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Bullets for Iftaar

By-Stander Shot Dead In Islamabad, 4 Injured; Teenager Killed In Narbal;

2 Protesters Shot In Shopian, 2 In Pattan, 2 In Sopur, 1 In Bandipora

KHALID GUL/GOWHAR BHATSrinagar, Aug 14: On the 3rd day of Ramadan, police and CRPF troops shot dead two persons just before Iftaar (breaking of the fast), one at Islamabad in south Kashmir and another at Narbal in Srinagar outskirts. The police and troops More


COPS BEAT PEOPLE INSIDE HAZRATBAL SHRINE

30 Injured; Windowpanes Broken; Shrine Sealed

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, Aug 14: At least 30 people sustained injuries when police beat up peaceful protesters who were shouting pro-freedom slogans from inside the Hazratbal shrine here on Saturday. Police also resorted to firing and allegedly broke the windowpanes of Kashmir’s biggest shrine, triggering a pandemonium More


With bullet in chest,Irshad refused to break fast

KHALID GUL

Islamabad, Aug 14: Irshad Ahmad Latoo (35) son of late Abdul Gaffar Latoo was waiting for Iftaar (to break fast) outside his home when a bullet hit his chest.“Although he was offered water by attendants near him Irshad refused saying that he is fasting and cannot break his fast before the stipulated More


GK, Uzma copies seized

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 14: Police on Saturday seized the copies of Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Uzma in Sumbal area of Bandipora district.“Police seized the copies and didn’t allow the vehicle carrying them to move ahead of Sumbal,” news agency owners said. This is for the 10 time during the recent unrest More


Bakshi Stadium sealed for I-Day parade

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 14: In the run up to the I-Day function, authorities have sounded high alert across the Valley while as the security has been beefed up around the Bakshi Stadium here—the main venue for the function.Amid tense situation in the Valley the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is scheduled More


STOP EXCESSES IN KASHMIR: PAK TO INDIA

JK Biggest Problem Between Two Countries: Gilani

REZAUL H LASKAR

Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan prime minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday asked India to stop “human rights excesses” in Kashmir.“We want to resolve all problems with India through talks. The biggest problem between Pakistan and India is the problem of Jammu and Kashmir,” Gilani said in a More


Police bows to Saffron Brigade

10 Medicos, 2 Law Students Among 13 Booked In Jammu

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 14: The family members of the youth, who were arrested and booked by police under Unlawful Activist (Prevention) Act, have accused the police of spoiling the career of their wards on the behest of the saffron brigade in Jammu.Police has arrested thirteen students, including ten medicos More


SPF activists arrested

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Aug 14: Police has reportedly arrested at least two leaders of Jammu and Kashmir Social Peace Forum, who staged a protest demonstration here against human rights violations in the Kashmir valley.As per a party press statement, issued here today, police arrested Ramneek Singh and Harmeet More




  • Opinion

We're bleeding

We need a tourniquet first, medication next

WRITE HAND BY AJAZ UL HAQUE

It's many weeks now with the same subject. And what else can it be. With no let up in the killings, you really need to force yourself to think of anything else other than this. The way things are shaping More



  • Op-Ed

Justice behind the bars

Where else does it happen that even judiciary is not spared

IRONY BY DR. MIRZA ASHRAF BEG

This subcontinent has a unique political history.  Despite the fact history repeats itself we refuse to take a lesson even when it is at the cost of others. Only a couple of years back General Musharaf More




  • Kashmir

Prez, Gen Secy Behind Bars

Bar Threatens Protests After Wednesday

Srinagar, Aug 14: The High Court Bar Association Saturday threatened it would take to roads if the state government won’t release its president Mian Abdul Qayoom and general secretary G N Shaheen till More




  • Jammu

No respite for Valley students

Board Exams As Per Schedule: Peerzada

RAJEEV SHARMA

Jammu, Aug 14: The Minister for School Education Peerzada Muhammad Sayeed on Saturday said that all the board examinations would be held as per schedule. “All the board exams shall be held as per the schedule More



  • South Asia

Road links to Leh restored: Army

Leh, Aug 14: Army on Saturday said that it had restored key road links damaged by flash floods that hit the high-altitude trekking area of Ladakh. Sudden rain storms more than a week ago had triggered More




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