“I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality”– spoke famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Decades later, little children and the youth of Kashmir gathered on the banks of famous Dal lake here and did just that—paint their reality–from the devastating flood, to their yearning for peace, to the verdant surroundings. This was a unique competition organised by the Kashmir-based 15 Corps of the Army where the talent of the children and youth was brought on canvas recently on the lawns of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre. “If paintings…
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ISIS has no role in Kashmir: United Jihad Council
49 Indian troopers killed in 35 attacks Conglomerate of militant outfits, United Jihad Council (UJC) Thursday said that there is no role of ISIS in Kashmir Valley. In a statement to CNS, spokesperson UJC Syed Sadaqat Hussain said that a high level meeting was called under the chairmanship of Conglomerate chief Syed Sallahuddin. During the meeting it was said that the heinous acts in the name of Islam by ISIS in Iraq, Syria, Quait, Turkey and Saudi Arabia and its anti Hamas and anti Afghan Taliban statements makes it evident…
Read MoreArticle barring Indians to buy property in J&K being challenged in India
Supreme Court sends notice to State Government A Delhi based organization has filed a petition in Supreme Court of India challenging the incorporation of Article 35A in Indian Constitution, which prohibits a non-state subject to purchase land or property, seek a government job or vote in Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Confirming it to CNS, Law Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari said that State Government has received the notice from Supreme Court. “The case is at registry stage, we will prepare reply according to Constitution…
Read MoreJKSSB Recruitment for 587 Various Posts
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has invited interested and eligible candidates to apply for 587 posts of Junior Assistant, Senior Staff Nurse, Technician-II and other vacancies at various offices around the state in Divisional and District cadre. The candidates need to apply in prescribed application format online before August 31, 2015 through the official website. The selection of the candidates would be based on the scores attained by them in written as well as personal interview round. JKSSB in entrusted with powers to recruit manpower in state, divisional…
Read MoreGilani greets Pakistanis on the eve of Independence Day
The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, has greeted the people and the government of Pakistan on the eve of their Independence Day saying that after Allah Almighty, Pakistan is the only visible support to people of Kashmir. Syed Ali Gilani in a statement issued in Srinagar said that the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was the center of the wishes and feelings of the oppressed Kashmiri people. “After Almighty Allah, Pakistan is the only visible support which, every time, highlights our miseries and supports our freedom movement on national and…
Read MoreAltaf reviews road, college infrastructure in Poonch
Faizabad bridge at Surankot would be thrown open for public by March 2016, while work in double shifts is going on to restore Sheri Kashmir bridge Poonch within the next four months and Rs. 12 are being spent on construction of degree college at Surankote. This information was given to the Minister for R&B Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, while inspecting college and bridge sites here today. While speaking at a public meeting at Surankote, the Minister said that as Chairman of the District Development Board Poonch, he shall work to…
Read MoreSecurity stepped up in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day celebrations
Security has been stepped up across Kashmir region ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in the aftermath of recent attacks by militants in the Valley. Militants carried out four attacks in Shopian district of south Kashmir and summer capital Srinagar in a span of 12 hours in which 15 persons including five security force personnel were injured. Police and CRPF personnel have been deployed in strength across the summer capital of the state and vulnerable spots in other major towns of the Valley to thwart any attacks by the militants…
Read MoreStray dogs attack school children in Kashmir
Stray dogs on Thursday attacked half a dozen students in the city outskirts, creating panic among parents and locals, police said. Police said a group of school children were attacked by stray dogs on the outskirts of Humhama city in Badgam district on Thursday morning. “Stray dogs attacked six students in Humhama today morning resulting in bites and other injuries. The boys have been shifted to hospital for first aid and anti-rabies vaccination,” police said. According to an official, Srinagar city has 50,000 stray dogs. Last year, as per official…
Read MoreForces Deliberately Destroying Fields, Properties: Geelani
Paying tributes to two slain militants and a civilian Bilal Ahmad Bhat of Malangpora Pulwama who was killed in forces firing, Hurriyat Conference (g) Syed Ali Geelani said, “arrogance, rigidity and stubbornness of India is continuously costing the precious lives in Jammu & Kashmir and the forces under a planned manner are committing genocides of Kashmiris.” Terming the bombing of orchards and paddy fields in Pulwama as “serious war crimes”, Geelani alleged that the forces are “revenging the presence of militants from the common people and they deliberately damage and…
Read MoreFirst State Canoe Polo Championship Concludes
The first-ever State Canoe Polo Championship concluded here at Nagieen Lake on Tuesday. The maiden championship, jointly organized by Tourism Department and J&K Kayaking & Canoeing Association, was inaugurated on August 8. In the final match, Living Kashmir Club-B defeated KKR Club by 2-1 goals while Mehdi Club bagged 3rd position. The championship witnessed huge participation of 8 male and 2 female teams from different places. Shailendar Kumar Commissioner Secretary tourism and culture was the chief guest and Farooq Shah, MD JKTDC/Director Tourism was guest of honor on the concluding…
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