NEXT ROUND OF INDO-PAK TALKS IN ISLAMABAD

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Mar 15: Government today indicated that the next round of Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan would take place in Islamabad to take forward the dialogue process. “The Foreign Secretary of Pakistan came here for the talks. So, perhaps it is the turn of Indian More

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Security scenario to determine troop-cut: Antony

SHEIKH AHMED

New Delhi, Mar 15: Defence Minister A K Antony has said troop-deployment and relocation from Jammu and Kashmir is being decided on the basis of changing security scenario in the state. In reply to a question by Lalji Tandon of the BJP whether an army division has been pulled out from the More

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Mild tremors felt in Kashmir valley

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 15: An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Kashmir valley. The quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale shook the Kashmir valley rattling doors and windows of buildings around mid-night, a spokesman of the state disaster management said. However, there are no reports More

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GMC employees strike irks students

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 15: The strike by the Medical Employees Federation at Government Medical College here on Monday irked the students who complained they were losing vital academic period to frequent strikes. The students said while the academic sessions resumed after one week of strike, some employees More

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Residents apprehend un-exploded material in rubble

We Have Done Clearance: Army

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

CHINKIPORA ENCOUNTER AFTERMATH Sopur, Mar 15: Three weeks after the gunfight between militants and troops that led to the destruction of their houses, homeless residents have another worry that has been keeping them away from starting reconstruction More

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27 % skip exams in Jammu; 30% in Kashmir

KAS MAINS EXAM

GOWHAR BHAT

Srinagar, Mar 15: Amidst elaborate and stringent arrangements, more than 10,000 candidates appeared in the first paper of the mains examination of the Kashmir administrative services examination in Kashmir and Jammu provinces on Monday.According to the officials of the Public Service Commission More

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Dr Farooq mesmerizes audience, Ismail Darbar

Omar crowned winner

RABIA NOOR

MILAY SUR SEASON-IISrinagar, Mar 15: The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah was at his singing best on Monday. Dr Farooq mesmerized the audience including the noted bollywood musician, Ismail Darbar by rhythmically More

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Justice Kirmani seeks probe in misuse of orphans' schemes

MEHAK FAYAZ

Srinagar, Mar 15: Former Justice of the state High Court, Justice BA Kirmani today said the allegations about the misuse of government schemes meant for welfare of orphans was a serious issue which needs to be probed properly.   “Government has announced many schemes for the conflict More

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Not a bomber but an innocent Kashmiri: Family

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Mar 15: The family of Kashmiri man, arrested by the police on Sunday, have contested the Gujarat police claims saying that he was not a “bomber” and wasn’t involved in “recruiting youth for terror activities” but was an innocent civilian. The family members and relatives of Bashir More

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‘Militants' families face discrimination’

SHEIKH AHMED

New Delhi, Mar 15: The National Conference today raised the issue of discrimination against family members of militants, saying they should be provided all facilities to ensure their participation in the national mainstream. The matter was raised by Ghulam Nabi Ratanpuri and Mehboob Beg at More

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Unhealthy politics will lead to civil war: Hurriyat (M)

Assault on relief providers a beastly act: JAH

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 15: Hurriyat Conference (M) on Monday said the negative and unhealthy politics could only lead the people to civil war in the state.   Expressing serious concern over the assault on relief distributors by some people on Sunday at Sopur in north Kashmir, the Hurriyat (M) termed More

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Make disaster preparedness plan: DC to deptts

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 15: The Deputy Commissioner, Me’raj Ahmad Kakroo today asked the officers to update the disaster preparedness plans of their respective departments. Inaugurating a one-week programme to create awareness about disasters and conduct quake mock drills in all districts of Valley, he More

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Punish killers of Wamiq, Zahid, Inayat: Geelani

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Mar 15: The chairman Hurriyat conference (G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on Monday demanded punishment to the troopers involved in the killings of three teenagers during protests.  Addressing a gathering outside the Brane residence of Zahid Farooq, Geelani said, “The killings of Inayat More

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Malik gives cash relief to teargas hit

GK News Network

Srinagar, Mar 15: The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik Monday visited the residence of injured Shabir Ahmad Khan of Pandran Malarta and offered Rs 25,000 to him. In a statement issued here Front said Malik along with his Front members visited the Shabir’s residence More

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New interceptor missile fails to take off

Press Trust of India

Balasore, Mar 15: India’s new Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile, capable of destroying hostile missiles, on Monday encountered coordination problem and failed to take off during a planned launch from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.  “Coordinated exercise More

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