Progress under CAPEX Budget 2017-18 reviewed
Budgam: District Developmental Commissioner (DDC), Mohammad Harun Malik Monday chaired a meeting to review the pace and progress made on development works under CAPEX Budget (2017-18) and Chief Minister’s directions for the district passed during her public outreach programme. During the meeting, DDC also took stock of development works carried under the different state […]
Civilians killed in Shopian were caught in crossfire: CM
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the civilians killed in Shopian were ‘caught in cross fire’ even as she expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. “Deeply distressed by more deaths of civilians caught in the crossfire in Shopian. My heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s families,” Mehbooba tweeted. However, she […]
Minister highlights role of women lawyers in societal reformation
Jammu: Minister of State for Education, Culture and Tourism, Priya Sethi Monday said that women lawyers have a vital role to play in the society, especially in dealing with the cases of domestic violence and child abuse. Speaking at a meeting convened by Bar Association Jammu (BAJ) here today, Priya Sethi said women’s entry in […]
Beopar Mandal delegation meets JCCI President
Jammu: A deputation of Beopar Mandal Nowshera led by Subash Kapoor called upon the Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Rakesh Gupta. According to a statement issued by JCCI, The Chairman of the Beopar Mandal Nowshera Subash Kapoor submitted a written Memorandum to CCI President explaining the logic behind their demand for creating ADC Office […]
On the day of opening, schools ordered to ‘close down’ for three days
Srinagar: The government on Monday ordered for closure of all educational institutions till Wednesday in Kashmir. The decision has been taken as a ‘precautionary measure’ to avoid “law and order situation” in Kashmir. Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), GN Itoo said all the government and private schools and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday and […]
JRL calls for Shopian Chalo on Wednesday
Srinagar: Calling for Shopian chalo on Wednesday, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Monday said that the Shopian massacre by the forces has once again demonstrated the ‘brutal face of Indian democracy’ in Kashmir. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement issued here called for Shopian Chalo […]
BPCL organizes charity cricket tournament
Jammu: In order to contribute for the cause of underprivileged students of Sangarsh Vidya Kendra School, the J&K Chapter of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) organized a charity cricket match among its stakeholders at SIDCO Complex, Bari Brahmna, near here on Monday. Minister for Industries & Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga was chief guest on the […]
Editorial: Shopian bleeds yet again
Srinagar: Sunday evening proved no happy weekend for the residents of Pahnoo village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. The village saw six young men falling to bullets of the army men who claimed that they were attacked and in retaliation a militant and some Over Ground Workers, who were his associates were killed. Though it […]
Odhisa police rules out abduction of Kashmiri MBBS student by Maoists
Srinagar: Odhisa Police on Monday ruled out the abduction of a Kashmiri MBBS student by Maoists as “mischief played by some miscreants”. Suhail Aijaz, a resident of Marsari, Chowkibal, Kupwara, pursuing MBBS since 2016 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is missing from the state since February 9. Deputy Commissioner […]
Mehbooba should take legal action: Omar on Shopian firing
Srinagar: Opposition National Conference Monday demanded a probe into the killings in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, saying these cannot be justified by labelling the deceased as overground workers of militant groups. “The Shopian incident is yet another stark reminder of the grave-and-rapidly deteriorating situation in the Valley,” NC working president and former chief minister […]
