Plea to declare ‘Talaq-e-Kinaya’, ‘Talaq-e-Bain’ unconstitutional

SC issues notice to Centre, seeks reply
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday sought responses from the Centre and others to a plea seeking to declare all forms of “unilateral and extrajudicial” divorce among Muslims including ‘Talaq-e-Kinaya’ and ‘Talaq-e-Bain’ as void and unconstitutional. A bench of Justices S A Nazeer and J B Pardiwala issued notices to the Ministry of Law and […]
Irrigation canal in South Kashmir turns into dumping site, authorities unmoved

Pulwama: An irrigation canal passing through Darbagh (Shopian district) and ZahidBagh (Pulwama district) has turned into a dumping site, reflecting the non seriousness of the authorities to restore the major source of irrigation in the twin districts. The move has left the residents of both the districts enraged who have accused the authorities of its […]
Pole reviews winter preparedness of departments

Directs for enhancement of capacities, advance mobilization of resources
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang Kundbarao Pole on Monday convened a meeting to review the winter preparedness of different departments across Kashmir division. The Divisional Commissioner impressed on Additional Commissioner Jammu and DC Ramban to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles from their side particularly during morning and evening hours. He said the markets along […]
2-Day programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan begins at Budgam
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, S F Hamid on Monday inaugurated a two-day capacity building programme on Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, Budgam. The event is being organized by the District Social Welfare Office Budgam in collaboration with Education and Health departments of Budgam. Speaking on the occasion, the DC stated that the […]
DC Bla chairs winter preparedness meet
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar on Monday chaired a meeting to review winter preparedness of departments in the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed availability of snow clearance machines, stock position of essentials, action plans prepared by the concerned departments framed to prevent interruption to services during this winter […]