Protests in Sopore against PDD

Residents Seek Repair Of Defunct Street-Lights

GHULAM MUHAMMAD

Sopore, Aug 9: Massive protests broke out in this north Kashmir town on Thursday against the Power Department for its alleged failure to repair the defunct street-lights for the past six months. The protesters said the street-lights in various areas here are lying defunct for last six months More

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New Delhi’s rejection vindicated our stand: Separatists

INTERLOCUTORS’ REPORT

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Aug 9: Reacting to the announcement of Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh that the Centre had no plans to implement the interlocutors’ recommendations on Kashmir, both separatist and mainstream camps on Thursday claimed that it had vindicated the stand of those who opposed the panel More

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Where is money meant for windstorm victims?

Six Months On, Affected Families Await Compensation

IMRAN MUZAFFAR

Srinagar, Aug 9: While the Jammu and Kashmir Government claims to have released crores of rupees as compensation to the victims of windstorm that hit Kashmir Valley in March this year, not a single affected family has been compensated till date. On June 8, the state government released Rs More

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High Court dismisses bail application of 2 convicts

They Were Earlier Sentenced By Local Trial Court For ‘Aiding Rape, Murder’

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Aug 9: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Thursday dismissed the bail applications of two convicts who have been sentenced by a local trial court for aiding rape and murder of a girl in 2005.    A division bench comprising Chief Justice M M Kumar and Justice Muzaffar Hussain More

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Court hears partial arguments in Dr Qasim Faktoo case

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Aug 9:  A local court here Thursday heard partial final arguments in a case against Chairman of Muslim League Dr Muhammad Qasim Faktoo.   The Court of Third Additional Sessions Judge Srinagar Y P Kotwal heard the inconclusive arguments regarding the case against Faktoo More

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NC condemns Ganderbal killing

Fascist minded leaders trying to vitiate atmosphere: Tanvir

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar Aug 9: The National Conference on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of a youth in Ganderbal and demanded stern action against the accused. “There was an altercation between two schools of thought resulting in an unfortunate death of a person, our party demands an exemplary More

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Observe Aug 10 as Youm-i-Shuhda-i-Kashmir: Geelani to people

 Srinagar, Aug 9: The chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday called for observing August 10, Friday as “Youm-i-Shuhda-i-Kashmir” and August 17, Jumat-ul-Wida, as Youm-i-Qudus.  Geelani, in a statement today, also called for complete shutdown on August 15. < More

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JK in neck deep corruption: Vakil

Rafiabad (Baramulla) Aug 9: Former Minister and Member AICC, Abdul Gani Vakil, on Thursday said the JK is in neck deep corruption and no serious effort is being made to check it. Vakil while addressing a gathering here in north Kashmir said: “If government becomes a party in shielding corrupt More

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Youth only can change corrupt system: Mehbooba

Islamabad (Anantnag), Aug 9: Asking youth to participate in democratic process pro-actively, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said they alone can change the prevailing system of misgovernance and corruption. Addressing a youth meeting at Town Hall here in More

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Slapping PSA on Masrat sheer hooliganism: Asiya

Srinagar, Aug 9: Strongly condemning the slapping of fifth consecutive PSA on the incarcerated senior Muslim League leader Masrat Alam Bhat, the Dukhtaran-e-Milat chief, Asiya Andrabi, on Thursday termed it a sheer demonstration of “hooliganism” by the rulers.  “These rulers have imprisoned More

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Govt empowers Forest Protection Force

Personnel can now use arms against timber smugglers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 9: In a significant decision, the State Government has empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Protection Force to effectively deal with timber smugglers. In this regard, the Government has issued SRO-264 vide its notification dated August 9, 2012, where under the working rules More

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LA Environment Committee visits Gurez

Srinagar: The Committee on Environment (EC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly headed by its Chairman, MY Tarigami today conducted extensive tour of various areas of Gurez Tehsil and took stock of the measures taken by the Department of Tourism for exploring tourism potential in the area.
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Siblings drown in Dal Lake

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, Aug 9: A brother-sister duo was drowned in Dal Lake while swimming in it near Rainawari area here on Thursday.  Police identified the victims as Asif Ali (6) and his sister Sakina (4) of Meerbehri Mohalla Rainawari.   The siblings, police said had gone to swim in Dal More

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File reply: High Court to Government

SEALING OF MEDICAL SHOP

Srinagar, Aug 9: The High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the State government to file reply to the writ petition filed by Rifat Muhammad Khan owner of pediatric pharmacy shop at GB Pant hospital.  A  Division Bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice, M M Kumar, and Justice More

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Omar inspects works at Charar-e-Sharief

Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today visited Charar-e-Sharief and paid obeisance at Dargah Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA). He prayed for peace and development of the State and well being of the people. The CM inspected various work under execution in the Shrine complex and gave directions More

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Implement Saghir panel report: Hakim to NC

Srinagar, Aug 9: The Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and MLA Khan Sahab, Hakim Muhammad Yasin, on Thursday said the ruling National Conference should take all steps to implement the recommendations of Justice Saghir Commission.  In a statement, Hakim said, “If Justice Saghir has proposed More

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KU's Botany Department conferred gold medal

Srinagar, Aug 9: Recognizing the significant contribution made by its staff and researchers to the study and conservation of Himalayan flora, Department of Botany University of Kashmir was conferred with the prestigious ‘Kohli Memorial Gold Medal’ by Himalayan Plant Association here on Wednesday.
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