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Srinagar, June 19: Nissar Ahmad, a senior photojournalist passed away today after a prolonged battle with a life-threatening illness. Ahmad had undergone a major operation two years ago for cancer management but continued to work diligently for The Hindu until his health deteriorated recently. He had been admitted to SMHS hospital on Tuesday morning. He breathed his…
Srinagar, June 4 (UNI) Lodged in Tihar jail since 2019 in a terror funding case, Abdul Rashid Sheikh aka Engineer Rashid has turned out to be a phenomenon in Kashmir politics post 2019. On Tuesday, Engineer Rashid proved a giant killer after he defeated former chief minister Omar Abdullah and separatist turned mainstream politician Sajad…
Srinagar, June 4 (UNI) Midway into counting of votes on Tuesday, former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti accepted their defeat in their respective Lok Sabha constituencies. By 1. 30 pm, National Conference’s Omar Abdullah was trailing behind Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid by a margin of over 1.30 lakh votes….
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE PULWAMA, MAY 15: After receiving complaints from parents and injury to a student of the school within School Campus recently, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom taking cognizance of the matter, issued immediate directions to Chief Education Officer, Pulwama for inspection of the school and detailed report. The report…
Srinagar, May 10 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday emphasized that the ongoing elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely about civic amenities but represent a crucial battle for the region’s dignity, honor, and the freeing of its innocent youth who are currently languishing in jails without trials. She highlighted the…
Srinagar, May 09 : Amidst the emotions and joys, the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the pilgrimage this year. Executive Officer (EO), J&K Hajj Committee, Dr. Shujhat Qureshi told the news agency— (KNO) that on the first day of their journey, a total of…
Family members have last glimpse of little Haziq; Hundreds attend funeral at Gandbal amid tears, sobs; father-son duo continue to remain missing Srinagar, Apr 26 : Finally, prayers of Kashmiri people got answered on Friday after the body of 11-year-old boy Haziq Ahmed Sheikh of Gandbal, Srinagar was retrieved from river Jehlum after a gap of…
Srinagar, Apr 24 (UNI) Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party were previously part of BJP government and should not accuse others of being the proxies of the saffron party. Azad was talking to reporters on Wednesday during a road show at Malpora in…
Jammu, April 22 (UNI) Ahead of Phase-3 Lok Sabha elections for Rajouri-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency scheduled on May 7, an employee of Social Welfare Department, was shot dead in an alleged terrorist(s) attack on Monday in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that a man identified as Mohammad Raziq, 40, resident of Kunda…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Srinagar: Continuing the programmes under Fire Service Week, 2024, which was declared open by Alok Kupar-IPS, (ADGP), Director Fire & Emergency Services, competitions of Volley Ball, Tug of War, Fire Tender drill and Ladder Drills at Range Level were organised on 6th day today. In sports category, Kashmir Range team won…
