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Srinagar

Reach TRC peacefully: Geelani to people

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Appealing the people to come out in large numbers to take part in the scheduled ‘Million March’ program, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Friday stressed the would-be-participants, especially youth, to remain peaceful, vigilant and disciplined all the way from their respective places. “Start your journey at 10:30 am from your respective places for the scheduled Million March programme which is going to be held at TRC ground Srinagar tomorrow. I appeal the participating people especially youths to remain peaceful, vigilant and disciplined during the march and not let…

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Wet weather, security checks cause inconvenience to people

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As the summer capital is gearing up for the high profile visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the residents here today had to face a lot of inconvenience due to unusual security checks and cold weather conditions. After a week-long respite from rain, weather conditions deteriorated during the last couple of days as the upper reaches of the Valley received fresh snowfall. This has led to wet and cold weather conditions, prompting people to put on additional layer of woolens. What added to their inconvenience were surprise checks by the…

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14 CRPF troopers injured in Srinagar grenade attack

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At least 14 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in the blast after separatist guerrillas hurled a grenade at them here on Thursday evening, police said. The attack came barely two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive here to address a rally. “Seven more injured CRPF troopers have been admitted to hospital with splinter injuries. Seven troopers were earlier admitted to hospital after militants lobed a grenade at a picket of the CRPF outside the Ikhwan Hotel in Khanyar area here,” a senior police…

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Srinagar turned into a fortress ahead of PM Modi’s Kashmir visit

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A security blanket has been thrown around summer capital Srinagar two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state. Barricades have been erected at all the entry and exit points of the city with police and paramilitary personnel manning them, said a witness. Forces in riot gear have been deployed across the city to thwart any attempts by militants to disrupt the rally scheduled on November 7. Pedestrians and motorists are being frisked at multiple locations in the city to ensure that explosives or arms are not…

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SMC officials draw flak for illegal constructions

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Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Mohammad Ashraf Mir today reprimanded the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials over illegal constructions in the city. “The minister came down heavily on the officials concerned. He said strict vigil had to be maintained to check the growing illegal constructions,” said an SMC official, who was a part of the review meeting chaired by the minister. The minister also said an official who remains ignorant of illegal constructions should be placed under suspension, the official said. He said Mir also…

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Mirwaiz, others placed under house arrest ahead of ‘million march’, Jamia rally

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Continuing its crackdown on separatist leaders, police on Wednesday placed Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house detention. A heavy contingent of police arrived at the Nigeen residence of the Mirwaiz and informed him of his detention, said a spokesman. He added that media advisor of the Mirwaiz, Advocate Shahid ul Islam was also placed under house arrest while another leader Abdul Manan Bukhari was detained at Nowgam police station. Hurriyat (M) had appealed people to participate in ‘Solidarity Day’ at Jamia Masjid on Friday to pay tribute to…

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No end to traffic jams in Srinagar

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Traffic mismanagement continues to hassle people in Srinagar as in the absence of traffic police, locals volunteer in the evenings to get off the gridlocks. People in Srinagar are up in arms against the authorities for failing to get rid of traffic jams in most parts of the summer capital. The locals said in most of the places and important intersections, traffic police were not present to manage the gridlock, which stretches the congestion for hours together. “At most places, traffic jams could be avoided if there are police to…

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Checking, Frisking intensified in Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s visit

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A massive security blanket has been thrown across Kashmir to prevent any untoward incident during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s November 7 visit to the valley. Frisking operations have been intensified with police, army and paramilitary forces erecting barricades on highways and all the entry and exit points of the summer capital Srinagar where Modi will address a rally. Reports and witnesses said that motorists and pedestrians are being stopped at the barricades and asked to prove their identity. Similar reports were received from northern and southern parts of the valley…

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Makhdoom Sahib ropeway reopens after 6 months

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After being shut for nearly six months, the ropeway at the Sufi Shrine Makhdoom Sahib has been reopened today. The ropeway that was started two years ago on the foothills of the Koh-e-maran in Srinagar old city up to the Sufi Shrine Makhdoom Sahib (RA) was lying closed from May this year giving tough time to devotees. The ropeway was inaugurated in December 2013 by then ministers Ali Mohammad Sagar and GA Mir. The project was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6.50 crore. The 550-meter ropeway has been…

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CM stresses need to improve Srinagar’s infrastructure

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Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today promised to build a new summer capital by integrating modern elements into the city’s rich heritage. Terming Srinagar as a historic centre of authority and influence, the Chief Minister said: “Srinagar is the heart of the state and we need to appreciate its centrality. We also need to improve its fundamentals by working on core sectors like connectivity, businesses, transport, water and drainage systems.” Mufti Sayeed was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Mehjoor Bridge at Jawahar Nagar and Kissan…

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