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  • DAK president arrested

    Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested the president of Doctors’ Association of Kashmir (DAK), official sources said. Official sources told GNS that Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan was arrested by Karan Nagar police station and booked under the unlawful activities Act. “An FIR no 15/2009 has been lodged against him in police station Karan Nagar under section 13 (unlawful activities),” official sources informed GNS. On Saturday, Hassan in a statement had accused BJP and Congress of strengthening the alleged illegal occupation with military might

     

  • Karra expresses shock over death of minor in Tosemaedan

    Srinagar: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Member of Parliament-elect, Tariq Hameed Karra has expressed shock over the death of Simran, a minor, due to the explosion of a littered shell at Tosemaedan in Budgam district, today.

    In a statement issued to KNS, Karra said this is a case of sheer criminal negligence on part of the authorities which has resulted in the loss of a precious life. He said in the past also dozens of people, mostly children, have also lost their lives and many have been rendered handicapped in the area in similar incidents. Karra said children are usually caught unaware as they take littered shells as playing items. He said had the government acted sensitively the damage caused by these littered shells, explosives could have been stopped to a great extent.

    Expressing sympathies with the bereaved family Karra said steps should be taken to clear the area of these explosives so that such unfortunate incidents will not happen in future. He also demanded the government should provide a proper compensation to the victim’s family.

  • Azad expresses gratitude to his voters, supporters, party workers

    Admits verdict being expressly against Congress

    Srinagar: Senior Congress Leader and Former Union Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad in a message has conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary Constituency for casting their votes in his favour. In a message issued to KNS from New Delhi, Azad said that the verdict of people in a democratic exercise is supreme and that it has to be accorded all respect and deference.

    Admitting that the verdict is expressly against Congress party, be it Jammu & Kashmir or country as a whole,  Azad said that instead of being cynical and despondent, we need to introspect and analyse the reasons for losing the confidence of people and accordingly, chart out strategies for revival and rejuvenation of the Party.

    Azad while expressing gratitude to the thousands of Party workers and leaders, especially from the hilly areas, who worked tirelessly for days and nights to reach out to the people, exhorted them to resume their activities forthwith with renewed vigour and enthusiasm to regain the lost trust of the people. He called upon the workers to gear up their activities and educate the people about the policies, programmes of Congress Party and achievements of UPA I & UPA II with full force and conviction.

    “I am especially thankful to the thousands of well-wishers, supporters and sympathizers who have conveyed their concern and unhappiness over the outcome of the recent parliamentary polls”, said  Azad.

    Azad said that although it appears that divisive and sectarian forces have succeeded in creating a wedge for the time being in the society for small-time electoral gains, however, this aberration has to give way to pluralistic ethos and composite culture which our state and country is famous for all over globe. “The progressive and pluralistic forces have to regain the democratic space for maintenance of peace and harmony in the State and putting back on the agenda the high values of development, pluralism and  inclusiveness”, said  Azad.

    Describing the recent outcome of elections as a setback for Congress Party,  Azad said that our party is robust and resilient to brave such odds. “We have bounced back with greater resilience and strength after every upheaval that our Party witnessed and I am sure we will reinvent ourselves this time as well”, said . Azad.

    . Azad said that people acknowledged the historic role that Congress Party has played in the freedom struggle of the country and they are also aware about the progress and development that has been witnessed in the country under its rule. “Congress Party has a roadmap for the country’s progress & development and economic & political empowerment of the people. It is because of this that people have been reposing their faith in our Party for decades”, said  Azad.

  • SMC employee rewarded by vigilance organisation for his work

    Srinagar: A Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) employee has been rewarded with a prize money by the state vigilance organisation for his commendable work in Srinagar’s Peer Bagh area.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, the SMC sanitary supervisor of the Peer Bagh area, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, was rewarded with a reward of Rs 100.

    An order issued by the Superintendent of the Police, Vigilance Organization Kashmir, dated May 8, 2014 reads: “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of Commendation Certificate Class III with a cash reward of Rs. 100/- in favor of Shri Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, Sanitary Supervisor, SMC, Peerbagh Srinagar in recognition of good work done by him.”

    SMC commissioner Dr G N Qasba has complimented the staff, particularly Ashraf, for their dedication towards the community. On the occasion, Dr Qasba asked all employees to create similar examples by putting in the best services and by attending to the people’s grievances swiftly.

    “The appreciation of an SMC employee is acknowledgement of the work and efforts put in by the corporation. Such commendable work by the SMC employees will go a long way in establishing a good rapport with the public. I appreciate the work of  Mr Ashraf and hope he will continue his work with the same zeal and zest,” said Dr Qasba.

  • Hizb condemns Sopore student’s killing, death in central jail  

    Srinagar: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant outfit has strongly condemned the  killing of Abid Akbar Wani an undergraduate student of Krankishiwan Sopore.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, while expressing solidarity with the victim family, Saleem Hashmi, spokesman of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen has said that the militant outfit does not condone innocent killings. “It is our conviction that such anti human actions are unforgivable before Almighty Allah and the killers of this student cannot evade   punishment,” he added.

    Hashmi has also condemned the death of Muhstaq Ahmad Gilkar allegedly at the hands of forces in Central jail. “We appeal the international human rights groups to intervene and take cognizance of gross human rights abuses taking place in Kashmir. Such inhuman acts can in no way suppress and oppress freedom   movement in Kashmir,” Hashmi added.

  • Killing of a Minor near Tossamaidan is ‘barbaric’: TBF

    ‘Time up for Army to vacate’

    Srinagar: “Killing of a minor and critically injuring two minors of  the same family near Drung area of Tossamaidan by littered explosive  is a the worst example of brutality and barbarism,” Tosamaidan Bachao Front said in a statement issued to KNS.

    The statement added: “Army has been given a license to kill and is on a mission of killing spree especially youth in order to sustain their illegal occupation of Tossamaidan. They are continuing bloodbath in Tossamaidan to suppress the sentiment and they have crossed all the possible patience we could stand with.”

    He added: “Tossamaidan Bachave Front has no other option but to initiate an uprising against illegal occupation of Tossamaidan if the lease cancellation order is not issued. Government had an excuse of code of conduct because of which they did not issue the order of lease cancellation but today we warn them to issue it in black and white before 25 May to avoid agitation which will snowball into a major controversy.”

    The statement said: “We appeal the government to appoint special team to dispose of military waste and unexploded shells in Tossamaidan and the areas falling in the immediate vicinity of Tossamaidan. Finally we appeal the people of Kashmir to condemn the killing of a minor in strongest terms and support our movement till we achieve our goal.” (

  • Police launches massive search, constitutes special team to trace missing boy

    IGP Kashmir visits Khanyar, reviews progress

    Srinagar: Expediting its search operation to trace Fahim Asghar, a three-year-old missing boy in Nowpora areas of Khanyar Srinagar, the Inspector General of Police A G Mir on Monday visited Khanyar to review the progress in investigations. The IGP Kashmir who also met the parents of missing boy assured them that police is trying its best to trace the boy as quickly as possible.

    Sources in police said that the IGP Kashmir was accompanied by DIG Central Kashmir Syed Afadul Mujtaba and SSP Srinagar Amit Kumar. Meanwhile, according to sources the police has constituted a special team to trace the boy besides utilizing the services of SDRF teams.

    “besides SDRF teams, the divers have been pressed into service. The old cases of similar nature are being discussed and the effective strategies being applied by the police in tracing out the missing boy,” a senior officer in police told KNS pleading anonymity.

    Fahim Asgar son of Mohammad Asgar lone resident of Nowpora, Khanyar, is reported to be missing from his home since May 6. “A foot ware of the missing boy was found on the banks of a nearby canal. Srinagar police has called in the services of River police in the canal and Babedemb to trace the boy. River police is utilizing motor boats in the search operation. All police stations of J&K have been flashed details of the missing boy and searches have been launched at all entry and exit points in the valley and Jammu,” said a police statement issued to KNS.

    The statement added that many search teams have been constituted who are checking the hotels and the tenants in and around Srinagar to trace the missing boy. “If anybody having any information regarding the missing boy may please inform the nearest police station or contact 0194245509, 9596770660, 9596770516or Police Control Room Srinagar on Dial 100,” said the police statement.

  • Lone, Mirwaiz will always be remembered, followed: Yasin Malik

    ‘JKLF leader Sheikh Nazir presented before a court today’

    Srinagar: “Our freedom struggle is adorned with the blood of martyrs and therefore no power can defeat it. Khawaja Abdul Gani Lone Shaheed and Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq Shaheed are among those martyrs who will always be remembered and followed,” this   was stated by the chairman JKLF Mohammad Yasin Malik in a press statement issued to KNS today in regard with the martyrdom anniversary of these great martyrs.

    Malik said that today we remember these two leaders who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom. Recalling the struggle and sacrifices of Khawja Abdul Gani Lone, Malik said that he was one of the best politicians, intellectual and Human being. He always fought for the cause of freedom and tolerated all hardships, sufferings and miseries in this way.

    He rejected power and position and joined the freedom struggle and never looked back. Malik said that his Separation was a personal loss for him as he was a selfless well wisher of JKLF and we will never forget his sacrifices. He was a symbol of intellect and wisdom and will remain in our hearts for the ages to come, added Malik.

    While remembering the struggle and sacrifices of Shaheed I Millat Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Malik said that Shaheed Mirwaiz belonged to a family that has always inspired kashmiri’s. His family led this nation in the fields of politics, education, and religion. Mirwaiz Shaheed himself tolerated the hardships of jails, torture and oppression in the way of freedom .he never shied away from struggle and sacrifices and stood firm at the times of Hardness and finally sacrificed his life in the way of truth.

    Malik said that today on the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of these two  great leaders, JKLF along with the nation of Kashmir remembers them and prays to Allah almighty for elevation in their position in Jannah.  Meanwhile imprisoned leader of Jammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF) Sheikh Nazir Ahmad who is languishing in Srinagar central jail and is serving a life sentence was today presented before a court in Srinagar. The health of detained JKLF leader is fast deteriorating and jail Authorities have failed to provide him necessary medical facilities. JKLF has expressed concern over the health conduction of its leader and paid rich tributes to his valor and courage. JKLF also pays rich tributes to all those who are bearing the hardships of jails for the sacred cause of freedom.   

  • Congress to go for retrospection on May 24

    Prof Soz to chair series of review meetings this week

    Srinagar: The Congress state unit has called a meeting of its’ ministers in the state cabinet on May 24 to discuss its humiliating performance in the just concluded Lok Sabah elections in the state.  

    Confirming about the meeting, Muzaffar Parray, vice president Pradesh Congress Committee   (PCC) told KNS that Prof Saif-u-Din Soz, PCC president has called a meeting of Congress ministers on May 24. The meeting will be presided by Prof Soz.

    “On May 27 the PCC president has called meeting of state executive committee to review and assess the reasons behind its poll debacle,” Parray told KNS. Party sources told KNS, that the meeting will be assessing the factors responsible for its decimation in Jammu regions. “The PCC will review the elements who have been instrumental in party’s inertia in Jammu region where the party veteran and former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad was defeated,” a senior Congress minister told KNS, pleading anonymity.

  • PDP’s happiness, NC’s debacle meaningless: Geelani

    ‘Omar should leave politics, try his luck in any other profession’

    Srinagar: Terming the grief of National Conference and happiness of PDP with regarding to the just concluded Lok Sabha elections as ‘meaningless and irrelevant’, chairman Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Geelani said that the real success actually belongs to the pro-freedom people and the election boycott of the huge majority of people has proven that there are few days left with the pro-Indian parties in Kashmir and now they can’t ‘befool the people for long by their wicked policies’.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, he said that a very few people casted their votes in the election drama and PDP should never misunderstand it as their victory, because this is actually hatred and anti-national and anti-people policies of National Conference which have forced few people to vote PDP and nothing else. In Monday’s press release, while thanking the Kashmiri people particularly youth for their ideal election boycott from the core of his heart, chairman Hurriyat said it is very pleasing that a huge majority of people listened to their conscious and boycotted the election drama despite tremendous pressure and force.

    “The people of Kashmir have proved that they have understood the negative impacts of this exercise and they are fully aware of India’s wicked policies of using this military operation in the name of elections in international forums against the freedom movement of Kashmir. He said that if anybody have succeeded in 2014 election drama, they are pro-freedom people not any pro-Indian party and this self conscious of the people will be very beneficial for the future of our freedom movement. Geelani said that the celebrations of PDP over the election results are meaningless and unrealistic.

    “This party is not any role model for Kashmiris nor has this party any vote bank in Kashmir, while as the victory of PDP over its rivals is not any support or favour of public but it is the reaction of people to the anti-national policies of National Conference. While commuting over the statement of Omar Abdullah in which he had said that he wants to know the reason from the public for his party’s out. The pro-freedom leader said that there is no need to go through the political science or examining minute things for the answer. It is a common issue and everybody is fully aware of it.”

    Geelani said that Omar Abdullah should ask his own conscience in solitude and he should examine the reasons and circumstances for his party’s loss. “If he will think with cool mind then he can get the answer that after long 50 years, Kashmiri people have now recognized the real face of National Conference and this party has vandalized the nation and unlashed worst kind of atrocities on Kashmiri people which have hurt everybody here and everyone is feeling its pain and agony.”

    Geelani said that the National Conference has played always a negative role in the history of Kashmir and they pushed the state of Jammu and Kashmir into slavery of India which is their historic blunder and then during the plebiscite movement the people were about to forget their faults, but in 1975 they once again deceived Kashmiri people and sold all the sacrifices of nation for their chair.

    Geelani said that the majority of people of Kashmir are simple and kind hearted so the people were in dark about the sellout of 1975 for a very long time because it was unbelievable for them that a man who recites Surah Al-Rehman and Surah Yaseen will deceive them in such a way. Hurriyat chairman said that the world have progressed a lot now ad our nation have not only understood the filthy role of this party in the past but they have also discovered a real cruel and unkind face of Umar Abdullah & Farooq Abdullah that how can they wage a war against its own people for merely power. Farooq Abdullah backstabbed the freedom movement of Kashmir in 1996 and he has on records said that the youth should be shooted on sight instead of arresting them, because we have no space left in jails. Geelani said that if Farooq Abdullah is the murderer of Shaheed Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, his son has also played a very important role in hanging Shaheed Mohammad Afzal Guru thus keeping the tradition alive and in 2010 Omar Abdullah ‘killed 128 innocent students and detained about 3,000 youth in jails’, which made the people to run out of patience and made them to hate this party. Geelani said that despite these facts, if Omar Abdullah still wants to know the reasons of his defeat then ‘he should leave this politics and try his luck in any other profession and he should join some other line’.