Gaw Kadal martyrs remembered

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: On the 20th anniversary of Gaw Kadal massacre, hundreds of people including the relatives of the martyrs offered special prayers while various separatist groups paid glowing tributes to the martyrs. More than 52 persons were massacred by para-military CRPF troopers on January More

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Hurriyat (G) invites intellectuals to help resolve K-issue

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Hurriyat Conference (G) has invited intellectuals of India to help resolve Kashmir issue.  “We urge all the justice loving of people of India especially intellectuals to have appreciation of the ground realities and peoples’ sentiment in the state and help in getting the Kashmiris More

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Search begins for G&B Board VC

Aslam turns down offer, Kholi among front-runners

SHAFIQ MIR

Rajouri, Jan 21: Hectic lobbying is going on in Congress for grabbing the post of Vice-Chairman Jammu & Kashmir State Advisory Board for development of Gujjars and Bakerwals. The post of Vice-Chairman Pahari Board has gone to National Conference and the two partners of the ruling coalition More

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Leopard shot dead by ‘poachers’ in Budgam

ACCUSED ARRESTED: POLICE

GK NEW NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Barely two days after a leopard was shot dead by police in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, another leopard was killed by ‘poachers’ at Yusmarg in central Kashmir’s district Budgam on Thursday.  Police have arrested five persons, seized a weapon from their possession, and More

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Major fire in Warwan area of Kishtwar

20 hurt, 6 houses gutted

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kishtwar, Jan 21: At least a half a dozen houses were reduced to ashes and 20 persons injured in devastating fire that broke in a remote village of Warwan area of Kishtwar district, late last night.  Reports reaching here revealed that around half a dozen houses were gutted in the devastating More

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Masarat gets remand for 10 days

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Senior leader of the Hurriyat Conference (G) and Muslim League chairman, Masarat Alam was Thursday sent to 10 days judicial remand. Police produced Masarat before Naib Tehsildar here seeking his remand, which was granted accordingly. Masarat was later sent to Srinagar Central More

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Govt schools bag 25 positions: DSEK

10+2 result

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: The government-run schools in Kashmir have shown improvement in the 10+2 of examinations held in November-December 2009 whose results were declared on Wednesday. Compared to last year’s 53, the pass percentage has gone up to 55 this year, showing a two per cent increase, a statement More

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Govt waives off Form-25 for timber import, distribution

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Taking cognizance of the Greater Kashmir report published recently, government has waved off requirement of form-25 for import and subsequent distribution of timber across the state. The Principal Conservator of Forests has directed the Chief Conservator Forests to allow transport More

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Anesthesiologists seek removal of ‘discrepancy’

Srinagar, Jan 21: Anesthesiologists’ Association Kashmir at a meeting held at JLNM Hospital here on January 17, with its president Dr Muhammad Saleem in chair, discussed important issues confronting the their fraternity in the state. The meeting welcomed the steps initiated by the planning department More

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Senior JAH member passes away

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Jan 21: Jamiat Ahli Hadees Halqah Batamaloo here today expressed deep sorrow over the demise of its senior member, Ghulam Ahmad Bhat who passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. In a condolence meeting chaired by its Halqah president, Zubair Tahiri, the members including Moulvi More

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Using Quranic verses as ringtones un-Islamic: Grand Mufti

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Cairo, Jan 21: With thousands of Egyptians choosing Quranic verses as their mobile ringtones, the Grand Mufti of Egypt has condemned the practice terming it as “improper” as it compromises the sacredness of the religious scriptures.“Using the Quran as ringtones is improper because it compromises More

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No PAN card? Pay more income tax from April 1

New Delhi, Jan 21: Tax at source will be deducted at the highest level on income accruing to people without permanent account numbers, following a new notification on Wednesday that takes effect on April 1. The tax will be deducted at 20 per cent or the highest prescribed rate for the category More

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