Killings shatter Palhallan families

KASHMIR UNREST-2010

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Palhallan (Varmul) Oct 23: Next of Kin (NoK) of the victims killed in this north Kashmir village during the present unrest are yet to come to terms with life. They are finding it hard to believe that their loved ones are no more.   “Why they made my four children orphan? How can I bring More

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7 Kupwara residents lose eyesight after operation

NIGHTMARE FOR PATIENTS AT A MEDICAL CAMP

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, Oct 23: Impoverished Sahiba, 70, was elated after she learnt that the health department was organising a medical camp in Kupwara but her joy turned tragic after she was operated upon for cataract after which she lost her eyesight. Sahiba is not alone who lost her eyesight but six More

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Core Group reviews security situation

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 23: Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India early next month, a high level meeting to review the security situation across the state was held, here on Saturday. Official sources said that the meeting, chaired by the Security Advisor to the chief minister Omar Abdullah More

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3 militants killed near LoC: Army

Srinagar, Oct 23: Army on Saturday said it foiled an infiltration bid by killing three militants near Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir.  “Troops noticed a group of militants trying to sneak into this side near Uri on LoC,” Lt Col J S Brar said.  "Militants were challenged and More

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Court extends Masrat’s remand by 5-days

Srinagar, Oct 23: The court on Saturday extended by 5-days the police remand of Hurriyat Conference (G) general secretary, Masrat Aalam. Masrat was presented in the court of Sub-Registrar here after his earlier remand expired today. He was againt sent to the police custody. A number More

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3 CRPF men injured in Varmul

ALTAF BABA/GKNN

Varmul/Srinagar Oct 23: Three CRPF men were injured in the clashes which broke out at Cement Bridge in old town Varmul in north Kashmir. Witnesses said youth poured onto streets and staged pro-freedom protests. A huge contingent of police and CRPF appeared on the spot and used force to quell More

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Participate in talks: Ashok Bhan to youth

Srinagar, Oct 23: Member of Kashmir Committee and senior Congress leader Ashok Bhan on Saturday said that dialogue was the sine qua non (indispensable and essential action) for resolution of any dispute or conflict.  “Talks are in the interest of Kashmiris. It will end long standing death and More

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24 shops gutted in Handwara fire

SHAHID RAFIQ

Kupwara, Oct 23: About 24 shops were gutted in a major fire that engulfed the Jamia Qadeem market in Handwara on Friday night. The fire started at around 8:30 pm near the market and it spread to the entire Jamia market and by the time the shopkeepers managed to inform the fire department More

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