borders More

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DHO Ganderbal suspended

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Pending inquiry into the allegations of making illegal appointments/ transfers/ promotions during his tenure as Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, presently District Health Officer (DHO), Ganderbal, Dr. Muhammad Maqbool Sheikh has been placed under suspension by the Government with immediate More

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PC, Antony, Omar responsible for Kellar killing: ANC

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, Apr 27: Accusing the union Defence Minister, A K Antony, Home Minister P Chidambaram and the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah for being ‘collectively responsible for the murder’ of Ghulam Ahmad Kalas in Kellar Shopian, the Awami National Conference senior vice-president, Muzaffar Shah today More

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Hurriyats hold joint protest in Pak

LAJPAT NAGAR BLAST CASE

NISAR AHMED THOKAR

Islamabad, Apr 27: The segregated factions of Hurriyat Conference staged a joint sit-in protest demonstration in front of UNMOGIP office in Islamabad today as a mark of protest against Delhi Court’s decision of granting death sentence to three Muslims including two Kashmiris accused of involvement More

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JKLF’s token hunger strike today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 27: The chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik along with his senior party leaders and activists will go for a day-long token hunger strike on Wednesday against the death sentence to the accused in Lajpat Nagar blast case.   In a statement, a JKLF More

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HBOA takes exception to Airport closure

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar April, 27: Reacting to the reports that Srinagar Airport is being closed for air traffic for a fortnight from June 15, House Boat Owners’ Association, President Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo urged the Airport Authority of India and Ministry of Civil Aviation to postpone the repair as the closure would More

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Provide legal aid to detainees: Mir to Bar

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 27: Concerned over the detainees’ plight, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (R) senior vice- chairman, Javid Ahmad Mir, has appealed the High Court Bar Association president and lawyers to play their role in the dispensation of justice to the youth languishing in jails on ‘false’ charges More

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NC, PDP two sides of same coin: JuM

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, April 27: The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen has cautioned the people against, what it said, gimmicks of pro-India political parties. Reacting to the activities of PDP leadership, the outfit spokesman, Jameel Ahmad said peoples’ hearts could not be won by mere words. “National Conference and More

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Zaffar for demilitarization, revocation of black laws

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: JK Salvation Movement chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, on Tuesday said the death and destruction would continue to haunt the people in the state till demilitarization and revocation of black laws.  Addressing a condolence meeting at Kellar, where a civilian was shot dead by troops, he More

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PFL condemns leaders’ detention

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Peoples’ Freedom League on Tuesday expressed concern over, what it said the unjustified arrest and detention of pro-freedom leaders and activists under Public Safety Act, terming it condemnable.  In a statement, League spokesman said the pro-freedom leaders and activists were allegedly More

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+2 principals grieved at demise

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: J&K +2 Principals’ Forum, at a condolence meeting here on Tuesday, expressed sorrow over the demise of the father of Sheikh Tariq Ahmad, principal higher secondary school, Sumbal.  The speakers described the deceased as pious, righteous and virtuous man. The meeting prayed for More

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School staff condoles demise

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The staff and students of Government Girls High School, Hazratbal here on Tuesday condoled the demise of its employee, Ghulam Muhammad Sheikh, who passed away on Tuesday. In a condolence meeting with headmaster in chair, they prayed for peace to the departed soul and expressed solidarity More

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