Int’l expert imparts training to farmers, officials on HD fruit plantation
SRINAGAR: An international expert of Wellant College; Netherland G. Van Dieren and a renowned researcher of High Density (HD) fruit plant cultivation today chaired a daylong session to impart training to the officers, field functionaries and farmers in the cultivation of HD fruit plants. Dieren delivered a detailed lecture on the modern techniques of pruning […]
LMD Anantnag charges Rs 1.18 lakh fine from booksellers, Pvt schools
ANANTNAG: Taking cognizance of public complaints regarding the Private Schools, Publishers and Booksellers for violation of Legal Metrology Act/Rules and Consumer Protection Act, 1987, its enforcement team headed by Assistant Controller conducted an inspection of some private educational institutions and Booksellers. During the course of the drive, the team seized some text books of […]
Congress pledges to defeat communal, divisive elements in J&K
Jammu: (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Congress president G A Mir Monday vowed to defeat the communal and divisive forces” in the state who were creating an “atmosphere of discord”. “Congress will defeat the designs of communal and divisive forces creating atmosphere of discord and will not allow them to play with the emotions of people […]
Omar Abdullah condemns cop killings in Shopian
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condemned the killing of policemen in a militant attack in southern Shopian district. While deploring the killings, Omar said: “We have lost three of our brave cops while delivering their duties. I pay my heartfelt tributes to the three policemen […]
Panchayat polls: Valley records 38.8 poll percentage on final phase
Srinagar: Valley recorded an overall 38.8 percent voting percentage in the final phase of the panchayat polls on Tuesday. Officials said that Kupwara recorded highest polls percentage of 53.6% followed by District Bandipura with 46 %. Baramulla, Ganderbal Budgam, Pulwama and Anantnag recorded 38.9, 20.9, 38.8,1.4 and 24.8 poll percentage respectively. Voting started at 8 […]
Shopian Police Post Attack: Injured cop succumbs, toll 4
Srinagar: A cop who was injured critically in a militant attack at Zainapora area of Shopian in south Kashmir succumbed to his injuries. Earlier in the afternoon, three policemen were killed on the spot and the another suffered critical injuries after militants attacked the police post guarding the minority community at Zainapora. The injured […]
RPF team busts 3 with Rs 75 lakh worth of silver on-board Telangana Express
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) An RPF team of Northern Railway has busted racketeers carrying a cache of silver worth Rs 75 lakh on-board the Telangana Express, the ministry said in a statement Tuesday. Sleuths of Ballabgarh RPF seized 262 kg of silver from them. “During checking at Ballabgarh Railway Station in train no. 12723 Telangana […]
India’s role crucial for Afghan peace process: Pakistan
Islamabad, (PTI) Probably for the first time, Pakistan has acknowledged that India has stakes in Afghanistan and its cooperation is necessary for the peace process in the war-torn country. Speaking in the National Assembly on Monday, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan alone could not bring peace in Afghanistan as it was a “shared responsibility” […]
Shopian attack: Slain policemen identified, one critical
Police has identified the three cops killed earlier today in the militant attack at a police picket at Zainapora Shopian. Media reports said that Jaish e Mohammad outfit has claimed responsibility of the attack. The deceased have been identified as constable Anees Ahmad is a resident of Kulgam, Sgct Abdul Majid, a resident of Ganderbal […]
Rajasthan: Cong wins 3, leading in 99
Jaipur,(PTI): Congress won three seats and leading on 99 seats while BJP won four seats and leading on 66 seats in Rajasthan assembly polls. BSP is leading on 6, CPM 2, independents 12, and other party candidates on 7, according to the election commission’s website. Congress candidates Madan Prajapapat (Pachpadra), Johri Lal (Rajgarh-Laxmangarh) and Zahida (Kaman) […]
