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Al-Qaeda confirms Osama’s death

‘Will Take Revenge’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Dubai, May 6: Al-Qaeda Friday confirmed the death of its chief Osama bin Laden, five days after the most wanted man in the world was killed by American commandos in Pakistan’s Abbottabad town, warning that his blood would not be “wasted” and attacks against the US and it allies would continue.
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3rd biggest news of 21st century

‘Hunt Cost US Around $3 Trillion’

Washington, May 6: The killing of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US special forces in Pakistan surpassed Britain’s much publicised Royal Wedding to be ranked as the third biggest news of the 21st century, according to a study.A survey conducted by the Austin-based Global Language Monitor said More

Geelani leads funeral prayers

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, May 6: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on Friday led funeral prayers in absentia of the slain Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden at Batamaloo here. Funeral prayers for Osama were also held at various other places across the valley on the call of Geelani. Special prayers More

11 killed in Reasi accident

5 Die, 8 Injured In Other Mishaps

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar/Jammu, May 6: At least 11 persons, including a couple, were killed and three minors critically wounded in a tragic road mishap on Reasi-Rajouri border Friday morning.The ill-fated Tata Sumo was on its way from Sharda Sharief to Gool when it met with the mishap between Chasana and Mahore More

AI strike takes toll on Srinagar Airport

Stakeholders Seek Govt Intervention On Additional Flights

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, May 6: Chaos just seems to be mounting at the Srinagar ‘International’ Airport in the wake of continued strike by Air India pilots, which entered 10th day Friday.Sources disclosed to Greater Kashmir that it was becoming extremely difficult for the commercial airlines and the Airports More

Unique gastric disease affects Kashmir: British journal

‘It Is A Matter Of Worry; Calls For Early Recognition, Treatment’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar. May 6: A British medical journal has reported that Kashmir is hit by a “unique hitherto unrecognized disease” involving lining of the duodenum and producing hundreds and thousands of 2 to 5 mm size tumours.The report, published in the British Medical Journal Gastroenterology (BMC Gastroenterology More

No parallel between 9/11, 26/11: US

Washington, May 6: Underscoring that Osama bin Laden's case was "clearly unique", the United States Thursday declined to endorse any Indian bid to go after the plotters of Mumbai attacks living in Pakistan."I don't want to speculate too broadly about an operation that was clearly unique in the More

GOI bars news companies from receiving foreign funds

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 6: The companies or associations engaged in production and distribution of news and current affairs programmes have been prohibited from receiving any financial contribution from foreign countries.The change has been effected by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), More



  • Opinion

What after Osama?

It all depends on how the ordeal of Muslims is explained

WORDS WITHIN BY FIRDOUS SYED

What next, is the most frequently asked question after the death of the al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Does the death of al-Qaeda chief--- who through his extreme reactions personified anger and hatred More


  • Op-Ed

Whose gain, whose loss?

THE MISSION OSAMA

BUT THE BIGGER QUESTION IS THIS. WAS OSAMA WORTH TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS US SPENT ON TRACKING HIM DOWN AND THOUSANDS OF INNOCENTS KILLED IN THE PROCESS, ASKS SHOAIB SHAH

Obama announces Osama dead. Congratulations America, Congratulations Obama. You have done it. Good Job. And here does the American and others celebrate the death for most of the people of the world this More



  • Letters

Verinag encroachment: Time to feel concerned

This refers to the news item  ( GK 5-5-2011) about the pollution and encroachment in Verinag. It is very sad to know that another prestigious water body is heading towards its untimely death. Growing More


  • Editorial

Need for restraint

Jingoism, that too in sensitive times, is never a good thing. Those who negotiate such moments with far sight and wisdom have always been proved better off than those who choose to act otherwise.  More


  • Kashmir

Unrest victim’s family dares Govt

‘MY BROTHER NOT A CRIMINAL’

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, May 6: Family of Rafiq Ahmed Bangroo, killed during 2010 summer unrest, on Friday dared Government to prove its claim that the deceased was a “criminal.” “Let them prove there was any FIR More


  • Srinagar City

Shahr-e-Khaas craves for road repairs, public transport

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, May 6: Shahr-e-Khaas has been left behind on the developmental front with people accusing the state government of being callous towards the densely populated old City. With majority of City More



  • Jammu

VDC member kills son

Jammu, May 6: A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member shot dead his son in a remote village of Jammu’s Rajouri district last night, police said on Friday. “The VDC Member Inder Singh had verbal dual More


  • Briefs

Naseem Akhter passes away

Srinagar, May 6: Noted Kashmiri singer, Naseem Akhter, 80, passed away at SK Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura on Friday evening. Naseem was ailing from the last one week. She was buried in a graveyard More


  • Business

New VAT return form not acceptable to traders: KTF

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 6: The Kashmir Traders’ Federation (KTF) today said the new VAT return form was not acceptable to the traders and the federation would fight against it tooth and nail. It said a high More


  • News

Mirwaiz inaugurates kasmirwatch.com

Brussels, May 6: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday inaugurated the Brussels based Kashmir news portal www.kashmirwatch.com.  While talking to the reporters here, Mirwaiz More



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