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No need for protection to Army: Omar

‘AFSPA Will Have To Go,Cabinet To Take Final Call’

RAJEEV SHARMA

Jammu, Nov 9: Maintaining that the government has to have courage for “bold initiatives” on the issue of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday questioned the need for protection to the army in the areas where they have not worked for years together.“Army More

UHQ discusses pros & cons

Army Resists Withdrawal

FIRDOUS TAK

Jammu, Nov 9: The top decision-making body on matters concerning security in Jammu and Kashmir – Unified Headquarters– Wednesday discussed possibilities of removing the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some parts of the state, possibly from Srinagar, Budgam, Jammu and Samba More

No going back on new job policy: CM

‘Blames Finance Deptt For Misgivings’

Jammu, Nov 9: Amid raging protests against the government’s new “controversial” job policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday broke his silence over the issue, saying there was nothing wrong in “stipendiary mode” of recruitment.“There is nothing wrong in stipendiary mode. Our options are More

Rahul not happy with JK governance: Soz

‘NC Not Used To Sharing Power, Many Things Going Against Coalition Spirit’

SHAFAAT SHAH

Srinagar, Nov 9: What casts aspersions on the performance of the National Conference-led state government, state Congress chief Prof Saifuddin Soz has said that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is not happy with the governance in Jammu and Kashmir. Rahul reportedly expressed his displeasure More

Manmohan-Gilani meeting today

'Trust Deficit Shrinking'

INDO-PAK THAW

SNEHESH ALEX PHILIPAddu (Maldives), Nov 9: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani will hold talks here tomorrow with India saying the trust deficit with its neighbour was “shrinking” and that there was a very positive atmosphere.The More

‘Things moving in right direction’

REZAUL H LASKAR\PTI

Islamabad, Nov 9: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said things were moving in the “right direction” in the Indo-Pak dialogue process and this has increased the importance and effectiveness of SAARC.“Naturally, Pakistan and India have a dialogue procedure under which everything More

Krishna meets Hina Khar

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Addu (Maldives), Nov 9: In the backdrop of “shrinking” trust deficit, India and Pakistan Thursday discussed the key issue of terrorism, which has dogged the bilateral ties for years, with New Delhi asking Islamabad not to allow terrorism from its soil and seeking speedy trial of 26/11 case.External More

SIC slams Revenue Department on information denial

Asks PIO To Reveal Details Of Land Encroachment

SYED MOHSIN

Srinagar, Nov 9: The State Information Commission (SIC) has slammed the Revenue Department for denying vital information on land encroachment under the J&K Right to Information Act of 2009.Disposing off a complaint filed by Raman Sharma, also a RTI activist, about land encroachment in Jammu More

Geelani,Bukharis bereaved

Syed Hussain Passes Away

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 9: Wali Muhammad Shah Geelani, brother of Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani passed away after a prolonged illness here on Tuesday, while Syed Abdul Majeed Bukhari, brother of Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar Syed Ashiq Bukhari passed away on Monday.Meanwhile, Syed More

US diplomat calls on Mir

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Nov 9: Minister Counsellor for Political Affairs, Embassy of USA, Herro K Mustafa called on Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir in Jammu on Wednesday. They discussed political, economic and developmental issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir.Sources said Mir briefed Mustafa about the More

Fresh snowfall in upper reaches

Sgr-Leh Road Closed

Srinagar, Nov 9: Higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley Thursday received snowfall while parts of the region recorded light to moderate rains, a MeT official said here.Higher mountainous reaches of the Kashmir valley, including those surrounding the Gulmarg resort, have experienced snowfall, he More



Greater Kashmir Plus GK Welfare Trust

  • Briefs

Bear shot dead in Pulwama

Pulwama: A bear, who, attacked and wounded four persons at Ratnipora here was shot dead by police in the village on Wednesday.  Station House Officer, Mushtaq Ahmad told Greater Kashmir that the black More


  • National

31 get life term in Gujarat riot case

AGENCIES

Mehsana, Gujarat, Nov 9: A special court in Gujarat convicted and sentenced to life 31 people out of 73 accused in one of the nine Gujarat riots cases of 2002.  The special fast-track court in Mehsana More



  • Opinion

Kashmir’s Political Self

There is a deep rooted urge in Kashmir to act in political ways

INKSIGHT BY MEHMOOD UR RASHID

The search for peace and containment of violence is always present in conflict zones, though in different measure and rhythm. No matter how crusted the violence in any conflict zone might be, the urge More


  • GK Magazine

Guru Nanak’s Mission

Kashmir Had A Lasting Impact On Guru Nanak’s Mind

SPIRITUAL BY DR. KIRAT SINGH INQULABI

The Sikhism is the youngest of all known world religions. Its founders are Ten Gurus who lived from 1469-1708. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion is beyond interpretation. It is believed that the More



  • Letters

Review it

This refers to the new job policy of the state government. How ironic is it that on the one hand New Delhi sought services of interlocutors to address alienation in J&K, but on the other, the youth More


  • Editorial

Darbar Moves

While Valley took time off to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the state government silently moved its Darbar to Jammu. There is thus a certain sense of vacuum that has followed the festivities. Heightening this More


  • Business

JK gets first Bharti Walmart store

Several products available have been locally sourced: Mittal

GK NEWS NETWORK/ PTI

Jammu, Nov 9: Bharti Walmart, the joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Walmart Stores, today opened its first cash-and-carry store here. Launching the first Bharti Walmart store here and 13th More


  • Sports

'India tour was a learning experience'

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

London, Nov 9: A below par show in the recent India tour cost him his place in the England side but paceman Jade Dernbach said the experience of playing in India has made him a better cricketer. The More


  • Kashmir

Financial hurdle hits framing of legislation on juvenile justice

FINANCE DEPARTMENT RETURNS BILL TO SWD

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Nov 9: The framing of new law on juvenile justice in Jammu and Kashmir has hit a roadblock with Finance Department raising queries over the financial requirements for implementing of the Legislation More


  • Srinagar City

IGNORED GOJWARA AWAITS REVIVAL OF LOST GLORY

As if dilapidated drains and lanes weren’t enough that public park has become a safe adobe for rats while recreation there is risky also due to presence of electric transformer

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, Nov 9: Equally known as residential area and a business hub for centuries –the Gojwara locality in Shaher-e-Khaas –now mocks at the government claims of “reviving the lost glory” of the old City More



  • Jammu

Dalai Lama to visit Jammu on Nov 16

Jammu, Nov 9: Spiritual Buddhist leader, Dalai Lama is visiting Jammu on November 16, an official communiqué said. According to it, on reaching Jammu, Dalai Lama will visit Kala Kendra to witness More


  • World

Iran working on atomic bomb: IAEA

New York, Nov 9: United Nations weapons inspectors have suggested that Iran "carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear device" and that the project may still be under way, the New More



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