Kashmir

Hyderpora Encounter: I want OGW tag removed from my son’s face; rehabilitation of his wife, children: slain Dr Mudasir Gul’s father

SRINAGAR — The family members of slain Dr Mudasir Gul Saturday urged the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to conduct the probe in a transparent manner so that “the OGW tag is removed from slain Gul” and that ensure rehabilitation of his wife and little kids on priority. On the other hand, the family of slain […]

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Yashwant Sinha led Citzens Group terms Government’s explanation of “Hyderpora incident as clear as mud”

SRINAGAR — The Concerned Citizens Group (CCG) led by former union finance minister, Yashwant Sinha has expressed its deep anguish at the civilian killings in the Hyderpora encounter and called for a judicial inquiry under the supervision of the Supreme Court in order to “uncover the truth” and restore people’s confidence in the rule of […]

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Decision to repeal farm laws welcome step, hope Centre reverses illegal changes in J&K too: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — Former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the Centre’s decision to repeal three farm laws is a welcome step and expressed hope that the Union government “course corrects” and “reverses the illegal changes” made in Jammu and Kashmir since August 2019. Taking to micro blogging site […]

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J&K admin for setting up Covid inspection teams at divisional, district levels

JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration called for constituting Covid inspection teams (CITs) at divisional and district levels for random inspection of people at public places and health institutions. It also stressed on vaccination, increased targeted testing, intensive contact tracing and strict containment measures, which will remain the government’s key strategy against a probable […]