ISIS, Pakistani flags raised again in Srinagar

ISIS and Pakistani flags were displayed again on Friday near Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. There have been more than a dozen incidents of ISIS flag raising in Kashmir valley in recent months. As many as 12 youths have been identified by security agencies for allegedly raising the flag of Middle-East terror group ISIS in J&K in the recent past. “The 12 youths were behind almost all incidents where ISIS flags were raised in Kashmir. We are keeping a close eye on all of them,” a senior official said. ISIS flag…

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‘Kashmir Focusing On Adventure Tourism’

To bring back tourists to the Jammu and Kashmir after the devastating floods last year, the state government has now started focusing on adventure tourism. “Our focus is on adventure tourism in a big way. We have so many options available for it right from trekking to biking, river rafting, skiing, etc,” J-K tourism development corporation managing director Farooq Ahmad Shah said at the inauguration of the Travel and Tourism Fair here. “In 2014 we had 11.5 lakh tourists besides the Amarnath yatra pilgrims. This year we expect an increase…

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When Tiger Memon feared death at the hands of ISI

On the day Yakub Memon was hanged in a Nagpur jail, a Congress MLA in Kashmir on Thursday created a stir when he claimed meeting the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind Tiger Memon. Militant-turned-Congress MLA Usman Majeed told DNA that Memon was undergoing arms training in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) when the duo met. Majeed, who represents Bandipore in the Assembly, revealed that Tiger Memon feared that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), might kill him after Yakub Memon “surrendered” to the Indian authorities. “When Yakub surrendered, Tiger left Pakistan because…

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Scientist explains why we shouldn’t drink Coke

While the fizzy cola drink is loved by most people in the world, an Indian scientist has now shown what Coca-Cola does to your body up to an after you gulp it down, and it is not good. In the first 10 minutes, a person consumes around 10 teaspoons of sugar (100 per cent of your recommended daily intake), and though the level of sweetness should make one vomit, the phosphoric acid cuts the flavor allowing one to keep it down. After 20 minutes, the body’s blood sugar spikes giving…

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JK seeks World Bank help to build children’s hospital

With pediatric healthcare grossly inadequate in Kashmir, the State Government has sought assistance from the World Bank for construction of the new children’s hospital. The State authorities took up the matter with World Bank team during its visit to Kashmir earlier this month. The team was in the Valley with regard to project implementation and institutional arrangements after the financial institution cleared Rs 1500 crore assistance for the flood ravaged J&K. “Of all the projects that came up for discussion with the visiting World Bank team, our thrust was to…

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Thousands bid farewell to Memon; Media blacks out funeral after GAG Order

Tens of thousands turned up to take part in the last journey of Yakub Memon, the Mumbai chartered accountant who was hanged in the early hours of Thursday for his alleged involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts. However, the ubiquitous Indian media totally  blacked out the unprecedented funeral after the authorities imposed a ban on the telecast of the last rites of the condemned man at the Bada Khabrastan in the financial capital of the country. Not willing to take any chances, police here on Thursday issued a gag order…

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Yaqoob Memon victimized for being a Muslim: Gilani

The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, has strongly denounced the hanging of a Muslim, Yaqoob Memon, in India in connection with 1993 Mumbai blast.Syed Ali Gilani in a statement issued in Srinagar said that Yaqoob Memon was executed for being a member of the minority community. He said that voices within India were being raised, questioning the legality of sending Yaqoob Memon to the gallows. The veteran leader expressed dismay over the manner in which trial of the victim was held in New Delhi. “We condemn and resist such…

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AIP stages protest against capital punishment, Yakub’s hanging

Abolish death penalty or don’t hang Muslims selectively: Rasheed Awami Ittihaad Party (AIP) today carried out a protest march against capital punishment and hanging of Yakub Memon. Scores of AIP workers surfaced in Lal Chowk and started raising slogans against capital punishment and hanging of Yakub Memon. Talking to media on the side lines of protest march, AIP President Er Rasheed said, “We are against capital punishment as it is not only inhuman but has failed to serve the desired purpose.” Rasheed said, “Those supporting capital punishment need to answer…

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‘Guru’s hanging impacted Kashmiri Youth’

Agencies concerned over feeling of alienation among Muslim youth People show their anger by raising anti-India slogans and hoisting Pakistani flags during anti-govt protests Feeling of alienation among a section of Muslim youths and attempts to radicalise them have raised concerns in the security establishment, prompting the Home Ministry to call a meeting to discuss the issue. While monitoring social media, security agencies have stumbled upon the fact that a section of Indian Muslim youths feel that they are being allegedly discriminated against in various stages of life, especially by…

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KU organises inter-college cycle race

Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, University of Kashmir, Thursday conducted an inter-college cycle race for men from General Post Office, Polo View to the varsity’s Rumi Gate, here. As per a KU handout, the race was flagged off by Prof. Nisar Ahmad Rather, Director Physical Education and Sports. Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, Prof Rather congratulated the students for taking part in the event with full dedication and commitment. Students from different affiliated government colleges also participated in the event.

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