Pope Francis says Church can no longer tolerate silence on abuse
Vatican City: Pope Francis said Saturday that silence on sexual abuse can “no longer be tolerated” as he ordered an investigation into Vatican archives concerning former archbishop of Washington Theodore McCarrick, who resigned in July. “Both abuse and its cover-up can no longer be tolerated,” said Francis in a Vatican statement in which he declared the […]
Kashmiri student picked up in Punjab found innocent, released
Srinagar: A Kashmiri student who was picked up by the Punjab police last week and handed over to counterparts in Jammu and Kashmir has been found innocent and accordingly released. Ghazi Ahmed Malik was detained by the Punjab police in connection with a case regarding the fleeing of a Special Police Officer (SPO) with seven rifles […]
Crime Branch Kashmir books fraudster
SRINAGAR: Crime Branch lodged FIR No. 46/2018, U/S 419, 420 RPC, 66D Information Technology Act. against one fraudster namely Firdous Ahmad Ahanger who while using his SIM card had introduced himself as Minister for R&B and Minister for Revenue Department. Crime Branch Kashmir received information through reliable source to the effect that cell NO. […]
JK bags 3 ‘Medallions of Excellence’ at India Skills National Competition
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir team put up an excellent performance in its maiden outing at the prestigious India Skills National Competition, considered as the country’s biggest skill competition. Gaurav Bhagat in Patisserie & Confectionery, Sheikh Najeeb Shafi and Mir Faizan in Mobile Robotics category won the Medallions of Excellence at the competition which were […]
JKBOSE to establish dedicated exam centre for specially-abled students
SRINAGAR: In order to provide relief to the specially-abled students, JKBOSE will set up special examination centre at Board Campus Bemina for specially-abled students of Class 10th in the Annual Board examinations 2018. This was stated by DSEK Dr. G.N. Itoo and Secretary JKBOSE Riyaz Ahmad during the review meeting held at the Conference Hall […]
Police seeks help to trace missing Srinagar girl
Srinagar: Police on Saturday sought help from general public to trace a missing Srinagar girl. According to police spokeaman a written complaint was received by Police Station Batamaloo from Syed Mohammad Shafi Bukhari resident of Sangria Colony Baramulla wherein it was stated that his daughter Mehvish Shafi who resides at a hired house situated at […]
J&K Bank announces recruitment drive to support expansion
Srinagar: J&K Bank, State’s premier financial institution, today announced the recruitment drive for positions of Probationary Officers and Banking Associates. The bank has announced the recruitment drive in order to support the state centric business expansion and optimization of banks business in rest of India by expanding in the selected areas. The bank has already crossed […]
Ensure safety of protected persons, security of important establishment & installations: Governor while chairing Security Review Meeting
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik in a securty review meeting has asked for a heightened vigil, ensuring the safety of protected persons, the security of all important establishments and installations. Malik on Saturday undertook a review meeting of security management related issues at the Raj Bhavan involving senior Civil, Police, Central Armed Police, Army, and State […]
Governor announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for dead, Rs 50,000 for injured
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in the Ramban district when a minibus carrying passengers fell into a gorge. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families. He has wished speedy recovery […]
Sharda Univ incident: How did “anti-social” elements enter campus, Greater Noida administration varsity
Noida (UP) Ahead of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s scheduled visit to Sharda University here, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration Saturday asked the varsity authorities to explain how did “anti-social” elements, who are suspected of triggering violence between Indian and Afghan students, enter its campus. The vice president is expected to participate in the Greater Noida-based […]
