Turkish prosecutor says Khashoggi was strangled, dismembered
Istanbul: Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul as part of a premeditated killing, and his body was dismembered before being disposed of, a top Turkish prosecutor said Wednesday. A statement from chief Istanbul prosecutor Irfan Fidan’s office also said that discussions with Saudi chief prosecutor Saud […]
‘Terrorism’ cannot be wiped out by killing militants, says Guv Malik
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Wednesday said ‘terrorism’ in Kashmir cannot be wiped out by killing militants but by bringing them back to the mainstream. Talking of Pakistan’s role in fanning ‘terrorism’ in the state, the governor said the neighbouring country wants Jammu and Kashmir to remain disturbed, but its designs keep […]
1886 nominations filed for Sarpanch Halqas, 6763 for Panch Wards in Phase-I
SRINAGAR: For the Phase-I of Panchayat Polls, 1886 nominations have been filed for 547 Sarpanch Halqas and 6763 nominations for 4151 Panch wards across the State till the last date of filing of nominations on Tuesday. Voting and counting for Phase-I of Panchayat Polls-2018 is scheduled be held on 17 November 2018. According to a […]
Pak, China relations a ‘model of state-to-state ties’: Qureshi
Islamabad, Oct 31 (PTI) Ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s first visit to China, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said the relations between the two nations is a “model of state-to-state ties” and the CPEC projects have given an important socio-economic development dimension to their friendship. Khan, accompanied by Qureshi, will lead […]
National Conference on ‘Advances in Biopolymers -2018’ held at KU
Srinagar: A two -day National Conference on ‘Advances in Biopolymers -2018’ started here at University of Kashmir (KU) on Tuesday. The conference is being organized by the Department of Food Sciences and Technology, KU in collaboration with Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India – Srinagar Chapter. According to the organizers of the conference […]
Allama Iqbal Library, KU awarded ISO-Certification
Srinagar: Allama Iqbal Library (AIL), University of Kashmir (KU) has been awarded ISO-9001:2015 certification on 18-10-18. The certification has been done for ‘Quality Management System’ of the libraries in compliance with the scope ‘’ Provision of Library Services to address Academic and Research Needs of the Scholar, Students and Teaching Fraternity of University of Kashmir.’’ The Certification […]
Illicit timber seized in Budgam
SRINAGAR: Acting on specific information, a team of forest officials of Doodganga Range laid a Naka and sized illicit timber on the intervening night of October 30 and 31. The party immediately tried to apprehend the smugglers who however assaulted the forest personnel with sharp-edged weapons in which one forest official got injured. The party […]
SC, ST Corp disburses Rs 35.75 lakh among 15 beneficiaries
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Backward Classes (BC) Development Corporation Limited disbursed loans to the tune of Rs 35.75 lakh among 15 beneficiaries here today. Corporation’s Managing Director R. K. Bhat informed that the loan amount was sanctioned and disbursed to 15 unemployed persons of target groups including […]
BOCA approves 13 cases of various Deptts
SRINAGAR: The 98th meeting of Building Operations Controlling Authority (BOCA) of J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) was held here today. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman, LAWDA, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah during which 25 cases were placed before the BOCA and 13 cases were approved as per the recommendations, NOCs of […]
SAC approves Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2018
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved “The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018” paving the way for election of Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the Municipal Corporations and Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Municipal Councils/Municipal Committees through secret ballot. […]
