Pellet Gun again brutalizes Kashmir, Dozens injured in Arwani South Kashmir clashes, with 30 Receiving pellet injuries, where encounter is going on. A civilian was killed and another critically injured near the site of an encounter in Hassanpora village of Arwani in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. Reports said the deceased was a resident of Nyaina Sangam. There were conflicting reports about his name. Another civilian, Bilal Ahmad of Hasanpora village was critically injured. He was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar for specialized treatment. Reports and witnesses said…
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Clashes in south Kashmir as encounter rages on in Arwani, Mobile phone, Train services suspended
Intense clashes erupted in twin districts of Islamabad (Anantnag) and Kulgam in south Kashmir against the reported death of two militants in an encounter with government forces in Arwani area of Bijbehara on Thursday. An encounter is raging in Hussanpora village of Arwani since last evening with hiding militants and forces exchanging heavy fire since early morning today. Witnesses and reports said that clashes erupted in Bijbehara, Sanagam, Vesu, and Qazigund in Anantnag district, and Qaimoh and Khudwani areas of Kulgam district. People from Qaimoh and Khudwani rushed towards the…
Read More‘High profile dignitaries from posh areas guilty of major power theft’
Most of the power stolen by domestic consumers in Srinagar city occurs in the metered posh areas, sources in PDD said.. They said it was shocking to know that those who resort to hooking mostly were from well-off families and even some high profile dignitaries in the Srinagar city were guilty of power theft.. “We have collected ample evidence against power thieves. If they won’t stop, we will be compelled to make their names public,” a source in PDD said instead not to be named. Amid public outcry over long…
Read MoreSnowfall, Rain likely on Dec 10, 11
Kargil shivers at -8.3 C, Kupwara -3.3, Srinagar -2.6 The night temperature in most places of Valley stayed below the freezing point on Wednesday while the weather department has predicted rain and snow on December 10 and 11. “There are chances of moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir on the intervening night of December 10 and 11. We are also expecting a spell of rainfall in the plain areas of the Valley,” a weather department official said. He said moderate snowfall is expected to continue in some areas…
Read MorePro-freedom rally at Muran, scores injured during clashes
Clashes in Pulwama, 7 injured 15 arrested during nocturnal raids Massive clashes erupted between security forces and youth today during a pro-freedom rally at Muran village of Pulwama district, leaving at least seven persons injured while at least 15 persons were arrested by police during nocturnal raids earlier. Following the call of Hurriyat for ‘MuranChalo’, hundreds of people from different areas of Pulwama today assembled in Muran village and held anti-India and pro-freedom protests, witnesses said. The protesters also took out a protest march in the village in which youth…
Read MoreYouth revolutionizes communication, introduces first Mobile TV App
Mobile technology in Kashmir is witnessing innovative developments courtesy Tariq Bhat a young man who has come up with a mobile television station namely Asia News Network for the region. Mobile services were started in the Kashmir Valley only in 2003. The app is available on Google Play Store and has been downloaded over 79,000 times. The mobile TV is currently being manned by a small team of eight members and has already made a name for itself in and outside Kashmir. The mobile TV station is being operated from…
Read MoreCenter hails Hurriyat’s call to Tourists, Yatris
My big salute goes to all those who support tourism: Union Minister The Modi government Wednesday hailed the Hurriyat call for tourists and yatris to visit the Valley. Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma welcomed the initiative. “My big salute goes to all those who support tourism, and yes, we are for it. The vision of our great Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) is to see that the Valley comes back again. We are all prepared to see and ensure that the tourism industry in the Valley flourishes and for…
Read MoreWork on stalled city projects to be resumed in winter
As the developmental activities in Srinagar have come to a standstill due to ongoing unrest, the state government on Wednesday said work on all stalled projects will be undertaken during winter to compensate lost time. The various projects including road widening and construction of drains in the summer capital have missed deadlines due to the unrest. Officials said that delay in completion of these projects will result in cost escalation. Minister for Roads and Buildings, A. R Veeri said that the due to prevailing situation work on various development projects…
Read MoreUnrest loses intensity as it enters 6th month, Resistance issue relaxed protest program
As unrest in the Kashmir valley moves into the sixth month on Thursday, it is increasingly losing intensity as life appears to be returning to the pre-July 8 routine. The unrest, sparked by the killing of militant commander Burhan Wani on July 8, will enter its sixth month tomorrow. However, the intensity of the unrest has significantly reduced in recent weeks. The widespread protests and demonstrations – which fuelled the unrest in its initial months – have now ended following the arrest of nearly 8,000 protesters and separatist activists in…
Read MoreResistance issues new Protest Calendar, calls for full-day relaxation on three days
The joint resistance leadership on Wednesday extended the protest programme until Dec 15, with full-day relaxation on three days. Here is the protest programme: Friday, December 09 (No Relaxation) Friday Freedom Congregation Post Friday prayer, hold Freedom Congregation across Jammu & Kashmir at the places identified and agreed upon locally and mutually; Resistance/Masjid Committees/Youth Volunteers of Villages/Localities coordinate & ensure the arrangements Saturday, December 10 (Full Day Relaxation) General Relaxation Days People are requested to use exclusively public transport on these days for the support of transport community; As a social and community responsibility,…
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