Religious, political organizations anguished at gutting of Dastgeer Sahib (RA) shrine
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, June 26: Cutting across political and religious ideologies, the statements from various political, social and religious organizations continued to pour in on the second day today, expressing shock and grief over the gutting of revered Dastageer Sahib (RA) shrine at Khanyar here.   MoreFirefighters came without preparation: Sajada Nasheen
MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN
Srinagar, June 26: At a time when Kashmir is mourning the loss of its revered cultural and religious symbol—Dastageer Sahab (RA) shrine—the Fire and Emergency department has come under severe criticism for poor preparedness and showing laxity in dousing the fire. While officials said the MoreVohra for use of latest techniques to investigate ‘organized-crime’
Inaugurates All India Forensic Science Conference
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, June 26: Governor NN Vohra Tuesday called upon the Forensic Science experts to utilize the latest scientific approaches and techniques for “detection and investigation of organized crime, mafia and militant offences to establish irrefutable scientific evidence for bringing the criminals More
Assault on Shah, Khan, ors condemned
Srinagar, June 26: The yesterday’s assault on Hurriyat Conference (M) leaders, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan and others, by some people at Khanyar here has evoked severe condemnation from different separatist groups and leaders, terming it a handiwork of anti-movement elements. “ MorePDP blames NC
Srinagar, June 26: The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday blamed ruling National Conference (NC) for attacking the senior separatist leaders Shabir Ahmed Shah and Nayeem Khan at Khanyar in old city on Monday. “It seems some political elements MoreTaj reviews status of Kokernag schemes
Srinagar, June 26: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Taj Mohi ud Din Tuesday reviewed the status of hydraulic schemes in Breng (Kokernag) constituency in south Kashmir. An official spokesman said Taj took a serious note of the issues raised by the Minister for Public Enterprises More2 women commit suicide
Bodies of 2 men fished out
Srinagar, June 26: Two women allegedly committed suicide in Kulgam district of south Kashmir while bodies of two men were fished out from Dal Lake and river Jhelum here, police said on Tuesday. A young girl committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her home in Kulgam town MoreAasiya demands release of Dr Faktoo
Srinagar, June 26: Chairperson of Dukhtaran-e-Millat Aasiya Andrabi on Tuesday said Government of India should initiate process of releasing political prisoners of Jammu and Kashmir who have been in jail for two decades or less and replicate what Pakistan President did to Sarbjit Singh by ordering More
DRUG DE-ADDICTION DAY OBSERVED
SUHAIL AJMAL
Bandipora, June 26: The teachers here in Higher Secondary School Aloosa on Tuesday organized a seminar to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking. Superintendent of Police Bashir Ahmed Kahn was the Chief Guest on the occasion while senior physician and specialists MoreSeminar held at Radio Kashmir
Contemporary Kashmiri Prose
Srinagar, June 26: A seminar on “Contemporary Kashmiri Prose” was organized by Radio Kashmir Srinagar today in its auditorium on Tuesday. The seminar was held in three sessions i.e. Kashmiri novel, Kashmiri Drama and Kashmiri short story. Dr Bashar Bashir presented his paper on Kashmiri MoreMedical, dental camp held at Pulwama
Srinagar, June 26: An NGO “Society For Upliftment of Kashmir” organized a free medical cum dental camp at Pulwama Govt Girls Middle School (Chandgam) in south Kashmir. Organizers said that different professionals like general physicians, surgeons, including plastic and orthopedic surgeon More- Kashmir
Religious, political organizations anguished at gutting of Dastgeer Sahib (RA) shrine
GK NEWS NETWORK
Srinagar, June 26: Cutting across political and religious ideologies, the statements from various political, social and religious organizations continued to pour in on the second day today, expressing More
- Srinagar City
Govt sleeps on threat to revered landmarks
HISTORIC SHRINES VULNERABLE TO FIRE
PART I
M HYDERI
Srinagar, June 26: If shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani(RA) was gutted to cinder in no time at the Dastgeer Sahib, Khanyaar Monday morning, the risk to other such religious places in this City More
- Jammu
Chenab Valley to be covered under new health scheme: Azad
JAMMU, JUNE 26: Expansion of higher education, healthcare institutions and roads is needed for socio-economic uplift of people in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi More
- South Asia
Separatist leaders aghast over attack on Shah, others
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, June 26: Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (Pakistan Chapter) Mehmood Ahmed Saghar Tuesday strongly condemned the ‘attack’ on senior separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah at Khanyar More
- World
Iran hosts international Silk Route conference
AGENCIES
Tehran, June 26: Iran organised the 3rd International Silk Road Conference at Tabriz, in an attempt to extend friendship among the countries located along the ancient route. Many traders, economic More
- Bandipora
R&B defunct since NC-led coalition took over: Locals
ROADS DILAPIDATED, BRIDGES INCOMPLETE
SUHAIL AJMAL
Bandipora: Residents of this north Kashmir district are up in arms against the government for its “failure” to repair roads and construct bridges here. They allege that Roads and Buildings department, More


