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‘Indian democracy will lose credibility if Kashmiris robbed of chance to dream’: New York Times

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 Editor

An editorial in the New York Times said, “such posturing will only doom Kashmir to a deadly spiral”, adding that Indian democracy will lose its credibility if Kashmiris are robbed of a chance to dream. In an unusually harsh editorial, The New York Times has described India’s security crackdown in Kashmir as “brutal” and cautioned that it will feed more militancy. The editorial which was published on Saturday said the Indian government must ensure that human rights are protected in Kashmir. The New York Times’ editorial board’s comments came days…

Major challenges staring Govt in the face as Darbar readies to move Kashmir

April 24, 2017 Editor

As the Darbar Move offices will resume functioning after a gap of six months in the summer capital on May 8, three major challenges are staring government in the face: Ensuring good governance, smooth Amarnath pilgrimage and the by-poll for South Kashmir seat slated for May 25. Interestingly, two out of the three issues will be discussed in the Unified High Command meet scheduled to be held anytime after May 10. The meeting, to be chaired by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar, will work out a strategy for the…

India wants Kashmir, but not Kashmiris?

April 22, 2017 Editor

What has led to the extreme and inhumane reactions against Kashmiris across India? Remember how strongly we condemned the hate crimes against Indian immigrants in the United States in recent times? Our blood boiled at the sight of the images of body of Hyderabad techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed by a xenophobic American in Kansas. We all reacted instantly and channelised our anger in demanding immediate action against the culprit by the Donald Trump administration. We were right in our demands. After all how could we tolerate our Indians…

Resistance group calls Madhav, Ganga remarks alarming

April 22, 2017 Editor

Terming as ridiculous C P Ganga’s statement that stone-throwers need to be dealt with bullets, Geelani said: “They are Hindu terrorists in power corridors and enjoy support and favors of Delhi. We have no system to check these elements, otherwise he should have been in jail.” BJP leader Ram Madhav’s statement on the controversial human shield incident is the right-wing party’s “national policy” on Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani said on Friday, day after Madhav backed an army officer who had strapped a man to…

‘Students targeted to create fear psychosis’ : Resistance Group

April 18, 2017 Editor

Hurriyat (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq denounced what he termed as “use of savage force” against students, terming it as ‘worst form of state terrorism.’ Various pro-freedom parties have condemned forces’ action on protesting students in various districts of Kashmir saying “student community was being targeted to create psychosis and break their resolve for right to self-determination.” Expressing concern over increasing use of “repressive measures” by the armed forces against civilians and student community, the Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, in a statement today, said, “Kashmiri people are…

Ganderbal areas shut for 5th day in Protest

April 15, 2017 Editor

Locals Rename Chowk In Memory Of Youth Killed By BSF On the fifth consecutive day on Friday the highway township Baroosa and adjoining areas continued to remain shut to mourn the killing of a local youth, Omar Farooq (25), by Border Security Force on April 9. Locals assembled outside Jamia Masjid Baroosa after Friday prayers and marched up to main chowk where they staged sit-in for an hour. A Hurriyat (G) leader after addressing prayer congregation in the Jamia Masjid lead the protest march. “We demand probe in the matter,…

40 Schools designated as polling stations damaged during bypoll in Budgam

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 Editor

More than 35 schools were damaged by protesters in Budgam district during the Srinagar parliamentary bypoll on April 9. Chief Education Officer (CEO), Budgam, Inderjeet Sharma said 35-40 schools, where polling stations were set up, were damaged by protesters on April 9. “According to our preliminary assessment, nearly 35-40 schools were attacked by protesters where polling stations were set up. It will take us two more days to come up with a report and assess the full damage,” said the CEO. The official said around 10 schools had been severely…

Accept reality and shun egoistic approach: Resistance to Govt

April 14, 2017 Editor

Criticising authorities for holding elections in poll bound areas amidst crackdown and deployment of heavy contingent of forces, separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik Thursday asked the government to accept reality and shun the egoistic approach. Lamenting at state administration, they said, “The authorities are deliberately adding fuel to fire and vitiating prevailing disturbance. Re-polling in Budgam and rescheduling polls in Anantnag constituency is just to affect the routine life and school education.” The leaders welcomed the statement of Anjumam -e- Sher-e- Shiyaan and…

Kashmir’s 404 error

April 13, 2017 Editor

Businessmen, students fume over internet blockade Even though the broadband internet service was restored in Valley on Tuesday but the continuous suspension of the mobile data service till April 13 has infuriated the people. The internet services in the Valley were suspended hours before Srinagar constituency went to polls on April 9. “Ban on internet is ridiculous, not a single place on earth bars its citizens from accessing the internet,” said Bilal Ahmad, a bioinformatics student of the University of Kashmir. “Unfortunately, it happens only in Kashmir.” Media has also…