4 killed, dozens injured in police firing at Palhallan
Asem Mohiuddin
Pattan (Baramulla), Sept 06: At least four persons including three youth were killed and over a dozen injured when personnel of Special Operations Group of police resorted to “unprovoked” firing in Palhallan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday taking the toll of civilian deaths in the valley since June 11 to 69.
CCS to discuss Kashmir threadbare: PM
Sheikh Ahmed/Agencies
New Delhi, Sept 9: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet here later this week for a threadbare discussion on the situation in Kashmir amidst indications that Government of India (GoI) may initiate new steps to break the impasse.
GoI examining Geelani’s conditions for talks: Omar
Rising Kashmir News
Jammu, Sept 6: In a significant development that could lead to return of peace in the Valley, the chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday said Government of India (GoI) is examining Syed Ali Geelani’s 5-conditions for talks and hoped that the response would lead to improvement in the situation.
Govt revokes PSA of a minor
ISHFAQ TANTRY
Srinagar, Sept 6: The government has revoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) of a minor boy from old town Srinagar, who was booked for stone pelting and lodged at Kotbalwal jail.
I am CM till 2014: Omar
Shaheen Malik
Rajouri, Sept 6: Rejecting speculations about the collapse of the coalition government, chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday asserted that he will be CM till 2014.
Govt will complete full term: Deputy CM
Rising Kashmir News
Jammu, Sept 6: The Congress-National Conference coalition government faces no threat and will complete its full term of six years, deputy chief minister Tara Chand said today.
Geelani asks Mirwaiz to pass resolution in favour of 5-conditions on Eid
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, Sep 06: Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani, who was placed under house arrest on Monday evening, has asked Mirwiaz Umar Farooq to pass a resolution regarding his five conditions for talks with India at Eid-ul Fitr congregation at historic Jamia Masjid.
3 militants killed in Kupwara
Rising Kashmir News
Srinagar, Sept 6: Three militants were killed in a fierce gun battle with army men in border district of Kupwara on Monday, official sources said.
Omar raises pitch on AFSPA removal
Srinagar/New Delhi, Sept 05: With New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir government working on various options to address concerns of Kashmiris, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah feels that a firm action on issues like amending or phased- withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and resumption of political dialogue is an immediate need.
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LEH: Notwithstanding demands for its scrapping, the Army favours continuation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir citing "special circumstances" in the state.
Read full storyAdd a comment- commented on this postMufti hits back at Advani
Srinagar, Sept 5: Discounting senior BJP leader, L K Advani's accusations about Peoples Democratic Party fuelling street protests in the valley as unfortunate, party patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Sunday said Advani had chosen to “pick up very small talk on a big issue”.
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Sheikh Ahmed
New Delhi, Sept 05: Awami National Conference has asked National Conference MPs to resign from their parliament seats to pressurise New Delhi into accepting the autonomy demand.
Anger pushes mainstream parties to fringe
Abid Bashir
Srinagar, Sept 05: The intensity of protests might have waned yet top politicians and government functionaries are still finding it difficult to reach out to masses across the Valley.
Rich sending off wards for better studies
Ishfaq Tantry
SRINAGAR, SEPT 05: With the situation in Kashmir showing no signs of improvement, the education system of the Valley, hit hard by the three-month long unrest, is witnessing a transition to help overcome losses sustained.
Several elite schools have either flown their students out of the Valley or have been uploading online home assignments for students.
Teacher’s Day
Pro-tem ZEOs, Headmasters, Principals to be confirmed soon
Srinagar, Sept 05: Minister for Education, Peerzada Muhammad Sayeed Sunday said implementation of Right to Education is under active consideration of the government. He added that orders of regularization for in-charge ZEOs, headmasters and principals will be issued shortly.
