Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
In the past week, the people of Gaza have been subject to some serious Israeli attacks. Some Hamas leaders and militants have been murdered and many more Palestinians – innocent civilians, babies, kids women and elders have lost their live. Yet, Gaza is celebrating with the Hamas leadership never more popular. So here is […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
United Nations: The 193-nation U.N. General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly approved the de facto recognition of the sovereign state of Palestine, a victory decades in the making for the Palestinians after years of occupation and war. A Palestinian flag was quickly unfurled on the floor of the General Assembly, behind the Palestinian delegation, as the […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Clampdown Ripples Hit Life In Central Srinagar SRINAGAR (ONS): Curfew clamped on large parts of the Old City late on Wednesday will continue on Friday as well, authorities here said this evening though the day passed incident-free across the Valley. The district magistrate said that the administration was constrained to take the step to safeguard […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Gurez, Kargil,Tanghdar exams as per schedule SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir has postponed all exams which were scheduled to be held on Nov 30, in view of continued curfew in the city. However, according to a KU statement, the Ist and 2nd year examinations of Gurez, Kargil and Tanghdar, scheduled for today shall be held […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Resistance Leaders Urge Calm, Unity SRINAGAR – Vehemently condemning the sacrilegious activities of anti-Islam and anti-Muslim forces and expressing their concern over repeated attempts to rouse sectarian feelings, various separatist, religious, political and social organizations across Kashmir Thursday urged the people to preserve their traditional amity and brotherhood in face of all overt and covert […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Srinagar-Ladakh Highway, Mughal Road Closed SRINAGAR (ONS) – Snowfall in the states higher reaches cut off traffic to remote areas in the Kashmir Valley and blocked the Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Ladakh highway on Thursday. Kashmirs plains received strong showers since Wednesday evening, bringing temperatures markedly down, but weathermen have forecast improvement from Friday though light […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Equates PDP Leadership With Dream Merchants GANDERBAL (ONS) – National Conference Thursday accused the Peoples Democratic Party leadership of luring panchayat members through various tactics and money power. It said women panchayat members were reportedly being presented make-up kits to tempt them for casting their vote for PDP candidates. Addressing a meeting of panches and […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
SRINAGAR – According to Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon for the safety of passengers in view of snowfall and slippery conditions of Tangmarg-Gulmarg road, only such vehicles having 4 x 4 facility or vehicles fitted with anti-skid chains on tyres shall be allowed to move from Tangmarg to Gulmarg. Accordingly Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Senior […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
SRINAGAR – Police claimed to have seized incriminating and seditious material, including pamphlets directing panchs and sarpanchs to resign from the office of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani. A police spokesman said last night that Anantnag police seized incriminating material along with the office utilities including tables, chairs, blankets and gas cylinder under […]
Observer News Service - November 30, 2012
Candidates dont want local policemen at polling booths SRINAGAR (KNS) – Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed observer for legislative council elections, Shanmanu today promised free and fair polls to the LC seats to be held on Dec 3. I assure that elections will be free and fair, Shatmanu said. He said that he has […]