GOVT TO CONSOLIDATE ON PEACE GAINS: OMAR

‘People Gave Befitting Reply To Subversive Elements’

JAVAID MALIK

Srinagar, Dec 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed satisfaction over 2011 passing off peacefully and asserted that his Government would consolidate on the “peace gains” in 2012.Talking to Greater Kashmir on New Year eve, Omar said, “I thank people for making 2011 one of the most More

Valleyites yearn for calm 2012

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, Dec 31: At the time when world is setting up for New Year bash, for Valleyites 2012 brings hope that peace will prevail.As the festive spirit is yet to creep in the trouble torn valley, the people deemed that leaders would pave way for better political solution for Kashmir if the peace More

2011 a watershed: Kuldeep Khoda

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Dec 31: Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda has said the year 2011 emerged as a ‘watershed year’ for the state. "As a result of our combined efforts, there has been discernible improvement in the situation. The militancy related incidents continue to show a dwindling graph and were More

Movement needs diplomatic front: Yasin Malik

Speakers Hail Dr Fai As Ambassador Of Kashmir

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Dec 31: Hailing the contribution of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai and Prof. Abdul Ahad Wani in the ongoing struggle, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik Saturday said resistance movement needs a powerful diplomatic front for success.Addressing a seminar titled “Diplomatic More

Separatist clamour puts Govt in fix

By Blaming People, State Inadvertently Pits Itself Against Masses

SHAFAAT SHAH

Srinagar, Dec 31: The raking up of the issue of basic amenities by the separatist leadership is seemingly causing more concern in the Government than expected. Though initially the clamour was dismissed by Pundits as the ‘lack of issues’ with the separatists, but the discourse it triggered has put More

Gulmarg turns epi-center of New Year celebrations

Welcomes 2012 With Sophisticated Cracker Show

ARIF SHAFI WANI

Srinagar, Dec 31: It seems all roads of the Valley led to famous ski-resort Gulmarg as the mountain-locked bowl witnessed an unprecedented rush of tourists and locals today to celebrate the New Year.The State Government for the first time organised a sophisticated cracker-show to welcome the New More

Army received people's support:Lt Gen Hasnain

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Dec 31: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lt General SA Hasnain, on Saturday said that Army received tremendous support from every segment of Kashmiri society.In his New Year message, the GOC said, “I on behalf of all ranks of the Army in Kashmir, convey More

PM's New Year message

‘Govt Committed To Strong Lokpal’

AGENCIES

New Delhi, Dec 31: In a New Year message to the nation, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today said that he will personally work to provide an honest and a more efficient government.The PM also said that the government is committed to a strong Lokpal and that it was unfortunate that the bill could More

2011 witnessed low level of violence:Chidambaram

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Mumbai, Dec 31: This year witnessed a "historic low" level of terror and naxalite-related violence in states affected by the twin problems, Home Minister P Chidambaram said here today."2011 witnessed a historic low in the level of violence in the affected states, especially Jammu and Kashmir, More

JKEEU hail Basharat’s appointment

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Electrical Employees Union has hailed the Government’s decision to appoint Basharat Ahmad Dhar as Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation More

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