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Centre asks separatists to be accomodative
‘Create Atmosphere To Meet People’s Aspirations Democratically’
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA/GKNN
New Delhi/Srinagar, Sep 6: Apparently nudging the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir towards electoral politics, the Centre Thursday asked them “to show spirit of accommodation and meet people's aspirations democratically.”“We realize that there are still sections of society in the state, More
‘LOVE YOU KASHMIR’
SRK Proud To Rephrase His Popular KKKiran Dialogue In Valley’s Praise
M HYDERI
Srinagar, Sep 6: Bollywood’s uncrowned king, Shahrukh Khan is so impressed with the Valley’s breathtaking beauty that before flying back to Mumbai he pledged to be brand ambassador of Kashmir even as he proudly rephrased one of his most popular dialogues saying “I love you KKKashmir.”“This is More
Hails Dr Zakir Naik
‘Islam Misunderstood By Some’
Srinagar, Sep 6: Bringing an end to over two years of speculation on his TV interaction with world famed Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik, actor Shahrukh Khan termed the Peace TV founder a “very intelligent, very smart and a very knowledgeable man” even has he said that Islam was being misunderstood More
‘Prefer education over everything’
Srinagar, Sep 6: Shahrukh Khan, a Mass Communication postgraduate from the prestigious Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, had a lesson for the younger generation saying that they should give preference to education over other things for a successful career in More
Don’t raise minor issues, stress on unity: Mirwaiz
Asks Muslim Clerics To Be Sensitive To Kashmir Situation
ZAHID MAQBOOL
Srinagar, Sep 6: Cautioning Muslim leaders against falling into the trap of divisive forces, chief cleric of Kashmir and Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Thursday stressed on avoiding minor issues that have a potential of dividing Muslims.“We have to be cautious against More
‘Embarrassed’ cops send fresh samples to FSL
DASTGEER SAHAB SHRINE FIRE
SHABIR IBN YUSUF
Srinagar, Sep 6: After failing to reach any conclusion on the gutting of Dastgeer Sahab (RA) shrine, police have sent new samples to the Forensic Science Laboratory Srinagar to ascertain the cause of fire.Peer Dastgeer Sahab shrine, a 250-year-old wooden landmark in Khanyar area of Srinagar dedicated More
Krishna to visit Pakistan today
New Delhi, Sep 6: External Affairs Minister SM Krishna heads for Islamabad to meet his Pakistan counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar in yet another attempt at fence-mending between the two wary South Asian neighbours.Krishna begins his three-day visit to Pakistan Friday. While the foreign secretaries More
- Briefs
Govt neglected Karnah: Sajad
Srinagar: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone has accused the Government of neglecting people and development of Karnah in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. In a statement, Sajad said he concluded More
Khan in Kashmir
Bollywood Superstar Shahrukh Khan addresses a news conference in Srinagar on Thursday. Habib Naqash/GK
Enjoying rainfall!
Srinagar witnessed moderate rainfall on Wednesday evening. Mubashir Khan/GK
Shutdown....
City Centre remained deserted on Tuesday in wake of a strike call given by Hurriyat (G) against what it termed “religious, social, cultural and environmental aggression” by New Delhi. Mubashir Khan
Traditional Way
A bridegroom sets off to get his bride in Srinagar. Habib Naqash/GK
Mughal Sarai
A view of Mughal Sarai near Pir-Ki-Gali on Mughal Road captured by GK reporter Sumit Bhargaw.
‘We oppose juvenile detentions’
Members of various NGOs staged candle light protest against juvenile detention in Srinagar on Saturday. Habib Naqash/GK
Colorful........
A shopkeeper sells decorated flowers in Srinagar on Wednesday. Mubashir Khan/GK
Bird’s eye view
An aerial view of Srinagar city captured by GK lensman Mubashir Khan.
Spectacular
A view of Dal Lake in Srinagar captured by GK lensman Mubashir Khan.
- Opinion
The turbulent waves
The two nations have a history of ups and downs, now is the time to get stable
ANALYSIS
DR.MIRZA ASHRAF BEG
Traveling by ship is a novel experience. I was deputed for Hajj duty in 1974. Akbar was a newly built vessel put to the dock to sail first time from Bombay to Jeddah. Because of the ferocious moods More
- GK Magazine
Technology Torture
We prefer miscalls instead of knocking doors or ringing doorbells
CELL PHONE SANSKAAR
EJAZ AYOUB
Few days back I made a very strange observation; while sitting with my school friends after a long gap, I noticed that all five of us were not talking to each other despite being on the same table for More
- Letters
Wakf mess
This refers to the news that Wakf board has spent 6.9 crore on IUST out of 35 crore. And on the other hand MVDB spent 33 crore out of 33.5 crore on BGSB university. It speaks of administrative mess and More
- Friday Focus
Katju’s Call
PROF G R MALIK
It was a matter of great pleasure and relief to hear Mr. Markundey Katju of the Press Council of India to speak so perceptively about how our media operate, not the least because it is of a piece with More
- Business
Farm sector has vast potential: Omar
Reviews dev of horticulture, agriculture in Ganderbal
GK NEWS NETWORK
Ganderbal, Sep 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that farm sector in J&K has vast potential. Underlining the need for harnessing this potential, Omar said the agro-based small industries More
- Sports
Bengal Tigers arrive in Valley
MOHUN BAGAN VS JK-XI
ABID KHAN
Srinagar, Sep 6: The players of Mohun Bagan Football Club known as Bengal Tigers arrived in Srinagar on Thursday for their much anticipated clash against hosts J&K-XI scheduled at Bakshi Stadium here More
- Kashmir
NREGA money goes down the drain?
‘Lack Of Planning Mars Implementation In Kashmir Division’
MUDDASIR ALI
Srinagar, Sep 6: An evaluation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) in Kashmir division has brought to fore that the Government of India funded program is not yielding More
- Srinagar City
TOWN PLANNERS JOSTLE FOR SDA POSTING TO OVERSEE MASTER PLAN REVIEW
INFLUENTIAL BIZ HOUSES LOBBY TO FOR THEIR ‘BLUE-EYED’ BOY TO BE STP
SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI
Srinagar, Sep 6: At a time when revamp of Srinagar’s Master Plan is of critical importance and any laxity could be disastrous for the prosperity of this historic City, lobbying is on to make some town More




