Bhopal gas tragedy: Kashmiri victim awaits compensation

‘Had I been resident of any other state, I may have got relief’

SUHAIL AJMAL

Bapora (Bandipore), Dec 5: The lone Bhopal Gas tragedy victim from Jammu and Kashmir has been awaiting compensation for the past 27-years. Then an army officer Ghulam Muhammad Wani of Bapora Arin lost his kidney after inhaling the poisonous gas, which left hundreds dead and thousands disabled More

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Omar praises grandfather

Lays Foundation Stone Of Pampore Degree College

AYUB JAVAID

Pampore, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded his late grandfather and National Conference founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah for making education common in JK.  “Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah had started his career as a teacher and later contributed a lot to education More

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Civil Society Group aghast at use of force on Muharram processions

‘Stop viewing Kashmiris as threat’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Dec 5: Kashmir-Delhi Civil Society Working Group (KDCSWG) on Jammu and Kashmir on Monday condemned the use of force by Jammu and Kashmir Police on religious processions in the Valley.  “The imposition of curfew to prevent Shias from holding religious processions as part of observing More

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Jama’at demands approval to open TWMU

Srinagar, Dec 5: Jama’at-e-Islami on Monday asked the government to give approval for opening Trans World Muslim University (TWMU) in the Valley without any delay.  “The government should grant requisite approval to the establishment of proposed TWMU without further delay,” said the Jama’at More

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Month after, Shazia's death remains mystery

POLICE FAILS TO GET POST-MORTEM REPORT; VICTIM'S FAMILY CRIES FOUL

ADIL BASHIR

Srinagar, Dec 5: A month has passed since Shazia Majid, in her late 20s, was found hanging from a fan at her in-laws in Bagh-e-Mehtab here, her family continues to face the agony as the death still remains a mystery.  The much-awaited post mortem report essential to establish the cause and More

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Members of civil society to hold sit-in on Wednesday

Srinagar: Aghast at the rise in domestic violence against women, members of civil society would hold a silent-sit in on Wednesday (December 7) at Press Enclave here. Human rights activist and noted lawyer, Nargees Nawab, who is coordinating the event, said “ We live in a society where traditions More

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PDP denounces police action against mourners

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party on Monday said the National Conference “is completely disconnected from Kashmir not just politically, but culturally and socially as well.”  In a statement, PDP chief spokesperson, Naeem Akhtar said “Otherwise government would not have resorted to use of More

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A S College holds function

WORLD AIDS DAY–2011

Srinagar, Dec 5: The Red Ribbons Club of Amar Singh College in collaboration with the three National Service Scheme Units headed by Prof. Abida Parveen, Dr. Syed Aijaz and Dr. Hamidullah Wani organised a function in the campus on the World AIDS Day.  College Principal, Prof. Zahoor Ahmad More

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IKMT decry improper arrangements for Muharram

Srinagar, Dec 5: Imam-e-Khomani Memorial Trust (IKMT) has expressed strong resentment over lack of proper arrangements for Muharram in Kargil.  Prominent religious leader Shikh Zakri while addressing a gathering at Youth park Kargil rejected the arrangements by the district administration More

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Mirwaiz pays tributes to Karbala martyrs

Delivering Sermon At Alam Sahab Shrine Narwara Today

Srinagar, Dec 5: Paying glowing tributes to martyrs of Karabal, the Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Muhammad Umar Farooq said Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) along with his family members preferred martyrdom to surrender before the tyrannical forces.  In his message on Ashura, Mirwaiz said More

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Ganderbal journalists form Press Club

Ganderbal, Dec. 5: The journalists of Ganderbal district today decided to work under one banner and formed a Press Club.   The decision was taken in a meeting of journalists of the district. On the occasion, the journalists formed Press Club Ganderbal and elected its executive body.& More

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Information deptt organises photo exhibition

Srinagar, Dec 5: The Department of Information and Public Relation today organised a photo exhibition on the eve of 106th birthday of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah at his mausoleum, Naseem Bagh here.   The Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul inaugurated the exhibition. Various More

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