Swami Agnivesh calls on Geelani

‘We are neither against people of India nor any religion’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 17: Noted social activist Swami Agnivesh Tuesday called on the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani here. “The conscious masses of India should help Kashmiris and raise their voice against the brutalities inflicted on the people here. We are neither against More

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6,000 ton foodgrain rot in CAPD godown

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipore, May 17: Nearly 6000 tons of foodgrains meant for distribution among the poor have been rotting in this north Kashmir district for the past 15-years.      The documents—copies of which are with Greater Kashmir—reveal how the food grains were illegally stockpiled More

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AFSPA issue between Centre, State: Army

‘ECONOMY REAL PROBLEM’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 17: The General officer Commanding Kilo Force Ravi Thogde Tuesday said Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) legislation was an issue between State and Centre government. “It (AFSPA) is an issue between State and Centre government .They have to take a political decision. I More

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Army committed to transparent dealings:Lt Gen Hasnain

Srinagar, May 17: Army on Tuesday said that it was committed to “truthful and transparent” dealings in Jammu and Kashmir.  “Human rights’ is the heart of our hearts theme and Army is committed to truthful and transparent dealings,” General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps More

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‘Any solution without Kashmiris bound to fail’

PEACE CONFERENCE ENDS

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, May 17: The 2-day peace conference on Kashmir ended here on Tuesday with participants unanimously agreeing on the fact that any solution without the inclusion of Kashmiris would “prove to be a failure.” Prof S B Choudary, president of West Bengal chapter of Bangladesh Bharat Pakistan More

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Khour Pattan residents pin hope on CM

DETENTION OF YOUTH

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, May 17: After the police failed to address the complaints of residents under the banner of Coordination Committee of Khour Sherabad village in Pattan tehsil of Baramulla district, the committee has pinned hope on the chief minister Omar Abdullah to intervene for the redressal of their grievances More

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CIC calls on Governor

Srinagar, May 17: The State Chief Information Commissioner, Ghulam Rasool Sufi, called on the Governor, N. N. Vohra, at Raj Bhavan here today.   During an hour long meeting, the Governor and Sufi discussed the functioning of the State Right to Information Act 2009 and the measures being More

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Govt primary school Kun-Nard closed from 1 week; authorities clueless

LACK OF TEACHERS

SHAHID RAFIQ

Kupwara, May 17: The Government run primary school at Kun-Nard Batpora-Haihama here has been closed for one week due to lack of teaching staff.  The residents of the area today staged a sit-in inside the school premises demanding immediate appointment of teachers, saying the Department of More

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Bodies of boy, woman recovered in Valley

Srinagar, May 17: Police has recovered bodies of a boy and a woman from Islamabad (Anantnag) and Kangan respectively.  According to police communiqué, body of nine-year-old boy Muzaffar Ahmad Gangroo son of Abdul Salam of Soaf Shali Kokernag was recovered from Nallah Brengi at Soaf Shali More

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5000 recodex bottles seized,4 held: Police

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, May 17: Police has claimed to have achieved a major success in its anti-narcotics drive by seizing 5100 bottles of recodex from a Sumo at Mirgund Pattan on Monday arresting four persons. The consignment of recodex (having properties similar to contraband Phensidyl), was meant for More

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'Ganderbal roads in dilapidated condition'

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, May 17: The residents of Ganderbal have demanded upgradation and macadamization of roads. The roads in Gadoora, Saloora, Bamloora, Kurhama, Reshpora, Gutlibagh, and Wurpash in Ganderbal Tehsil and Barsoo, Kurhama, Dunbkadal, Andarwan, Tulmuala, Wakura and Kondabal in Lar Tehsils More

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Hafta-e-Shahadat commences

SHAHEED-E-MILLAT’S ANNIVERSARY

Srinagar: Hafta-e-Shahadat, in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-i-Milat, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulana Muhammad Farooq (RA) being observed on May 21, was formally started on Tuesday with Quran Khwani.   The Quran Khwani was organized by the Anjuman-e-Auqaf, Jamia Masjid More

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Build rapport with people: Dr Farooq to NC leaders

Srinagar: The National Conference president and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday called upon the party leaders to build rapport with people and spare no efforts in getting their problems resolved.  Addressing a meeting of NC core group members here, More

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Buddha Purnima celebrated with fervor

Srinagar: The 2555th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha was celebrated with religious fervor here today. In this connection, a function was organized by Himalayan Buddhist cultural Association, Students wing at Nigeen club. Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora who was More

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Poswal seeks alternate settlement for dislodged Gujjars

Srinagar, May 17: President of Akhil Bhartiya Gujjar Mahasabha, JK Chapter, Ishfaq-Ur-Rehman Poswal, on Tuesday urged the Government to provide alternative settlements to Gujjars dislodged from their present tenements at Yusmarg. In a meeting of Gujjar Tribal Community held here Poswal discussed More

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CEC concludes Valley visit

Directs Forest Deptt to study saw mills in JK

Srinagar, May 17: The Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) concluded its three-day visit to the Valley Tuesday. The committee met the Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal here this morning and deliberated upon the issues confronting the forest protection in the State. Welcoming More

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'Construction on 8 polytechs to start soon'

Srinagar, May 17: The Government today decided to start the construction of eight polytechnics in the State, four each in Kashmir and Jammu regions, among the 17 new polytechnics being set up under the Skill Development Mission. This was decided at a meeting of officers and engineers presided More

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