Kashmir Observer

Millions of Kashmiris Confined to Their Homes

Srinagar, Oct 06 - Millions of Kashmiris remained confined to their homes for the second consecutive day Monday as police and paramilitary forces deployed in lanes and bylanes of Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir valley enforced a strict curfew to prevent a pro-Azadi mass sit-in at historic Lal Chowk.

KCC Asks People to Resume Normal Life from Today

Srinagar, Oct 6, KONS: Kashmir Coordination Committee (KCC) has urged the people to resume normal activities from Tuesday if the curfew restrictions were lifted by the government.

Hurriyat Offers Olive Branch

Srinagar, Oct 06, KONS: Riding on the popularity wave with New Delhi feeling the heat of street protests in Kashmir, the Hurriyat Conference on Monday said conglomerate was willing to adopt an alternative method for conveying the wishes and aspirations of the people to the Centre if New Delhi did not like the present mode of agitation.

Protesters Burn Effigy of Zardari

Srinagar, Oct 06: Defying curfew, protesters on Monday set fire on an effigy of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Baramulla town for terming militants operating in Kashmir as terrorists.

Pakistan Says, No Change in Our Kashmir Policy

Srinagar, Oct 06-Pakistani government on Monday appeared to be in a firefighting mode to douse anger sparked across the divide by remarks of  President Asif Zardari that terrorists, not freedom fighters, were active in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir Media Worst Hit

Srinagar, Oct 06-The unannounced indefinite curfew has hit the Kashmir media resulting in the suspension of publication of newspapers, including Kashmir Observer, for the second day on Monday.

EC Coming to Assess Poll Chances

New Delhi, Oct 06: A three-member Election Commission is visiting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow to assess the situation there, fuelling speculation that assembly polls in the state would be held on time.

Police Drive Against APHC On

Srinagar, Oct 06: Police today arrested several Hurriyat Conference leaders during its continuing drive against pro-freedom camp.

Curfew Bound Kashmir Remains Peaceful

Srinagar, Oct 5, KONS: An uneasy calm prevailed across curfew bound Kashmir valley on the eve of a proposed pro-Azadi mass sit-in at historic Lal Chowk on Monday.

India Not a 'Threat' to Pakistan: Zardari

New York, October 5: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that India is not a threat to his country and described the militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir as terrorists, a statement made perhaps for the first time by a top Pakistani leader.

Curfew Clamped Back, Leaders Arrested

Srinagar, Oct 05, KONS- Authorities in Kashmir on Sunday imposed a strict indefinite curfew, a day ahead of a major rally planned by pro-freedom parties.

Malik Tours Lal Chowk, Reviews March Plans

Srinagar, Oct 04, KONS: The JKLF chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik, who heads the organizing panel of the Kashmir Coordination Committee, today toured several parts of Srinagar on foot to review arrangements for the Lal Chowk march scheduled for Monday.