METHANE EMITS FROM WULAR

It’s usual biological process: Dr Romshoo

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipora, June 6: A non-governmental organization has observed methane gas bubbles in Wular Lake here, 70 kms north of Srinagar.A team of engineers associated with Kashmir Social and Environment Protection Coordination (KEPCO), a Valley-based NGO, said they found the lake releasing gases that More

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ENGLISH SPEAKING BEGGARS ON PROWL IN VALLEY

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, June 6: Dressed in traditional Indian attire (Saree), they approach and take you by pleasant surprise with their perfect accent and mastery of the Queen’s language as one walks through Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar city. They are the new class of English-speaking beggars who would More

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JK Govt to seek age relaxation in new IPS scheme for DSPs

NASEER AHMAD

Srinagar, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is contemplating to write to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Union Home Ministry to review the eligibility criteria for in-service Deputy Superintendents of Police who want to appear for elite Indian Police Service examination, More

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Protests continue in uptown Sgr

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: Even as police on Saturday clarified that the structures imprinted on the undergarments were not of Islamic sites, youth today staged demonstrations at Gaw Kadal and Maisuma against the “blasphemy”. Anti-Israel protests erupted elsewhere in the city.At Maisuma and Gaw Kadal, More

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Lady commits suicide

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipore, June 6: A lady committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her home at Malangam village here.According the family, after consuming the substance, she was taken to the hospital, wherein she was declared brought dead. Talking to Greater Kashmir SHO Bandipore Abdul Khalid More

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Youm-e-Rebhar observed in valley

SYED IMRAN HAMDANI

Srinagar, June 6: Youm-e-Rehabar was observed at different places in the valley on Sunday to as part of the 21st death anniversary of Ayatullah Sayyid Rohullah Khomeini (RA). Itihad-ul-Muslimeen organized a seminar at Iqbal Khomeini Hall Mohalla Syed Afzal of the city in which thousands of More

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Shun obduracy; resolve Kashmir: Geelani to GoI

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: The Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani today asked India to give up its intransigence and adopt a realistic approach in resolving the Kashmir issue. “Declare Jammu and Kashmir as disputed territory, release all detainees, revoke black laws and start withdrawal of troops More

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Awareness prog on wildlife held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: The Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Degree College Varmul and JK Wildlife Protection Department organized an awareness programme on wildlife to mark the World Environment Day. College principal, Prof Mushtaq Ahmad Wani inaugurated the programme ‘Wildlife Wealth of the State and More

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Seminar held on envt day

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, June 6: On world environment day yesterday, the Government Boys HSS Wakura held a seminar in which more than 20 schools participated.The students highlighted the adverse effects of pollution on flora and fauna. The school principal, Shafqat Hussain Khan underscored the need for More

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KU reschedules exams

Srinagar, June 6: The University of Kashmir has rescheduled all the examinations to be held on Monday.  In a statement, the KU PRO said the revised schedule would be notified separately. More

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Dr Singh committed to strengthen dialogue process: Soz

Srinagar, June 6: The President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Professor Saifuddin Soz, on Sunday said the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, was committed to strengthen the dialogue process and bring all the stake holders on board for a meaningful and decisive dialogue on Kashmir More

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Separatists concerned over fake encounters

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: Separatists on Sunday expressed serious concern over fake encounters in Kashmir.     Addressing a condolence meeting at the residence of High Court Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom, various separatist leaders, including Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman More

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Dalai Lama returns

Kishtwar, June 6: Spiritual Tibetan leader Dalai Lama returned to Daramshall in Himachal Pradesh, after concluding his 2-day visit to Padder area of this hilly district. Before flying back Dalai Lama met number of delegations. The Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora and local MLA Sajad Ahmed More

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Body recovered, toll 3

Warwan avalanche

SHEIKH NASIR

Kishtwar, June 6: Authorities on Sunday recovered one more body from avalanche hit Warwan valley where hundreds of nomads are believed to be trapped.  “Some of the teams, had to return to base camp at Inshan due to fresh snowfall and fast blowing winds”, one of the official from the district More

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Vohra releases “ICELA Message”

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: The Governor, N N Vohra, released “ICELA Message”, a monthly magazine on the World Environment Day here last evening.The magazine has been brought out by the Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action, J&K Chapter to aware public about the need for environment conservation.Vohra More

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Labourer dies

Srinagar, June 6: A labourer Nissar Ahmed Naikoo of Kalyan Doda working in a limestone quarry at Zamboor Pattan Uri was wounded in a landslide.  Naikoo succumbed on way to hospital, police said. More

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Mobile tower, house damaged

Srinagar June 6: Due to electric short circuit, fire broke out in the Genset of a mobile tower at Baba Tang, Pattan Varmul damaging it.The house of Muhammad Yousuf Wani of Batkoot Pahalgam, was gutted in a blaze, police said. More

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Accept Kashmir as dispute: Jama’at

Srinagar, June 6: The Jama’at-e-Islami today said the dialogue between India and Pakistan could not yield any result unless India accepts Kashmir as a disputed territory.Jama’at spokesman, Advocate Zahid Ali, said: “The government of India held many open and quiet dialogues with the Kashmiri leaders More

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Gujjars seek socio-economic package

Srinagar June 6: The Gujjars of J&K have appealed the PM, Dr. Manmohan Singh to announce a comprehensive socio-economic package for the tribal community.“The issues pertaining to opening of Tribal University, Inclusion of Gojri into 8th Schedule of Indian constitution and conduct of special census More

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TeK condoles demise

Birmingham, June 6: Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK President, Muhammad Ghalib has expressed grief over the death of Mian Abdul Rahim, father of Mian Abdul Qayyum, President High Court Bar Association. Expressing sympathies with bereaved family, Ghalib prayed for the departed soul. More

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IPT for inquiry into fake encounters

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 6: The International People’s Tribunal on Human Rights today sought inquiry into the alleged fake encounters in Valley. “In April-May, troopers reportedly killed over 20 militants in encounters. These cases require transparent and independent investigations,” the statement issued More

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Islamabad continues to simmer

CD-RACKET

KHALID GUL

Islamabad, June 6: This south Kashmir town observed a complete shutdown on fourth consecutive day, Sunday against the pornographic CD-racket and alleged shielding of culprits by the police. Shops and business establishments remained closed while vehicular movement also remained thin. Restrictions More

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People ransack PDD transmission div, 2 held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Bijbehara, June 6: Infuriated over the erratic power supply, the inhabitants of Wupzan village here attacked the transmission division of the Power Development Department on Sunday. “The villagers barged into the Sub-Transmission Division, Hamzapura, ransacking the furniture and other electronic More

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