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SMC proposes metro, de-congestion of downtown, ring road for Dal Lake

November 1, 2016 Editor

Smart City Challenge Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) is proposing metro in Srinagar, ring road for Dal Lake, de-congestion and replacing of the rusted tin roofs in downtown for the next round of Smart City competition to be organized Union Ministry of Urban Development (MUD) in January 2017. There are 100 cities which are competing in it from all over India. This is for the first time Srinagar and Jammu cities would be taking part in the competition. Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has been given the responsibility of making the proposal…

Diwali, in Kashmir

October 31, 2016 Editor

As they prepare for the festival today, Hindu families tell about the relationships — both defined by the Kashmir story and defying it —which keep them safe. And which ensure they are here to stay As the three men enter his house, Mohan Singh welcomes them with a big smile. “How are you? When were you released?” he says. Noticing their solemn faces, he adds, “Everything will be okay soon.” The men shake hands with Singh but continue to stand in the courtyard, hesitant to say anything. Sensing their anxiety,…

City-Centre reels under evening Traffic Jams

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 Editor

Wrong parking worsens situation Commuters faced immense hardships due to massive traffic jam in city-centre during relaxation in shutdown on Sunday evening. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck in gridlocks. The traffic jam was worsened by the wrong parking on roads. Massive traffic jam was witnessed at Jawahar Nagar, Rajbagh, TRC, Regal Chowk, Jahangir Chowk and its adjacent places. Commuters complained that wrong parking in evening hours is worsening the situation. “Scores of private cars are parked on roadsides. Footpaths are occupied by street vendors. There is no space for pedestrians…

Hurriyat to support serious efforts for Kashmir resolution: Mirwaiz

October 28, 2016 Editor

‘Mehbooba Mufti has lost moral ground to rule the state’ ‘Modi should review his Kashmir policy and take concrete steps as Vajpayee did’ Punish those involved in killings to create atmosphere of accountability’ ‘Exams must be postponed and jailed students should be released’ ‘India civil society should see Kashmir through the prism of humanity’ ‘We should have been released ahead of the delegation’s visit last month so that we could meet and do consultations’ Militant commander Burhan Wani’s killing only served as a trigger for the ongoing unrest in Kashmir…

Oct 27, 1947 ‘Ill-Fated’ day for Kashmiris: Geelani

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Editor

Chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani today termed October 27, 1947 as ill-fated day as on this day Indian armed forces landed in Kashmir.” “It was this ill-fated day of October 27, 1947 when our long and pathetic days of unrest, slavery and subjugation started. It was on this day when India against all constitutional, legal, moral or democratic norms landed its army in this unfortunate land, putting an end to our civil, social, religious and human liberties. Maharaja Hari Singh had no democratic right, as a head of…

Kashmir has ‘Achieved Moral Victory’ over New Delhi: Mirwaiz Omer

October 26, 2016 Editor

Meets Sinha-led delegation at his residence, says ‘will defy curfew’ to pray at Jamia Masjid on Friday Kashmir has “achieved moral victory” over Government of India during the past 109 days of anti-India uprising and it is high time that India “shows the real picture” of Kashmir to its own society and initiate meaningful steps towards the resolution of Kashmir issue, the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday. Addressing media at his residence after meeting a delegation headed by former Union Minister and BJP leader, Yashwant…

Geelani accuses UN of destruction in Kashmir

October 25, 2016 Editor

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has accused the United Nations (UN) of “death and destruction” in Kashmir and other parts of the world. “This forum (UN) is responsible for deaths and destruction in Kashmir, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and other parts of the world and it seems to be insensitive and indifferent. We hope that the institution will deliver its duty towards the peaceful resolution of Kashmir and Palestine,” Geelani said in a statement issued here on UN Day. Geelani said Kashmiris had pinned hopes on the…

Forces go ‘Berserk’ during nocturnal raids at old Barzulla

October 24, 2016 Editor

They damaged our household items, stole valuables, allege Inhabitants; police refutes Residents of Old Barzulla area of uptown here on Sunday accused the forces of going “berserk” during nocturnal raids. The aggrieved residents also accused the forces of “stealing cash and gold worth lakhs of rupees” besides damaging household goods including electronic gadgets. Residents of Ganai Mohalla Barzulla said at around 4 am on Sunday, forces including Police, SoG and paramilitary CRPF men barged into the locality. “They were carrying knives and iron roads with them. The forces personnel smashed…

Over 7,000 held during ongoing violence across Kashmir Valley

October 24, 2016 Editor

5,500 people were released after the undertakings of good conduct by their parents More than 7,000 people were arrested by police during the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley that started here on July 9, but 5,500 of them were let off on promise of good behaviour, a top police source has said. “Around 7,000 people, mostly youth, were arrested at various police stations in the valley during the over three-month-long unrest. Of them, around 5,500 were bound through undertakings of good conduct by their parents after which they were…