PM’s talks offer only for militants: Azad

ZULFIKAR MAJID

Srinagar, June 9: Two days after Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, said that his government was open for talks with Kashmiri separatists if they abjure violence, Union Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad Wednesday said that Dr Singh’s offer was meant for militants only and not Hurriyat leaders.  More

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‘OMAR IMPRESSED PM’

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Srinagar, June 9: The Union Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, was impressed by the presentation given by the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.               “The Prime Minister More

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Freedom needs sacrifice: Geelani

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 9: The Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday urged people to demonstrate courage, resolve and steadfastness as, according to him, “Freedom is not given to a nation on platter but it is achieved by offering supreme sacrifices.”  “We can achieve our goal More

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PM not unhappy: Soz

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Srinagar, June 9: The President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Prof Saifuddin Soz, on Thursday clarified his position on performance of the coalition government saying, “Prime Minister was certainly not unhappy with the performance of the coalition.” In a statement here More

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2 GIRLS IN POLICE REMAND

Islamabad CD racket

KHALID GUL

Islamabad, June 9: A local court here today allowed the police remand of two girls seen in an objectionable position with the accused photographer in the recent porn racket. “The two girls, arrested on Tuesday, were produced in the Munsif Court Islamabad with police seeking their 4-day remand More

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Anti-CRPF protest rocks Batamaloo

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Srinagar, June 9: Scores of people took to the streets at Batmaloo here on Wednesday evening against the thrashing of a class 11th student allegedly by the paramilitary CRPF troopers. “CRPF men mercilessly thrashed Waris Ahmed without any provocation,” locals told Greater Kashmir.  < More

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Strong Indo-Pak ties way to peace in South Asia: Dr Farooq

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Srinagar, June 9: The Union Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said strong ties between India and Pakistan alone could guarantee peace in South Asia. "Strong friendship between India and Pakistan is the only way to guarantee everlasting peace in South Asia especially in the sub-continent More

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Consider Faktoo’s release: HC directs Government

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Srinagar, June 9: The High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to consider the release of Muhammad Qasim Faktoo as recommended by the Review board in 2008. The Court directed the state government to pass the order within 3-months. The state had earlier rejected board’s recommendation More

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PAC discusses pay anomaly of School Edu cadres

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Srinagar, June 9: The government’s Pay Anomaly Committee on Wednesday discussed the placement of +2 lecturers, zonal education officers and headmasters in pay band three and masters in pay band two with the office-bearers of Plus two Lecturers’ Forum and Teachers Forum.The government has reconstituted More

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Govt approaches centre for additional Hajj quota

Srinagar, June 9: The Government has approached Central Hajj Committee for the release of additional Hajj quota for Jammu and Kashmir. “Once the approval is received, draw of lots would be conducted for such quota to select the intending Hajjis,” said Minister for Hajj and Auqaf, Aijaz Ahmad More

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50,000 pilgrims registered for Amarnath yatra

Srinagar: The Chief Executive Officer Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, R K Goyal on Wednesday revealed that 50,000 persons across the country had registered for the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave set to begin from July 1. In a communiqué, he said the registration was being done in 121 counters More

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Discuss issues on table: Sagar to pol parties

Srinagar: Welcoming Prime Minister’s talks offer, the Rural Development Minister, Ali Muhammad Sagar said the parties believing in leading the state towards prosperity should come forward and discuss issues on the table. Addressing public at Machil-Kupwara, he said even the Pakistan Prime Minister More

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DFP delegation meets Masrat

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Srinagar: A delegation of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party led by its acting chairman, Moulana Muhammad Abdullah Tari on Wednesday visited the residence of Muslim League leader, Masrat Alam Bhat and felicitated him on his release from jail after 22 months. Meanwhile, a delegation of Peoples More

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Zaffar welcomes release

 Welcoming Masrat’s release, JK Salvation Movement chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat demanded release of all innocent detainees, revoke of black laws before the dialogue. Zaffar sought involvement of pro-freedom leadership in talks for resolving Kashmir. He alleged that recording non-state subjects More

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ML leader highlights rights abuses in Kashmir

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Srinagar:  Muslim League on Wednesday said its convener for Pakistan Administered Kashmir, Ishtiyaq Hamid, recently participated in a seminar organized by the UN in Geneva. Speaking at the seminar, Ishtiyaq highlighted the rights violations allegedly committed by the armed forces in More

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100 employees found absent in Akhnoor

Salaries withheld, enquiry ordered

GK NEWS NETWORK

 Akhnoor June 9: Sub Divisional Magistrate Akhnoor has withheld salaries of over 100 employees of various departments, after they were found absent from their duties. Official sources claimed that SDM Akhnoor Ashok Sharma conducted surprise raids of different departments on Wednesday More

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ANC condemns arrest

Srinagar, June 9: Awami National Conference has condemned the arrest of the daughter of Shaheed Neelofar on the arrival of PM, Dr Manmohan Singh on June 7. “This innocent child along with her relatives had come from Shopian to seek punishment for her mother’s and aunt’s murderers,” ANC spokesman More

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CAC alleges harassment

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Srinagar, June 9: The Contractors Action Committee Handwara has accused MLA Handwara, Choudray Muhammad Ramzan of nepotism and intervention in contract allotments. In a statement, the Committee said a meeting of contractors was held with Ashiq Hussain in chair, in which contractors expressed More

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Girl killed, 2 injured in mishaps

Srinagar: A girl was killed and two others injured in road accidents in valley. A Sumo (JK01H-4852) hit and injured Rahida daughter of Muhammad Lateef Lone of Guhihard, Kokernag at Zalangam. The girl succumbed to injuries in the hospital.  A truck (JK03-8432) hit and injured Noor Hussain More

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3 structures damaged in blaze

Srinagar: Three structures were damaged in fire incidents across the valley.   Highway hotel at Sonwar here was partially damaged due to the blaze. Due to electric short circuit, fire broke out in the house of Abdul Samad Mir of Konthipora Khaipora Tangmarg, damaging it partially. Fire More

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Body recovered

Srinagar: Police has recovered an unidentified body of a handicapped person from water Channel NHW Nambal Awantipora. More

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2 consume poison

Srinagar: A 30-year-old woman of Trehgam Kupwara consumed some poisonous substance at her home.  According to police, she was shifted to SMHS here wherein she was declared brought dead. Meanwhile, a girl of Rampora Mattan also consumed some poisonous substance at her home, police said More

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Attention Tosamaidan residents

Budgam: According to District Magistrate Budgam,  Muhammad Rafi, the artillery practice field firing in Tosamaidan field firing range is being carried out from June 11 16 from 8 AM to 9 PM.  The people coming in the danger area like Lachmanpora, Kaipora, Lassipora, Drung, Habar, Kadalbal More

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ASKPC appeals CM

Srinagar: All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference on Wednesday appealed the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah to probe the alleged grabbing of land of some Pandits in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.  In a statement, its president, Bansi Lal Thushoo, alleged that some unscrupulous persons in collusion More

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