Hurriyat Conference

Do not hand over Burhan Wani's body to the family: Sushil Pandit

Kashmiri activist Sushil Pandit congratulated the Indian security forces and requested the government not to hand over his body to his family.

Jul 09, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

Burhan Wani encounter: Amarnath Yatra suspended

Authorities on Saturday suspended mobile Internet services in Kashmir Valley.

Jul 09, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Separatists to hold talks with Kashmiri Pandits on return

Making the announcement during his sermons after the Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid here, moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said there is no precondition for the return of Pandits who are "part and parcel" of Kashmiri culture.

Jun 17, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Kashmiri separatists join hands to 'campaign' against Pandit townships

The two factions of Hurriyat Conference said a sit-in protest will be held to "create awareness about anti-Kashmir plans" of PDP-BJP coalition govt.

Jun 08, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Opposition to Sainik Colony in Kashmir Valley is unjustified: BJP

Condemning the call given by Hurriyat Conference for a shutdown in Kashmir on Friday, BJP said the opposition to establishment of a Sainik Colony in the Valley was "unjustified".

Jun 04, 2016, 01:25 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti hints no separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday hinted that her government might not create separate colonies or clusters for Kashmiri Pandits as proposed earlier.

May 28, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Separatist leaders in Kashmir join hands against colonies for Pandits

It is for the first time since 2008 that the Kashmiri separatists, who are ideologically and politically divided, have joined hands.

May 25, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Shiv Sena slams Centre's U-turn on Hurriyat, says BJP govt acting like a 'chameleon'

In yet another attack on its ally BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday chided the central government for changing its stand on Hurriyat and allowing it to hold discussions with Pakistan.

May 04, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Pakistan does not invite Hurriyat for the first time in two decades

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry met his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Apr 27, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Take bold steps to resolve Kashmir issue, Hurriyat Conference urges India, Pak PMs

Hardline Hurriyat Conference, led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on Tuesday appealed to Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to take bold steps to resolve the Kashmir issue for peace, prosperity and development in the sub-continent.

Apr 26, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Hurriyat wants OIC to take up rights issue with India

He also asked the OIC to involve itself in finding an "honourable and lasting solution to the pending Kashmir issue”.

Apr 16, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

NIT row: Normal life hit in Kashmir Valley due to strike call

Separatist groups, including both factions of Hurriyat Conference and JKLF, had called for a strike to protest alleged beating, harassment and intimidation of Kashmiri students outside the state. 

Apr 12, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Hurriyat chief says outstation students at NIT are safe

Chairman of moderate Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the outstation students at NIT here are safe and asked them to concentrate on their studies rather than playing in the hands of "opportunists" and "divisive forces".

Apr 08, 2016, 18:52 PM IST

Hurriyat says willing to help in Indo-Pak peace

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated peaceful resolution of problems with Pakistan, moderate Hurriyat Conference on Friday said it is willing to extend cooperation in all such endeavours that would be aimed at the resolution of Kashmir issue.

Apr 01, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

World community should unitedly fight against terrorism: Kashmiri separatists

In the wake of Lahore suicide bombing, Kashmiri separatists on Monday said terrorism in "any form and at any place" is condemnable and asked the international community to make combined efforts to curb the "menace" of terrorism which has no place in Islam.

Mar 28, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

JNU row: Shutdown across Kashmir today

A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir on Saturday against the crackdown on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students and former Delhi University Professor SAR Geelani who have been slapped with charges of sedition by the Centre.

Feb 27, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

Geelani terms Pakistan Parliamentary panel report as "unfair & unjustified"

The recommendations of the Parliamentary Panel headed by member parliament Awais Ahmad Leghari depicts an apologetic policy and it cannot be named more than this that it is an attempt to appease India, Geelani said.

Feb 03, 2016, 23:34 PM IST

Islamic State in Kashmir? Chances are 'almost zero`, says Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday said the chances of Islamic State expanding its operations to Kashmir were "almost zero" and dismissed the terror outfit's reported claims in this regard.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani unwell, complains of breathing problems

 Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was given oxygen by doctors after he complained of severe breathing problems.

Jan 17, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

Kashmir MLA to attend Islamabad meet, Hurriyat too invited

Separatist groups and two Jammu and Kashmir legislators have been invited to a conference on Kashmir set to be held in Islamabad, and at least one legislator on Friday said he will attend.

Jan 16, 2016, 08:40 AM IST