Kashmir

Safina Baigh calls on Governor, demands development of Sangr...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: Prominent Women Politician and State president for women’s wing of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Safina Baigh called on Governor Satya Pal Malik and apprised him about the issues pertaining to Sangrama assembly constituency. She urged the Governor to establish a Degree College in Sangrama, besides urging dredging of Nallah Ningli, play ground for youth, filtration plant to end the water scarcity, bridge for Kalantra and Mugam, redressal of issues in Chandoosa SDH and skill development...

Intl.Imam Khomeini conference held in Kashmir, Scholars and ...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: International Conference organized by Jammu Kashmir Anjuman-e-Sharie-Shian to remember the great revolutionary figure and founder of Islamic republic of Iran Ayatollah Syed Rohullah Khomeini’s(R.A) on his 30th anniversary at Srinagar Kashmir. Reports says to Wilayat Times, One of its first kind of international conference was by Howza Jamia Babul Ilm Oriental College Kashmir of Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian led by President Aga Syed Hassan Almosavi Alsafvi attended by renowned...

Kathua child rape and murder:Court finds six guilty in case ...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

New Delhi : An Indian court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment on Monday for the kidnap, rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in Jammu and Kashmir state last year, in a high-profile case that sparked widespread protests across the country. Three other men have each received five years in prison for destruction of evidence. Special prosecutor Santokh Singh said in a statement to reporters outside the court in Pathankot, Punjab state, that they would be appealing the sentences...

J-K Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad removed; R K Chibber appointe...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday removed J&K Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad and appointed R K Chibber as interim chairman of the lender. “Parvez Ahmad, Chairman cum Managing Director, shall cease to be Director on the Board of Directors of the Bank and consequently be no longer the Chairman cum Managing Director of the board,” an order issued by Additional Secretary, Finance, Vishal Sharma said here. It added that R K Chibber has been appointed as the interim...

Kashmiri Pandits are part and parcel of Kashmir culture, Mir...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference(M) chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq stated that while on one hand the number of educated youth in Kashmir is increasing with each passing day but the lack of availability of jobs has left a huge number of these youth unemployed and in such a situation starting their own ventures or small business units is the best choice under the present circumstances as trade and business has a vast and great potential in Kashmir. In a Statement to Wilayat Times, Mirwaiz...

Kashmir`s travel guide dies rescuing 7 tourists in Pahalgam;...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar:A local guide from Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmir died on Friday evening after rescuing five tourists whose boat had capsized while rafting. Rouf Ahmed Dar’s body was retrieved on Saturday morning from Lidder river near the Bhawani bridge, said Amir Ali, the director of the disaster management cell in Kashmir. “One raft capsized at the rafting point of Pahalgam’s Mawoora. It was caught in sudden gusty winds,” Ali said. “All the passengers on board fell in the fast...

Hazrat Ali (Pbuh) fought for justice and fairness, didn`t su...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar:Addressing a religious gathering at the revered shrine of Dastgeer Sahab (RA) Sarai Bala Srinagar, in connection with the Ashra-e-Najat and the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (Pbuh) Head of Mutahida Majlis Ulama and APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that Hazrat Ali (Pbuh) spent his entire life for the cause of Allah and Islam and followed the footprints of beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) till his martyrdom. In a Statement to Wilayat Times,Mirwaiz said that Hazrat Ali...

Sumbal case:Allegations against the accused proven, Police s...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police has said that the allegations of rape in the Sumbal rape case have been proven and that a chargesheet will be filed soon, Local dailies reported Although the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case is yet to file its final, the FSL experts have confirmed rape, the report said. Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora, Rahul Malik said that the incident involving an assault on a 3-year-old child in Sumbal is very much true and based on facts...

Sumbal incident Gruesome, horrifying : J&K Youth Congre...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar:State Vice President J&K Youth Congress Sheikh Aamir Rasool expressed deep shock and pain over the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district . He said It is unfortunate that such an incident took place and it is a black spot to the whole Kashmir which is known for its rich culture and tradition. Sheikh Aamir Rasool said that the girl and her family must surely get justice and demanded speedy and exemplary action be taken against the perpetrator of the heinous crime...

Give Administration a chance for transparent probe;Shia-Sunn...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar:Members of Shia-Sunni Coordination Committee (SSCC) held a crucial meeting to discuss the deliberate upon the rape of a three-year-old girl at north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on May 08 that has brought down the heads of every citizen in shame, made a collective appeal to the people of Kashmir to put an end to protests and give police a chance to probe the incident transparently so that guilty is given an exemplary punishment. The meeting was held at the head office of J& K Itehadul...