Apathy: DSEK fails to utilize around 7 Cr sanctioned under central schemes
Srinagar: At a time when the state education department raises hue and cry over non-availability of funds to improve upon the services and infrastructure in the education sector, details have surfaced pointing towards an unspent amount of Rs 7 Crore by the department. “A whooping amount of more than Rs 7 Crore has remained unspent […]
People who kill cops in Kashmir are terrorists, in UP they are heroes: Omar
Srinagar: National Conference Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday, reacting to the Bulandshahr incident where a mob attacked and killed policemen over allegations of cow slaughter, stated that the killers would be eulogized by the ruling party as ‘heroes’, while in Kashmir, such people are called ‘terrorists’. In a tweet, he said, while sharing a […]
Delhi court issues production warrants against DeM leadership
New Delhi: A Delhi court has taken cognisance of a charge sheet filed against pro-Pakistani separatist and Dukhtaran-e-Millat head Aasiya Andrabi and two of her associates for allegedly “waging war” against the country by spreading hate speeches using Internet platforms and collecting funds for terror activities. Special Judge Poonam Bamba also issued production warrants for […]
BJP MP quits party says it is playing ‘divisive politics’
Lucknow: BJP MP Savitribai Phule resigned from the primary membership of the party on Thursday, saying the party was playing “divisive politics” and was misusing money to construct temples and statues. The Dalit MP from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, who has long been critical of the party’s leadership and resigned from the party on the death […]
Kashmir shivers in cold, Leh records minus 8.7 deg C
Srinagar: There was respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir Thursday morning even as all weather stations in the valley recorded sub-zero temperatures last night. In Srinagar, the mercury settled at minus 2.6 degree Celsius last night, a MET department official said. The city had recorded the lowest this season two nights back as temperature […]
In 2017, air pollution caused around 12.4 lakh deaths in India: Study
New Delhi: One in eight deaths in India last year was attributable to air pollution, which contributes to more disease burden than tobacco use, a study said Thursday while asserting the highest exposure to ultra-fine particulate matter, PM2.5, was in Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Around 12.4 lakh deaths in India in 2017 […]
Ignoring Kashmir Sapphire
Kashmir sapphire is one of the most sought after attraction in the gem industry. The sapphire found in Padder area of Kishtwar district is considered the best6 world wide and there are hundreds of takers for these prized stones. In May 2013, a ring set with a 19.88 ct cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire was auctioned and […]
Leave complex issues for elected government to decide upon: NC tells Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday asserted that the governor administration should refrain from making changs in the state juvenile law. “As reported by some media, Governor Administration is mulling change in the juvenile justice laws. We however, urge the incumbent governor administration to have wider consultations on the issue. The governor should […]
Er Rasheed leads protest on eve of anniversary of Babri Masjid’s demolition
Handwara: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Thursday carried out a protest march in Handwara on eve of 26th anniversary of demolition of Babri Masjid. The protesters as per a statement issued here were carrying placards in solidarity with Indian Muslims and against Right Wing Hindu extremists, passed through main market […]
Shop gutted in fire incident at Sopore
Sopore: A shop was damaged in an overnight fire incident at Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. They said that the shop owned by Fayaz Ahmad at Khankha Mohalla of Sopore was damaged completely in a fire mishap at around 1 AM.
