30 lakh Muslims to arrive in Mina today

WAQUF-E-ARAFAT ON THURSDAY

HAJJ-2012

GK MONITORING DESK

Makkah, Oct 23: Around 30 lakh Muslims from across the world would be reaching Mina Wednesday evening for performing Hajj with the main pillar of the annual pilgrimage ‘Waquf-e-Arafat’ to be performed on Thursday.The biggest tent village will be erected in Mina, where over 30 lakh pilgrims will More

TAJ SEEKS SPEAKER’S INTERVENTION

Minister Says Legislative Council House Panel Constituted With Malafide Intention

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Oct 23: Inquiry into alleged forest land grab by PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Taj Mohiuddin, took a new turn as the Minister wrote to Speaker, Legislative Assembly, with the plea that “malafide intentions” and “personal enmity” was behind the constitution of the House panel More

Mulling unity on 2008 pattern: Mirwaiz Umar

‘Can’t Tolerate Anything Against Kashmiris’ Interests’

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Oct 23: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Tuesday said that efforts are on for coordination between different separatist groups on the pattern of 2008.“I assure you that there are no serious differences between us. We are all on one path. Whatever party or leader More

Victims allege neglect by separatist camp

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Hurriyat headquarters at Rajbagh witnessed emotional scenes when victims of violence from across Kashmir accused separatist leaders of ignoring them.The meet between separatists and victims was organized by Kashmir Salvation Movement and Association of Kashmiri Affected Families More

Stakeholders pitch for more LPG outlets in Valley

‘Why Don’t We See Long Queues For Cooking Gas Outside Kashmir’

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Oct 23: While the oil companies operating in J&K strictly adhere to the new LPG policy announced by Government of India recently, these companies have miserably ‘failed’ to increase the number of outlets for better delivery of services and hassle free distribution of cooking gas in the More

Kashmir issue a reality: Yasin Malik

‘Linking Tourism, Sports With Politics Reflects Negative Mindset’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 23: The chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Muhammad Yasin Malik, has said buying apples at Lal Chowk here and tourists visiting some places does not mean that all is well in Kashmir.“Kashmir issue is a reality. Buying apples at Lal Chowk and issuing statements from New More

Congress wants extension of 73rd Amendment to JK in toto

Seeks Expert Advice To Put ‘Strong Case’ Before CC

ABID BASHIR

Srinagar, Oct 23: Seeking incorporation of all important provisions of 73rd Amendment of Indian Constitution into J&K’s Panchayati Raj Act, the State unit of Congress has decided to consult experts and persuade its alliance partner, National Conference, to avoid any confrontation on the issue More

GoI panel to look into implementation of education schemes in JK

There Are Reports Of Mismanagement In SSA And Other Schemes: Sibal

MUDDASIR ALI

Pulwama, Oct 23: Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal Tuesday said he has set up a committee to look into the problems faced in implementation of Government of India-funded Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and other educational schemes in Jammu and Kashmir.“I have set up a committee More

Hizb militant, 2 accomplices nabbed in JK

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, Oct 23: A Hizbul Mujahideen militant, along with two of his accomplices, has been arrested from Kulgam district of south Kashmir. According to police, Muhammad Yousuf Magray was involved More

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MHA rejects Kasab’s mercy plea

ANIL ANAND

New Delhi, Oct, 23: Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday rejected mercy plea of the only surviving militant Ajmal Kasab involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack. Accordingly, the Ministry sent its recommendation More