Varying hues of the Kashmir Valley imbroglio

Varying hues of the Kashmir Valley imbroglio Swapan Das Gupta There are many themes that define the ongoing troubles in the Kashmir Valley and it is important to acknowledge the different strands. First, and most important, there is a clear Islamist dimension to the present troubles that distinguish it from turbulent movements in the past. It is now sufficiently clear, and acknowledged by…

NC boycotts all-party meet to settle scores with PDP

Jammu Tawi, July 21 (KIP):- Is the main opposition party keen on the restoration of peace to Kashmir? This question is being debated in the public circles in the state following the decision of NC not to attend the All Party meet convened by Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti. Following this stand taken by the National Conference political observers besides senior leaders of PDP and BJP believe that…

Amid unrest Cross LoC trade remains suspended

Mudassir Ahmad Srinagar: Amid unrest in Kashmir valley, the cross LoC trade continues to be suspended as Valley simmers following killings of Hizbul Mujahideen militant commander Burhan Wani. The Valley is presently witnessing no trade activity as all the business outlets continue to remain shut after the killings of civilians was reported from different parts of Kashmir. Accordingly LoC traders…

Chidambaram’s statement dangerous for country: BJP

Jammu Tawi, July 21: State BJP Spokesperson, Prof. Virender Gupta strongly criticized the statement of senior Congress leader and former Home Minister, P. Chidambaram given in an interview with Karan Thapar on India Today on Wednesday, advocating restoring the “Grand Bargain” under which Kashmir acceded to India by granting a large degree of autonomy, warning that otherwise the Country will have…

SAS GEELANI ARRESTED ATTEMPTING TO DEFY CURFEW RESTRICTIONS

Srinagar: Separatist leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested today in Haiderpura in Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir in an attempt to defy curfew restrictions  as per the latest reports from Kashmir.  The security forces have taken hum into the custody.  Its pertinent to mention that the hardliner Geelani and other separatist faction leaders were retrained inside their houses to prevent them from…