Strongly condemn attacks against Kashmiris: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday condemned the violence against Kashmiris and said India belonged to its citizens from every corner of the country. Gandhi’s reaction come after two Kashmiri vendors selling dry fruits were thrashed by a group of saffron-clad men in Lucknow on Wednesday. Tweeting a video of the incident, the […]
Restrictions in Srinagar as separatists call for shutdown
Srinagar: The authorities Friday imposed restrictions in parts of the city here as a precautionary measure in view of a strike called by separatists against slapping of the Public Safety Act (PSA) on JKLF chairman Yasin Malik and ban on Jaamat-e-Islami (JeI). Restrictions were imposed in six police station areas of Srinagar the summer capital […]
On JRL’s call, Hurriyat (G) stages protest
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference G) leaders and activists on Friday staged a protest at Hyderpora and Budgam here against the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, arrest of leaders, booking of Muhammad Yasin Malik and others pro-freedom leaders under PSA. The protest was called by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) to sent a message to the authorities that ‘the people […]
Why to talk if JK is India’s integral part, asks Er Rasheed
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and former MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Friday accused national political parties of misleading people of India over Kashmir dispute. In a statement issued here, Er Rasheed said that it needs not to be told that whenever talks will be held between India and Pakistan, the focus […]
JK government orders ban on issuance of fresh arms licenses
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a ban on the issuance of fresh arms licenses in the state till further orders. “No fresh individual fresh license shall be issued by the District Magistrate(s) of the State of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of section 14(1)(b)(ii) of the Arms Act, 1959, till further orders,” […]
SAC approves re-hiring of subject specific teachers under Samagra Shiksha
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved temporary re-hiring of eligible subject specific Teachers who have rendered their services during the last academic year 2018-19 to run classes in the 110 upgraded schools under RMSA. The School Education Department proposed re-hiring of these […]
SAC approves holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Councils
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Council in the State (2nd Tier), after issuance of necessary notification in this behalf in consultation with Chief Electoral Officer, J&K and as per dates to be announced […]
Intruder held in Samba
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was on Friday arrested along the international border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Border Security Force (BSF) said. The intruder was apprehended by BSF troops in Ramgarh sector, an official of the border guarding force said. He said alert BSF personnel noticed the person and caught him […]
SKIMS conducts rare surgery, helps minor girl to overcome crippling disability
Srinagar: Department of Neurosurgery, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has conducted a rare surgery of an 11-year-old girl, helping her to overcome crippling disability. SKIMS PRO in a statement issued here said Department of Neurosurgery conducted a rare procedure on an 11-yr-old girl hailing from Baramulla. She was admitted on 20th February, here and […]
Alleged sexual harassment: SC grants interim police protection to JK nurse
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim police protection to a Kashmiri nurse at a government hospital who had filed a plea seeking protection from her alleged sexual harassers. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, directing it to provide adequate police protection to […]
