April 29, 1865: When Dogra army killed 28 Shawl weavers

SHALBAF PROCESSION

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, Apr 28: The Dogra army no longer exists in Kashmir. But memories associated with them do, at least in the hearts and minds of the residents of Zaldagar in Shahr-e-Khaas. It has been about 150 years since the Dogra Army killed 28 people in the area, yet the incident is still fresh More

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Injured-on-duty PDD daily-wagers seek regularization

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, Apr 28: The daily wagers of the Power Development Department, whose body parts have been amputated due to electrocution on duty, Wednesday staged protests here against the Government to press their demand of compensation and regularization of services. Several handicapped employees More

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Govt employees hold offices in political parties

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 28: Though the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971 (rule 14) clearly states that no government employee shall take part in politics or subscribe in aid of any political party or organisation, several officials of state government are holding prized positions More

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4 more depose in court

KILLING OF 70-YR OLD MAN

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Handwara, Apr 28: The police on Wednesday recorded statements of four more witnesses in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Handwara in connection with the killing of 70-year old beggar allegedly in a fake encounter by troopers a fortnight ago. The police investigating the killing of Habibullah More

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Rise against the system: Qayoom urges lawyers

KHALID GUL

Islamabad, Apr 28: Appealing the lawyer fraternity of the valley to rise against the system, President High Court Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom, Wednesday said that a program will soon be announced to help the Kashmiris convicted in Lajpat Nagar blasts. “We all know that the Indian judiciary More

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B’pore still cut-off from Sopur town

10-days After Diversion Wash-Off

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Bandipora, Apr 28: The residents of Bandipora in north Kashmir are disconnected from Sopur town for the past 10-days after the road link was washed away due to heavy rains. The residents told Greater Kashmir that the town was cut off after the diversion constructed on nallah Madhumati in Bandipora for More

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Aziz Kashmiris’ demise mourned

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 28: Various mainstream and separatists parties today expressed grief over the demise of veteran journalist and Chief Editor Urdu daily Roshni, Abdul Aziz popularly known as Aziz Kashmiri, who passed away on Tuesday. Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz said Aziz More

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Altaf inaugurates court complex, bridge

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kangan: Minister for Forest and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad on Wednesday inaugurated Munsiff Court Complex and Kijpora Bridge in the presence of High Court Judge, Justice Hakim Imtiaz Hussain and Chief Engineer, BEACON, Ashok Kumar Butani respectively. Addressing the functions, Altaf said More

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Fake job racket busted, 9 held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Budgam: With the arrest of nine persons including a defeated candidate of in Assembly election, police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a gang involved in issuance of fake appointment orders to gullible youth in lieu of hefty amount here.  A local news agency KNS said police received a complaint More

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DeM supports Geelan’s prog

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Dukhtaran-e-Millat chairperson, Syeda Asiya Andrabi has supported the programme chalked by Hurriyat (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and has appealed the people to support it. In a statement, she urged the families of two Kashmiris who have been sentenced to death in Lajpat Nagar More

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PFL concerned at Khan’s falling health

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: J&K Peoples’ Freedom League has expressed concern over the falling health of its incarcerated chief organizer, Muhammad Altaf Khan in central jail here.  The League demanded Khan’s shifting to SKIMS, Soura, for treatment. “Khan has taken ill due to unhygienic food and denial medical More

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Jama’at seminar on Friday

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Jama’at-e-Islami is holding a seminar “Dr Israr Ahmad as Propagator of Islam” on April 30, after Friday prayers at Masjid-e-Al-Huda, Baranpather here. Prominent Islamic scholars are scheduled to deliver lecturers on the topic. Rich tributes will be paid to late Dr Israr for his noble More

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Zaffar for unity among leaders

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat on Wednesday said the unity among pro-freedom leaders was the need of hour. “At this juncture when armed forces are killing innocent people and inflicting atrocities, the pro-freedom leaders need to rise above personal More

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KUTA condoles demise

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The Kashmir University Teachers Association has condoled the demise of the mother-in-law of Dr Nighat Basu, Professor Department of Education. KUTA spokesman said the association, at a condolence meeting, prayed for peace to the departed soul and expressed solidarity with the bereaved More

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45 hurt in JK mishaps

Srinagar, Apr 28: Forty five persons were injured in mishaps across the state on Wednesday. A Sumo (JK03-1191) on way from Uri to Varmul skidded off the road at Urnbhawa Boniyar injuring nine passengers. A bus (JK03-3078) on way from Verinag to Islamabad hit another vehicle (JK03-673 More

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Make GPF withdrawal easier: JKTF to edu deptt

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, April 28: The J&K Teachers’ Forum has asked the School Education Department to make the G P Fund withdrawal easier for employees by doing away with the formalities like producing of withdrawal statements from 1986. “It is only this department where employees are asked to submit More

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