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Avalanche hits HAWS camp

Officer, 17 Troopers Killed At Gulmarg

ALTAF BABA

Varmul, Feb 8: At least 18 army troopers, including an officer, lost their lives and 15 others were injured when a massive avalanche smashed into the army’s high altitude warfare camp at Khilanmarg in the upper reaches of the world famous tourist resort of Gulmarg.The avalanche struck at about More

CM grieved

GK News Network

Jammu, Feb 8: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed grief over the deaths that occurred at Khilanmarg-Gulmarg due to the snow avalanche that swept the area early this morning.Immediately after learning about the incident, the Chief Minister deputed Minister of State for Tourism, Nasir Aslam More

ARMY DEFIES WARNING

GK News Network

Srinagar, Feb 8: Army had not adhered to its own warning regarding avalanches in Gulmarg and other high altitude areas of the Valley, official sources said.Army’s Chandigarh-based Snow Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) had issued an avalanche warning last evening and advised people living in high More

Div Comm records statements

GK News Network

Srinagar, Feb 8: Several eyewitnesses Monday recorded their statements before the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.The Government has appointed Divisional Commissioner as inquiry officer of the killing of Zahid Farooq. The inquiry officer has to complete the investigation within a week and submit More

Govt thwarts Hurriyat’s UNMOG march

Day-8; Undeclared Curfew, Restrictions Close Kashmir

GOWHAR BHAT/DANISH NABI

Srinagar, Feb 8: Authorities Monday reinforced the undeclared curfew across the summer capital to foil Hurriyat Conference’s proposed march to the United Nation’s Military Observers Group at Sonwar, even as several leaders of the conglomerate were put under house arrest. Heavy deployment More



  • Perspective

Padam Shri Moma Kanna

VIEWPOINT

A tribute by Naeem Akhtar to the latest mascot of New Delhi’s ignorance about Kashmir and its dynamics.What does G M Mir alias Mume Kanna represent? The answer that comes to me is the drastically reduced More


  • Op-Ed

With love from student

FEEDBACK

In the honour of my mentor, teacher and friend Prof. Khuroo, Dr. Saleem Kamili writes.This refers to the recent book release function hosted by Prof. M S Khuroo. I have had the distinct honor of being More



  • Reflections

Padma controversy: equating academics with renegades

The news titled “Padma Shri to Kanna whips up controversy” (GK, Feb 3) has shocked and surprised many, God knows why! If somebody is being awarded for his “exemplary” service, why should Kashmiris feel More


  • Editorial

Delhi must listen

Turning a blind eye to realities is no solution. New Delhi, guided by a bureaucratic mindset in dealing with Kashmir situation has been more than often pursuing a wishy-washy policy. This arbitrary attitude More


  • News

Himalayan Ibex ventures into Bandipora village

AUTHORITIES MULL STUDIES FOR CONSERVATION

ARIF SHAFI WANI

Srinagar, Feb 8: Wildlife authorities have rescued Himalayan Ibex, a goat found mostly in high altitude mountains, from a village in north Kashmir and shifted it to rehabilitation centre. Authorities More



  • Jammu

KAS officers in SW deptt mull mass leave

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Feb 8: The Kashmir Administrative Service officers posted in Social Welfare Department were contemplating to go on mass leave in protest against, what they termed, as unjustified and illegal service More


  • News

Himalayan Ibex ventures into Bandipora village

AUTHORITIES MULL STUDIES FOR CONSERVATION

ARIF SHAFI WANI

Srinagar, Feb 8: Wildlife authorities have rescued Himalayan Ibex, a goat found mostly in high altitude mountains, from a village in north Kashmir and shifted it to rehabilitation centre. Authorities More


  • GK Business

Chevrolet brand available now in Srinagar

GM India Opens Showroom At Hyderpora

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Feb 8: General Motors India has opened dealership in Srinagar and launched the all new Chevrolet Beat here.  With this, GM now has two dealerships and two service centres in the state taking More



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