3-yrs on, Sopore family awaits justice

Their Son Was Killed In Punjab

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, May 26: Three years after a Sopore man was brutally murdered in Punjab over a marital discord, his family still awaits justice.   Ishfaq Yusuf, 34, a model-turned aspiring pilot was killed allegedly by his in-laws at Fatehgarg-Churian village in Punjab where he was fighting More

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‘Sincere service to people leaves lasting impression’

Omar Meets IFS Probationers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 26: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday said that a well planned strategy is required to boost tourism without compromising with the conservation of environment. He said various modules are available to focus simultaneously on both these important areas. Addressing of the More

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Shopian Bar delegation meets CM

Srinagar, May 26: A deputation of Shopian Bar Association called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Saturday, an official spokesman said. He said the delegation apprised the Chief Minister about the issues pertaining to the welfare and development of the Bar.  Meanwhile, two deputations More

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Geelani to inaugurate Facebook campaign for Dr Qasim’s release

Srinagar, May 26: The chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) is scheduled to formally inaugurate Facebook campaign on May 28, Monday, at 11.30 a.m. to press for the demand for the release of incarcerated amalgam leader and Muslim League Chairman Dr Muhammad Qasim.  “The Kashmiri students have already More

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Peace imperative for good governance, sustainable economy: Mir

Wanigam (Pattan), May 26: Urging people to give peace a chance, President of Democratic Party Nationalist (DPN) and Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir on Saturday said that good governance is key for boosting the economy of J&K. The Minister while addressing a public gathering here More

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Translate charge sheet in English within week: CJM to Police

JALEEL ANDRABI CASE

D A RASHID

Srinagar, May 26: Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar Saturday granted one more Week’s time to police to translate the charge sheet and appended documents into English in the case of Jaleel Andrabi, noted lawyer and human rights activist who was killed 17 years ago after he was picked up from More

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Overall situation normal: GOC

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, May 26: The General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt General SA Hasnain on Saturday said that despite some militancy related incidents in the recent time, the security situation in the Kashmir valley has remained stable. "The overall situation in the Valley has remained normal More

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Kashmir saga of broken promises, half-hearted initiatives: NC

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar May 26: National Conference spokesman Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday said Kashmir is a saga of broken promises, above-turns, and half hearted initiatives.  “Kashmiris judge every move with suspicion due to their past experiences. It is a dangerous trend and the peace loving people may More

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Interlocutors report essay on Kashmir: ANC

Srinagar, May 26: Senior vice- president of Awami National Conference, Muzafar Shah on Saturday termed the interlocutors report as an essay on Kashmir on which crores of rupees were wasted. “Thirty Seven Lakh Rupees per page of the 172 page centre- appointed. Interlocutors report costing a whopping More

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Hurriyat (M) executive council meet deferred

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar May 26: An important meeting of the executive council members of Hurriyat (M) was again deferred on Saturday.  Taking to Greater Kashmir, Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said, “We could not meet today as mother of Shabir Ahmed Shah is seriously ill. So we More

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Social,political activists join PC

We Need To Empower Every Individual: Sajad

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 26:  A delegation of residents of Samoon Colony, S D colony, Solina, Barapathar, Lachmanpora and Bazaar Batmallo called on the Chairman of J& K Peoples Conference Sajad Gani Lone at his residence here on Saturday, a PC spokesman said.    He said the interaction More

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Interlocutors failed to provide solution to K-issue: APSCC

Srinagar, May 26: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Saturday said the Centre appointed interlocutors have failed to provide any solution to the longstanding Kashmir issue.    “Although the interlocutors have admitted the problems faced by the people of Jammu and More

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Opposition frustrated: Sagar

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Kulgam, May 26: Asserting that government has ensured good governance for the effective implementation of various welfare programmes so that more and more people get benefitted, the Minister for Rural Development, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Sagar on Saturday said the opposition More

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KU to organise Seerat symposium

Srinagar, May 26: Shah Hamdaan Institute of Islamic Studies Kashmir University is holding one day symposium on the theme ‘Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the Educator Par Excellence” on June 9.  Professor Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor of the Kashmir University will preside the inaugural session and More

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Seer Hamdan residents meet CM

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Srinagar, May 26: A delegation of residents of Seer Hamdan village of famous tourist resort Pahalgam Saturday met the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and demanded that area should be brought under the Panchayat Raj.  The village is presently under the Municipal Committee and according to the More

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Malik castigates Govt for employees’ arrest

Srinagar, May 26: The Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik on Saturday expressed strong resentment over the arrest of hundreds of employees and their leaders for the last three days, terming it highly condemnable. “Hundreds of peacefully protesting employees and noted More

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Div Com interacts with special children at Chotay Taaray

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today interacted with special children at Chotay Taaray Foundation at Rajbagh.  He also  enquired about the problems being faced by them. Dr Samoon sanctioned an amount of Rs 10,000 out of Regional Red Cross funds for the More

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Extension lecture on changing trends in development held

Srinagar, May 26: As part of professional and academic development of the Department of Social Work, an extension lecture by Arjimand Hussain Talib, an international development expert and consultant to UN and allied agencies was organized.   Delivering a lecture on ‘Development and Social More

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Govt’s repressive action condemnable: Tarigami

Srinagar: CPI (M) State secretary and MLA Kulgam Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Saturday criticized the Government for what he termed as its repressive attitude towards the employees. “Government can’t be so repressive against its own employees and action against them in condemnable. Government More

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708 cases taken up in Bla Mega Lok Adalat

Baramulla: As a part of Mega Lok Adalat Week, Lok Adalats are being held in District Court Baramulla and other subordinate Courts of the district under the Chairmanship of District Legal Services Authority and Principal District and Sessions Judge Baramulla Muhammad Shafi Khan. 708 cases of More

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Local fund employees hail CTA

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, May 26: All College Local Fund Employees Union held a meeting at Pratap Park Lal Chowk here Saturday. The meeting presided over by its president Ajaz Ahmad was attended by all the district presidents and executive body members. The union spokesman said the meeting hailed More

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Police organise workshop for ex-millitants

Srinagar, May 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police organized a one day workshop for released militants at District Police Lines Baramulla on Saturday.   During the workshop, a team of counselors, social workers and doctors of Police drug de-addiction center interacted with 150 released militants More

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Kashmiri researcher to attend Global Innovation Summit in US

Srinagar: A local researcher Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad has been invited to attend the Global Innovation Summit to be held at Silicon Valley, California, USA from July 16-18. Fayaz, who hails from Halmatpora Kupwara, is full time research scholar at the Center for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru More

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