PDP targets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, says Kashmiris aspire to become Indian cricketers
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday asserted that more attention should be given to Kashmiris who support and aspire to become Indian cricketers rather than to separatists like Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Jun 15, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz cheers for Pakistan after Champions Trophy win over England
Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was seen cheering for the Pakistan Cricket Team after defeated England in the first semi-final match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy and secured its place in the finals.
Jun 15, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
Separatist strike, restrictions disrupt life in Kashmir
Schools and colleges were closed across the Valley as were business establishments and shops in many places, officials said.
Jun 09, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
Separatists hit out at J&K govt for 'preventing' them to hold meeting
Referring to the NIA raids, the separatists claimed that these moves to "intimidate and harass" their leaders.
Jun 05, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Separatists stopped from holding meeting, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put house arrest
Authorities today prevented separatists from holding a meeting at residence of hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Hurriyat Conference, placing several leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest.
Jun 05, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Separatist-sponsored march foiled in Kashmir; situation by and large peaceful
A separatist-sponsored march in memory of a militant leader killed by security forces was foiled on Tuesday in the Kashmir Valley.
May 30, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Hurriyat's Geelani makes a comment on Indian Army, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar laughs – Watch uncut video
A short video has emerged showing the members of delegation meeting hardline separatist leader, Syed Ali Geelani, at his uptown Hyderpora residence in Srinagar.
May 26, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar meets moderate Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Senior Congress leader on Thursday met moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman to discuss the prevailing situation in Kashmir.
May 25, 2017, 13:18 PM IST
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest ahead of protests
Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani continues to remain under house arrest inside his uptown Hyderpora residence.
May 19, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Huriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in house arrest
Authorities on Friday placed Huriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest to prevent him from participating in protests.
May 05, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
J&K separatists welcome Nikki Haley's statement that Trump may step in to defuse Indo-Pak tensions
Separatists in Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's statement that the Trump administration would try and "find its place" in efforts to de-escalate Indo-Pak tension.
Apr 05, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to J&K, separatist leaders call for Kashmir bandh
Ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Separatist leaders on Thursday called for a Kashmir bandh on April 2.
Mar 30, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
J&K: Separatist leaders disallowed presser, taken into custody
Police today disallowed a joint press conference called by separatist leaders, including the chairmen of both factions of Hurriyat Conference, and took them into custody.
Mar 16, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Separatists' strike affects normal life in Kashmir
Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Friday due to a strike called by separatists against the civilian killings in Pulwama district allegedly during a gunfight between militants and security forces on Thursday.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
J&K: Restrictions in parts of Kulgam ahead of separatist march
Authorities today imposed restrictions in parts of south Kashmir's Kulgam district as a precautionary measure in view of separatists' call for a march to protest the death of two civilians there on Sunday.
Feb 15, 2017, 13:45 PM IST
Curfew imposed in Kulgam, Sophian in Jammu & Kashmir
Curfew was today imposed in south Kashmir's Kulgam district and Shopian town after two civilians were killed yesterday
Feb 13, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Yasin Malik arrested, Mirwaiz under house arrest
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik was arrested here on Friday while Huriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, police said.
Feb 10, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Separatists placed under house arrest in J&K, life partially affected
"Geelani and the Mirwaiz have been placed under house arrest as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order," a police official said.
Dec 05, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq taken into custody for taking out protest march Srinagar
Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was today taken into custody after he defied the curfew order and tried to take out a march from his residence to offer Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar.
Oct 28, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
Kashmir delegation Yashwant Sinha's personal initiative, says BJP
Distancing itself from the delegation led by senior party leader Yashwant Sinha that met separatist leaders in Kashmir on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it was Sinha's personal initiative and the party had nothing to do with it.
Oct 25, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
