Challenges before Muslim Ummah and remedial measures
Bhat Zaieem Allah says in the Quran (Sura Al-Hadeed) that,”It is He who sends down upon His bondsman bright signs so that He may bring you forth from the darkness towards the light. And verily Allah is kind and Merciful to you.” Means the Muslims were handed over with the gift which could enlighten the […]
Poor network connectivity irks Pulwama, Shopian villagers
Pulwama/Shopian: Inhabitants of almost a dozen villages of Southern Kashmir here have complained of poor network connectivity and low internet speed in their areas, alleging it to be a reason of immense hardships. Residents of Niloora, Hajidarpora, Allaiepora Nowpowa, Awdoora, Gadbug, Bhatnoor and Armula in Pulwama district and Safanagri, Babpora, Durpora, Reshiepora, Bandpawa and Thokerpora […]
People in JK united in favour of Article 35A: Azad
Jammu: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday voiced support for Article 35A that gives special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. “The people of Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are united in favour of continuation of the constitutional provision…. Don’t make it an issue of one region or Hindu versus […]
NC rallies across JK to protest GoI’ s decision
Amendments to constitution ‘blatant violation of Article 370’
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday carried out a protest rally across the state to express dismay over the union cabinet’s decision of bringing amendments to the constitution applicable to J&K Order of 1954. The regional mainstream political party termed the amendment as ‘a blatant violation of Article 370’. The main protest rally in this […]
We will be kicked out of our homes if we don’t resist onslaught on our rights: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, Saturday said that people in general and pro-freedom camp in particular need to put a collective narrative against the government banning Jamaat-e-Islami. Commenting on gag of age old religo-political organization Jamaat-e-Islami, Geelani as per a statement issued here said, “If we turn a blind eye to the […]
UK is determined to work towards defeating terrorism: Boris Johnson tells India
New Delhi: Britain stands shoulder-to-shoulder with India in outrage over the Pulwama terror attack, and in determination to work towards defeating terrorism that threatens the countries, British MP and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson said Saturday. Speaking at a India Today Conclave in New Delhi, Johnson said India and the United Kingdom would succeed in […]
LeT militant held in Srinagar
Srinagar: A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, who was allegedly involved in a weapon-snatching case, was arrested here on Friday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of the Srinagar police apprehended a person near Bone and Joint Hospital at Barzulla, a police spokesperson said. The accused has been identified as Showket Ahmed Khan […]
306 projects costing Rs 1241.65 cr approved for funding
2512 projects with cumulative investment of Rs 6565 cr cleared till date
JAMMU: The High-Powered Committee (HPC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Navin K Chaudhary approved for funding fresh lot of 306 projects involving an investment of Rs 1241.65 crore. HPC, constituted by the Governor’s Administration for clearing languishing and key infrastructure projects for expeditious completion, has in its […]
Create digital literacy among rural masses, says K Skandan
JAMMU: Advisor to Governor, K. Skandan, Saturday underscored the need for greater awareness about the Common Service Centres (CSCs) functioning in the State so that maximum rural masses are made aware about the concept of investment, financial literacy and investor awareness programmes. The Advisor was interacting with the officers of Information Technology Department during his […]
Banning JeI will only drive their activities underground: Omar
Srinagar, Mar 2 (PTI) National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Saturday said the Centre should reconsider its decision of banning the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) as the move would serve no purpose except “to drive their activities underground”. “The centre should reconsider its recent decision. The situation in J&K had improved drastically between 1996 and 2014/15 without having […]
