NC to win hands down in case of by-elections: Omar

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Working President Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the PDP-BJP coalition has lost people’s’ mandate due to its vision less policies, mis-governance of over nine months and leadership deficit. He said both the ruling parties are destined to lose their deposits in the event of by-polls. “If elections were held now, National Conference will form the government on its own, without crutches of others”, Omar said at a public rally in Ramban on Srinagar- Jammu Highway. The former Chief Minister is…

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Private Sector – An epic failure in Kashmir (Continued)

Govt is leaving no stone unturned to catch with the unemployed youth of J&K. Private sector is being lured with every possible support from government and its machinery, but what our youth is getting in reality? The facts and figures are shocking. We carried survey of some such companies functional in J&K, and were shocked to see what is being served to our unemployed educated starwing youth. We start with: Hindustan Construction Company one of  the major construction company operating in Jammu & Kashmir, who made their maiden entry during 2005, build many projects like Uri…

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Mirwaiz wants Kashmir history taught in schools

Hurriyat-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today insisted on teaching history of Kashmir to the young generation in schools by compulsorily introducing it in the curriculum. Mirwaz said that the rich culture of Kashmir and the life of Sufi saints “who had laid foundation for renaissance in that dark era in Kashmir” have been ignored by all the dispensations here. “Under a conspiracy, our real culture and life of pious Sufi saints has not been taught to us in schools, and the same conspiracy continues with the present generation. The syllabus…

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Bijbehara continues to shut for third day against militant killings

For the third consecutive day, Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district observed a spontaneous shutdown to mourn the death of three local Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed on Monday. According to GNS Correspondent, all the shops, commercial establishments, schools and banks were closed in Bijbehara, which is the hometown of Chief Minister Muhammad Sayeed. The shutdown also affected vehicular movement in the area. On Monday this week, three militants identified as Sartaj Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Mohammad Lone residents of Wopzan, Bijbehara, Adil Ahmad Sheikh son of Fayaz Ahmad…

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JK vs Goa Group C match ends in a draw, Ranji Trophy 2015-16

For Goa, R P Singh and Shadab Jakati picked up four wickets apiece Hundreds by skipper Mithun Manhas and Ian Dev Singh helped Jammu and Kashmir post an impressive 501 in reply to Goa‘s mammoth 552 before their Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match ended in a tame draw here today. Overnight 325 for 5, J&K rode on Singh’s 115 (184 balls) and Manhas’ 135 (231 balls) to almost match upto the visiting side. Lower down the order, Aamir Aziz (47) and Samad Bhat (42 not out) also made useful…

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JK on high alert; Security Audit of vital installations ordered

Following an audacious fidayeen strike on an Army camp in Tangdhar area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the security grid has been alerted all along the state of Jammu and Kashmir with a clear diktat to remain in a state of high alert to prevent repeat of similar strikes on vital Army installations in the coming days. Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were eliminated by the security personnel in a long operation in which one senior officer and one JCO were injured while one MES employee succumbed to his injuries during…

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Karra condemns attack, seeks action against attackers

Strongly condemning the assault on independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid’s cavalcade at Baderwah, senior PDP leader and MP Tariq Hameed Karra Wednesday sought stern action against the accused goons of VHP, RSS and BJP for their reprehensible action. In a statement, Karra said, “Growing intolerance coupled with aggression has become norm of the day in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In only a week’s time we have witnessed three horrific incidents perpetrated by the fascist’s goons in the state. First a Kashmir-bound oil tanker driver was attacked near Nandini…

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Leaving flood memories behind, students have varied vacation plans

Some want to study at home, others eager to tour places Leaving their flood memories behind, students in the Valley this year have varied plans to spend their winter vacations. Some want to make up for the academic losses while others are eager to visit different places with their families. Though many are planning to catch up for the academic losses in the two-month winter break, Fatima Bhat (15) wants to spend the vacations in warm places of the country and spent time with her family in holidays. “Last winter,…

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Hurriyat (G) calls for peaceful protests after Friday prayers

Geelani anguished over condition of Kashmiri prisoners in Tihar Expressing concern and anguish over the condition of Kashmiri detainees in Tihar Jail, Chairman Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Geelani Thursday appealed the human rights organizations including Amnesty International to take serious notice of the ‘ill-treatment’ meted out with the Kashmiri detainees in the jail. He said the ‘woeful tale of the miseries’ of Kashmiri prisoners in Tihar Jail from the mouth of a detainee Mahmood Ayoub Dar alias Topiwala who is presently on one month parole should be taken as a…

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Silent Killer! 500 died of hypertension in JK in one year

• Experts pitch for special clinics  Nearly 500 people have died due to hypertension and heart related disorders in Jammu and Kashmir in last one year which is almost 92 percent more than those killed in violence and militancy related incidents during the same period. According to the latest report of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of cases of adolescent or adult deaths above 6 years is 430 with probable cause being heart disease or hypertension. The figure is nearly 92 percent more than those killed…

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