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‘Afzal Guru was a source of inspiration for Kashmiri prisoners’
Bandipora May 20: A Kashmiri man acquitted by a Delhi court after spending seven years in Tihar jail reached home here Sunday.
Mohammad Iqbal Jan, 39, son of Mohammad Yusuf, of Sonerwani village here, and his close friend Mushtaq Ahmad Kaloo, of Sopore town, were held by the Special Cell on [...]
China and Kashmir
Islamabad, Nation-Edu May 20: China has come forward and offered to arbitrate between Pakistan and Indian on the long-standing issue of Kashmir provided it is acceptable to India. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador Li Jain in response to a question by a journalist whether Beijing could play any [...]
Mountbatten-Jinnah talks on Kashmir
‘We need to set things straight so that no confusions remain’
By Abdul Majid Zargar, May 20:
In a glittering function held to commemorate the 25th year of Greater Kashmir, A. G. Noorani stirred a fresh controversy by blaming Jinnah to ignore a proposal from Mountbatten in November 47 negotiations [...]
‘Delhi police tried to kill me in fake encounter’ Liyaqat Shah
Kupwara May 19: Suspected Hizb militant Syed Liyaqat Shah Sunday claimed that Delhi Police Special Cell (DPSC) tried to kill him in a fake encounter during the dead of night when he was in its custody. In an exclusive chat with Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS, Liyaqat soon after reaching [...]
China ready to arbitrate in Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD May 19: China is ready to act as an arbiter in Kashmir dispute but any such arrangement is subject to India’s acquiescence, stated Chinese ambassador to Pakistan.
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AJK resident in Jammu jail for last five years
Srinagar, May 19: Zaheer Abbasi, a resident of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), is lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail, Jammu, for last five years despite facing charges for an offence punishable with two years. (more…)
Beyond justice
Zahir-ud-Din May 18: The on-going conflict has adversely affected the psychology of the people especially the women. Playing the saviour is not an easy job. It goes to your head and after some time, the saviour has to plan for his own resurrection.
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Kashmir: An assembly silenced
KASHMIR’S chief minister, Omar Abdullah, successfully foiled repeated attempts in Kashmir’s legislative assembly to discuss Afzal Guru’s case.
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UN resolution only way of Kashmir dispute. Syed Geelani writes to Nawaz Sharif
Srinagar, May 17 : The Chairman Hurriyat Conference-g, Syed Ali Geelani has categorically said that the people of Kashmir will not accept any solution to the Kashmir dispute except the implementation of the relevant UN resolutions and the Charter of the World Body.
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Indian army occupies 305 acres in Gulmarg against 130 ‘allotted’
Srinagar: Army occupies more than 305 acres of land in Gulmarg against the “allotted” 130 acres in the ecologically fragile tourist resort, according to the state government. (more…)
Mirza Waheed’s ‘The Collaborator’ set for big screen
SRINAGAR May 14: The critically acclaimed novel ‘The Collaborator’ by Kashmiri journalist Mirza Waheed has been acquired by a US-based film company for a feature film. (more…)
Pellets have caused serious injuries: SHRC
‘Sends notices to DGP, Principal Secy Home’
Srinagar, May 14: State Human Rights Commission Tuesday said pellet gun causes more serious injuries, and has asked state to file report in the matter. (more…)
Kunan Poshpora mass rape: HC closes PIL
Srinagar, May 14: High Court Tuesday closed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking re-investigation in Kunanposh-pora mass rape case citing pendency of statutory process for implementation of
recommendation by SHRC and pendency of the magistrate in Kupwara. (more…)
Search operations intensified in Kupwara forests
‘Troops exchange fire with another group of militants in Badibakhi. All entry, exit points in Budnambli forests sealed: SSP”
Srinagar, May 14: After failing to make any headway in tracking a group of militants, who had recently infiltrated and exchanged fire with army men in upper reaches of [...]
Enacting SARFAESI Act attempt to dilute Article 370, says experts
SRINAGAR May 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent assurance to RBI Governor to bring an ordinance to make SARFAESI Act applicable in Jammu and Kashmir or enact a similar act has evoked strong reaction from experts and academicians. The Act if extended or enforced, they say, will have serious [...]
AJK chapter of Hurriyat Conference-G hails successful elections in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 14: The AJK chapter of Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Gilani has expressed the hope that Pakistan will continue to play its role for a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute under the UN resolutions. (more…)
Look for ways to end mistrust with Kashmiris – Muhammad Farooq Rehmani
Islamabad, 14 May, 2013: Chairman Jammu and Kashmir People’s Freedom League Muhammad Farooq Rehmani, while welcoming Mian Nawaz Sharif as would be Prime Minister of Pakistan has urged the need to address the genuine aspirations of the people of Kashmir, who have been groaning under India’s illegal [...]
Pakistan should build pressure on UN resolutions: Syed Ali Geelani
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“Right to self-determination – the only way”
Srinagar, May 13: The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Geelani has expressed the confidence that Pakistan would use its influence to build pressure on India to implement the UN resolutions on Kashmir, which guarantee right to [...]
Kashmir: Khanyar May Massacre Revisited
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Srinagar, May 07: Abdul Majid (40) sells ice cream and mobile recharge to devotees who visit the shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Dastgeer Sahib, at Khanyar in downtown Srinagar. His shop is in the busy corner of the area next to the shrine, a public park [...]
PIL on Kashmir Kunan-poshpora mass rape, HC asks for record
Srinagar, May 08: In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Tuesday asked Advocate General to produce record about steps taken by the government to implement SHRC recommendations into ’91 Kunanposhpora mass rape as it kept the matter regarding the maintainability of Public Interest Litigation [...]
