The emboldened nature of militancy in Jammu & Kashmir hit home yet again on Thursday, with a virtually military-style ambush of an Army column in Shopian leading to the death of three soldiers, even as the security establishment’s estimate of the number of terrorists in the state has undergone a sharp upward revision in recent times. Though officials say it was more of “an opportunity ambush” rather than “a well-planned one” at Chitragam in the early hours of Thursday, which also left two officers and others seriously injured, it was…
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‘Azad Kashmir’, among slogans chanted at Delhi University protests yesterday
At the violent clashes in Delhi University’s north campus yesterday, several protesters shouted slogans supporting independence for Kashmir, according to a video that has emerged. The video shows protesters shouting “Freedom for Students” and “Freedom for Kashmir”. Many of the protesters said it was the BJP’s student wing that instigated the violence and resorted to kicking, punching and manhandling people marching. And at least 30 people, including a professor, 10 policemen and several journalists, were injured in yesterday’s clashes. The ABVP has denied its involvement. These clashes occurred after Ramjas…
Read MoreUse Kashmiri language for promoting resistance movement: Geelani
On the International Mother Tongue day observed yesterday, the Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today said language had always played vital and central role in glorifying the civilized societies. “Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our rich heritage,” Geelani, in a statement today, said, appealing to the authors, scholars, poets and writers to contribute for revival of religious identification, moral values, rich social tradition and use Kashmiri language for glorifying and promotion of resistance movement. “Different languages serve as great signs and symbols from…
Read MoreKashmir’s first Selfie death; boy crushed by train at Nowgam
A boy died after he was hit by train near Nowgam railway station when he was taking a Selfie on railway track, reports said. The boy who is reported to be around 14-years hails from Nawpora area of Srinagar and he was at a relative’s home in Nowgam. Reports quoting eyewitnesses said that railway police cautioned him by whistling but he did not pay heed to them and his head was hit badly by the running train resulting his death.
Read MoreWater level still normal in river Jehlum : Officials
The water level in river Jhelum has risen following incessant rains but officials maintain that there is nothing to panic as the levels are still in normal range. “Water level recorded at Ram Munshi Bagh and Sangam on Wednesday remained at 8 feet and 4.95 feet respectively. It is normal as per past records of February,” Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control Kashmir, Muhammad Hanief Lone told Kashmir Post. “When water level touches 16 feet at Ram Munshi Bagh, it is alarm and if it reaches 18 feet, it means…
Read MoreDisclosure of pellet gun report not in nation’s security interest: Centre to SC
Stating that the public disclosure of the contents of the expert committee report on the use of pellet guns in Kashmir would not be in the interests of the safety, security and sovereignty of the country, the Central government has decided not to place the report as part of the record proceedings before the Supreme Court or make its contents public. In this regard, the Union Home Ministry has moved an application before the Supreme Court, claiming privilege from disclosing the report under the Evidence Act, 1872. Issuing notice to…
Read MoreAdmin Bans Fat Weddings, Restricts number of Guests & Dishes
Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced a number of restrictions to curb the wastage at social, government and private gatherings, especially weddings to prevent wastage of food. “There shall be complete ban on sending dry fruits, sweet packets extra with invitation card by any person to relatives, friends, guests, invitees etc,” read an order, issued today. “There shall b complete ban on use of amplifiers, loudspeakers and firecrackers”. “The number of guests to be invited on marriage of daughter (barat), marriage of son and small functions like engagement of…
Read MoreOut of box solution for Kashmir Issue: Geelani
‘Options other than UN resolutions distrustful, leaders should desist from supporting other choices’ Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Sunday ruled out any out of box solution for Kashmir and asserted that UN resolutions form basics and guarantee the peaceful and amicable solution of issue as per aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Terming options other than UN resolutions as “distrustful”, Geelani asked separatist leaders to desist from supporting or pleading other choices as it is impossible and won’t help to contain political uncertainty in the region. “It…
Read MoreFresh strategy on cards to tackle stone pelters in Kashmir
Two days after stone-throwing youth had interfered with Army operations in Handwara, a high-level review committee has laid down fresh guidelines to deal with stone-throwers. The review committee that met on February 15 has circulated a fresh set of rules for all stakeholders – Army, Central forces like the CRPF, J&K Government and the J&K Police. This comes against the backdrop of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s warning that people obstructing Army operations would face tough action. Top sources confirmed to Kashmir Post that a four-step procedure had been laid down.…
Read MoreKashmir Valley becomes more expensive to Live
The cost of living in Kashmir is getting more expensive with retail inflation for past two consecutive months – December and January – has increased by more than 7 percent, which is double than all-India average of 3 percent. The retail inflation, according the consumer price index (CPI) measured by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in the state for December and January was 7.15 percent and 7.01 percent as compared to all-India average of 3.41 percent and 3.17 percent for the same period than a year ahead.…
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