The Centre’s decision not to resolve the “political issue” in Kashmir has worsened the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on […]
Year: 2017
Valley bizmen oppose GST, Mehbooba allays fears over Art 370
Discussion with Finance Minister Drabu today, all-party meet tomorrow Top businessmen and hoteliers of the Kashmir valley today opposed the extension of the goods and […]
Catch them young (Stone Pelters), Show them India, Help them dream – Army’s new job
The Army is zeroing in on young stone-pelters in Kashmir – not to lock them up but to take them around India and give wings […]
Militants attack forces in Anantnag, civilian injured; Toy, mistaken as bomb, triggers scare on highway
Police on Saturday said that a civilian was injured after militants targeted the government forces in Vesu area of Anantnag in south Kashmir. In a […]
NC leaders call on Guv, seek APM on GST
The National Conference (NC) has urged the Governor to advise the state government to call an all-party meeting to have an extensive discussion on various […]
‘Khimsa Festival’ creates awareness on waste management
To sensitise people about the increasing pollution in Leh town, a group of Leh-based NGOs have organised an environment week called the ‘Khimsa Festival’. The […]
Freed after 16 years, Baramulla man recounts how Delhi police ruined his career
Happiness has visited the Wani family of Baramulla after 16 long years. Gulzar Ahmad Wani, who was acquitted of all charges in a case involving […]
Valley traders seek debate on new tax regime
Despite assurance from the government that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not impact J&K’s special status, the Kashmir valley’s business community and tourism […]
What cheek! TV news coverage angers many Kashmiris
Kashmiris are unhappy with how news from their is being covered by national television networks that often hold panel discussions resulting in a raucous arguments […]
Mehbooba Mufti succumbs to BJP pressure; Kashmir Police officers ineligible for DIG, IG posts without Centre’s nod
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has given in to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pressure, issuing a directive that residents of the state would […]