Another leader deserts PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former IGP Crime Raja Aijaz Ali on Thursday tendered his resignation to party president Mehbooba Mufti, saying therein that “the party leadership has failed to deliver on the ground, maintain the political space and stick to the ideology for which the party was known.” “I have tendered resignation […]
Editor ‘Kashmir Reader’ Haji Hayat bereaved
Srinagar: Chief Editor,‘Kashmir Reader’ Haji Hayat was bereaved as his mother passed away at her Pampore residence on Thursday afternoon, she was 80. The departed soul will be remembered for her generosity and philanthropist nature. She was well known in the entire locality for her generous nature and empathy for the neighbors. Rehti Begum popularly […]
After a delay of four months, SKIMS gets CTG machines
Srinagar: After a delay of more than four months, the much needed Cardiotocography (CTG) machines have been finally installed at SKIMS maternity care hospital, the procurement process of which was halted due to the technical queries that were raised by the procurement committee in November this year. Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Dr Farooq Jan told ‘Kashmir […]
India to develop 4 km stretch of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
New Delhi: India will develop 4 km stretch of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of Punjab to International Border with Pakistan, Parliament was informed Thursday. The much-awaited corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur – the final resting place of first Sikh guru Guru Nanak Dev – with Dera […]
IMF bailout to Pak does not go well with the US
Says it will oppose the move by Pak to ease Chinese debts
Washington: The US is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF bailout to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debts, a senior Trump administration official has told lawmakers. Cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens […]
Youth goes missing near LoC
Poonch: A man hailing from a remote village of Poonch district has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Alyas Mohammad son of Mir (30) Mohammad of Jhulas, Poonch has gone missing along the LoC in the border district. Sources said the man is missing since Tuesday evening and a complaint has also been lodged with police […]
India Pakistan armies exchange gunfire
Jammu: India and Pakistan armies on Thursday exchanged gunfire along line of control in Poonch district of Jammu division. According to officials Pakistani army resorted to unprovoked firing in the wee hours on Thursday by targeting the Indian positions and violating the ceasefire in Kerni Sector. “Light weapons and small arms were fired by the […]
Winter vagaries
Come winter and hospitals in Kashmir witness a surge in the number of patients who come with all types of respiratory ailments and complications. Though most of these patients are treated at the peripheries and other private healthcare facilities in most parts of the state, still one hospital which has to bear with this seasonal […]
