Crescent Kashmir

Traffic on Sgr-Jmu suspended as fresh landslides hit Ramban area

Traffic on Sgr-Jmu suspended as fresh landslides hit Ramban area

Srinagar,: The fresh landslides in Ramban area has forced the authorities to suspend the traffic on Srinagar-Jammu highway while as the authorities claim to have pressed men and machinery to clear the roads. The landslides triggered by incessant rains occurred in Ramban area, which has resulted in the closure of 300 km long Srinagar-Jammu highway, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Unconditional talks

Unconditional talks

  For the first time State Governor Satya Pal Malik has asked militants to shun the path of violence and come for the talks on table without any conditions. The press briefing of the Governor has come at a time when the Central Interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma has come back to Kashmir Valley to reinitiate the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Pakistan disrupting peace in Valley: Governor Malik over Anantnag attack

Pakistan disrupting peace in Valley: Governor Malik over Anantnag attack

Srinagar, : A day after five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday said that the attack was carried out on the directions of Pakistan. Five CRPF men and a militant was killed on Wednesday while several others sustained injuries […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Anantnag attack sends security grid into a tizzy in Kashmir

Anantnag attack sends security grid into a tizzy in Kashmir

Srinagar, : The deadly suicide attack at KP Road in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district that left five CRPF men dead and a police officer critically injured on Wednesday has sent the security agencies in Kashmir into a tizzy with the Governor S P Malik’s security advisor—K Vijay Kumar stating that the security policy for the […]

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Mirwaiz holds meeting at headquarters, concerned over killings across Kashmir

Mirwaiz holds meeting at headquarters, concerned over killings across Kashmir

Srinagar:The Hurriyat (m) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on expressed anguish and concern over the killings across the valley during the meeting at party headquarters in Srinagar. During the meeting, Mirwaiz also reiterated that political engagement is the most effective way to move forward and end painful “bloodshed”. He also urged leaders of India and Pakistan […]

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Work for greater interests of state: Dr Farooq Abdullah to party functionaries

Work for greater interests of state: Dr Farooq Abdullah to party functionaries

Srinagar;Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the state is facing unprecedented challenge saying that the need of the hour calls for keeping personal interests aside for the greater interests of the party and the state. Party president while addressing a provincial committee meet of Kashmir province said that the […]

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Ensure smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2019: Div Com to Officers

Ensure smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2019: Div Com to Officers

Srinagar:The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Thursday directed Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag and Ganderbal districts besides concerned officers to ensure smooth and hassle-free conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2019. Ensure smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2019: Div Com to Officers The Divisional Commissioner made these directions while reviewing the arrangements put in place for the forthcoming […]

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Pak must take ‘concrete action’ against terrorism for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Pak must take ‘concrete action’ against terrorism for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday raised the issue of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping here and said India expects “concrete action” by Islamabad to create an atmosphere free of terror for the resumption of dialogue. Prime Minister Modi met President Xi on the sidelines of the […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Kashmir Press Club pays tribute to Journalist Shujaat Bukhari

Kashmir Press Club pays tribute to Journalist Shujaat Bukhari

Srinagar:On this first death anniversary of prominent journalist Shujaat Bukhari, the Kashmir Press Club on Thursday convened a meeting and paid tributes to the Bukhari. Shujaat Bukhari The Editor of Rising Kashmir alongside his two security personnel was killed on July 14, 2018, at Srinagar’s Press Enclave. The management committee panel and representatives from various […]

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Hong Kong police use tougher tactics against protesters

Hong Kong police use tougher tactics against protesters

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police resorted to harsher-than-usual tactics to suppress protesters this week in the city’s most violent turmoil in decades. Police fired rubber bullets and beanbag rounds at the crowds, weapons that have not been widely used in recent history. Human rights groups criticised the tough tactics, while police said they were necessary […]