Is ICDS inching towards failure?
Anganwadi centres in Shopian, Pulwama without food items, ingredients
Pulwama/Shopian: Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) has once again come under severe criticism as the Anganwadi centres in the twin districts of South Kashmir are not being sent required food items and ingredients, thus no distribution of nutrition, food items is being made among children from last two years. Pertinently, the Supreme Court a few […]
Respond to Pak PM’s offer positively: Mirwaiz to GOI
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman and Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that Kashmir dispute can’t be dealt with militarily, asking New Delhi to respond to the talks offer made by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan positively. Addressing the Friday congregational gathering at historic Jamia Masjid here, Mirwaiz said that it […]
FB to curb political adds in India on its platform
Srinagar: Facebook has announced fresh steps to increase advertisement transparency and defend against foreign interference ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in India. Now anyone who wants to run an advertisement in India related to politics will need to first confirm their identity and location, and give more details about who placed the advertisement, […]
New Delhi doesn’t understand emotions of Kashmiris: Er Rasheed
Says Kashmiri Pandits become like weeping boys, fulfilling nefarious designs
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Friday condemned Union Human Resource Development Ministry for withdrawing Kashmiri translations from its language promoting portal “Bhsha Sangam”. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued here said that “the move is yet again evidence that New Delhi doesn’t understand the sentiments and emotions of […]
Beautiful place turned into a ‘battle field’: Hurriyat (G)
Stages protest post-Friday prayers at Hyderpora
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) leaders and activists on Friday held protests after congregational Friday prayers in Hyderpora against the killings, atrocities and pro-long detention of political prisoners at the hands of forces. Voicing serious concern over the spree of killings, atrocities and arrests at the hands of forces, the leaders as per a statement issue […]
Killing humans is glamorized by ‘democratic leaders’: Malik
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik on Friday said that it is human aptitude and character to whine on sufferings and protest against those who inflict these sufferings. “Kashmiris are being killed, maimed, looted, vandalized, humiliated and tortured by authorities from last many decades and I want to ask them […]
Guv celebrates armed forces flag day
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik celebrated the Armed Forces Flag Day at a function held at the Raj Bhavan here Friday. On the occasion, the Governor made a contribution towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund and lauded the bravery, devotion and dedication of the security forces, both during war and in […]
JK govt to create realistic emergency response plan
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration will conduct a survey to understand the needs of women and children during natural disasters in the state and help in creating a realistic emergency response plan, an official said Friday. State Disaster Management Director Aamir Ali said a capacity gap analysis will help it understand what is needed […]
Army pays tribute to slain jawan
Srinagar: The Army Friday paid tribute to Gunner Rajesh Kumar, who was killed in cross border fire in Macchil sector of north Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen A K Bhatt led all ranks in paying homage to Kumar on behalf of the nation, an official said. Representatives from other security agencies […]
Surrendered militant among 3 drug smugglers held
Jammu: Three alleged drug smugglers, including a surrendered militant, were arrested on Friday with heroin worth at least rupees four crore in the international market, police said. The accused were identified as Ali Mohmmad alais Ishaq, a former member of Al-Barq terror outfit, Sohial Ahmed and Pradeep Kumar, they said. Three members of an inter-state […]
