Simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls possible in JK, hints Ram Madhav
Jammu: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav Tuesday said that there is a possibility of holding assembly elections with Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have to reach out to people through our workers … and win the forthcoming Parliament polls. There is possibility of holding polls to J&K legislative assembly at that […]
Governor regrets Pulwama school incident, announces ex-gratia
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik has deeply regretted the unfortunate incident of an explosion at a school in Pulwama in which many students were injured. Governor has prayed for speedy recovery of all the children and announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 50,000 for all those injured. He has directed the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to […]
KTMF Delegation meets Chairman J&K Bank
Srinagar: A delegation of Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation today called on the J&K Bank Chairman and CEO Parvez Ahmed at the bank’s corporate headquarters. The delegation led by President KTMF Mohammad Sadiq Baqal discussed a range of issues faced by the business community in presence of the bank’s Executive Presidents P K Tickoo, R K […]
Five drug peddlers arrested in Ganderbal, contraband substance recovered
Ganderbal: Five persons were arrested on Wednesday following an action against those involved in drug peddling in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Five persons were arrested for drug supply offences and have been taken to Police Station Safapora. Police said that the detentions were made at the naka point and they have seized 15 kilograms of poppy […]
Police cracks whip on hoarders, 189 cooking gas cylinders recovered in raid
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said that they raided various hoarders and black marketers for withholding the supply of essential items in the city. Srinagar police said that on a credible input regarding the illegal dumping of cooking gas cylinders inside the residential premises of Gowhar Ali Sheikh son of Ali Mohd Sheikh resident of Hawal […]
Srinagar police arrests a notorious vehicle lifter
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have nabbed a notorious thief who was involved in lifting of vehicles and selling them off in different parts of the state. According to police Mudasir Ashraf son of Mohd Ashraf resident of Kokar Masjid Nawakadal had reported to Police Station Sadder that his uncles car bearing Reg. […]
Global recession looming large; cautions Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman
Dubai(PTI): There is “quite a good chance” of a global recession late this year or next year, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has warned, citing a general lack of preparedness among economic policymakers. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Krugman said it was unlikely that just “one big thing” would prompt an economic downturn. […]
After ‘tip off’ about militants presence, forces lay siege over Rafiabad Baramulla
By Bilal Ahmad Sopore: Government forces on Wednesday laid siege over Rafiabad village of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and sealed all entry and exit points. According to SSP Sopore Javid Iqbal the cordon and search operation in the area after specific inputs about militants presence in the area. The operation is jointly being conducted by Army’s […]
Married couple found dead in Rohtak house
Chandigarh (PTI) A married couple was found murdered Wednesday at their house in Haryana’s Rohtak district, police said. Ashok (36) and Sonia (32), who were married for six years, were found murdered at their house in Kath Mandi of Ram Nagar area, Rohtak DSP (Headquarters) Tahir Hussain said. According to him, police were informed about […]
Withdraw notices to NHM employees, absorption capacity in Health Department very high: Shah Faisal urges Gov’t
Srinagar: Former bureaucrat Shah Faisal on Wednesday asked government to withdraw notices issued to protesting NHM employees and said that the absorption capacity in Health Department is very high. Faisal took to social networking website Facebook to put forward suggestion to end the month long dead lock between government and NHM employees that has critically […]
