Killing of class 7 student: Family expects no justice, locals demand killers be brought to book
Srinagar: A day after a class 7 student was killed by government forces in Mandigam village in North Kashmir’s Langate area of Kupwara district, locals have sought stern action against the involved personnel and demanded a judicial probe against the teen’s killing. Family of the slain teen, Owais Ahmad Mir, initially refused to talk to […]
Ongoing elections last chance to save Kashmir’s core interests: PDP
‘BJP wants peace of graveyard in Valley’
Srinagar: Terming the ongoing elections extremely crucial for the future course of history, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said the present time could possibly be the last opportunity to safeguard Jammu and Kashmir’s special position and unique identity. Addressing people in various areas of Central Kashmir’s Chrar-e-Sharief, PDP General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura […]
Three years on, damaged health centre awaits repairs
Pulwama: Damaged three years ago after a huge tree fell on its premises, authorities have failed to repair a health centre in Tral area of Pulwama district. Locals in Amlar-Nowpora village in Tral said that three years ago a tree fell on the health centre leaving the building completely damaged. Since then, a local alleged […]
Friday following Me’raj-ul-Alam observed with religious fervour across Kashmir
Srinagar: Thousands of devotees across the Valley thronged the Dargah Hazratbal shrine here on the Friday following of Mehraj-ul-Alam (SAW) to have a glimpse of the Holy relic. Devotees observed Friday following with religious reverence, devotion and fervor. Every year, Mehraj-ul-Alam is being observed on 27th of Rajab (Islamic calendar), the night the Holy Prophet […]
DM orders undertaking accessibility audit of Srinagar schools
Directs for construction of ramps without delay
SRINAGAR: District Magistrate Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Friday issued an order directing ten errant schools notified as polling stations in the district to immediately allow construction of ramps at their premises as part of the ECI-mandated Assured Minimum Facilities at polling stations. The order states the setting up of ramps for Persons with Disabilities […]
Happy to see Mirwaiz back in Srinagar, says Sajad Lone
Srinagar: Separatist-turned-mainstream politician and Peoples Conference (PC) chairman Sajad Lone on Friday said that he hoped New Delhi understands the reverence the Hurriyat (M) chairman commands. “Happy to c @MirwaizKashmir back in Srinagar. A gruelling ordeal for someone as gentle as the Mirwaiz Umar Sahib. Irrespective of political differences he is a religious head and […]
3-Day consultative meeting on innovation and entrepreneurship monograph begins at JKEDI
Pampore: A three-day “Consultative Meeting on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Monograph” began at Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Sempora Pampore on Friday under J&K Startup Policy. The basic purpose of the consultative meet is to give impetus to the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship at grass root level and design a monograph for the […]
Shifting of detenues outside state violation of human rights: Justice Masoodi
Srinagar: Justice Hasnain Masoodi, National Conference leader and Candidate for Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency, has decried shifting of political detenues to Haryana and other States as gross violation of human rights. While addressing public gatherings at various places in south Kashmir, Justice Masoodi has pointed out that a detenue is held without any charge and trial […]
BGSBU organizes workshop on Research Methodology
Rajouri: The School of Management Studies, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Friday organized a one day workshop on research methodology for research scholars, students and faculty members of the School. Dean of the school, Prof Naseem Ahmad delivered the welcome address and highlighted the theme of the workshop. He said that the core objective […]
