UN envoy says ‘robust monitoring regime’ urgently needed in Yemen
United Nations, (AFP) UN special envoy Martin Griffiths on Friday urged the creation of a “robust and competent monitoring regime” in war-ravaged Yemen, one day after fighting parties agreed to a ceasefire at a vital port. “A robust and competent monitoring regime is not just essential. It is also urgently needed,” Griffiths told the Security Council, […]
One of the two civilians killed in Pulwama was MBA return from Indonesia
Srinagar: One of the two civilians killed in government forces action against protesters at Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was MBA pass out from a university in Indonesia. The slain Abid Hussain Lone had also married in Indonesia and had three months old baby. Abid considered as an intelligent fellow had returned home last […]
Canada granted consular access to ex-diplomat held by China: Official
Canada (AFP): Canada’s ambassador met in Beijing Friday with a detained former diplomat for the first time since he was arrested in China amid sharpening East-West tensions over trade and other issues. Michael Kovrig, the former diplomat, and a second Canadian, Michael Spavor, were taken into custody earlier in the week after a top Chinese tech […]
Governor’s Grievance Cell: 35772 complaints dealt with, 852 under process
JAMMMU: Since the imposition of Governor’s Rule, during 20th June – 14th December 2018,JK Governor’s Grievance Cell (including Governor’s Secretariat) received 36994 complaints, grievances of which 35772 have been dealt with, forwarded to the concerned quarters for timely redressal while as 852 complaints, grievances are under process. Similarly, on the directions of Governor, all the four […]
Will ask PAC to call AG, CAG to know when was CAG report on Rafale tabled in Parl: Kharge
New Delhi,(PTI) A day after the Supreme Court verdict on the Rafale deal, Public Accounts Committee chairman Mallikarjun Kharge said Saturday he will request all members of the panel to summon the Attorney General and the CAG to ask them when was the public auditor’s report tabled in Parliament. The senior Congress leader accused the government […]
SAC approves extension of payment date for power dues by businesses
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik has approved extension of payment date for outstanding power dues for businesses under Amnesty Scheme for one month from the date of issuance of notification in this regard. According to the SAC decision, the extension is, however, applicable with the modification that outstanding […]
Pulwama encouter: Three militants killed, two Armymen injured
Srinagar,:Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. A senior Police official told GNS that three militants were killed in Brief exchange of firing however their identification is yet to be ascertained. As […]
JK to put in place comprehensive elderly care system
JAMMU:Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone today reviewed the modalities for ensuring effective implementation of J&K Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act-2014. The Act provides for comprehensive legal framework for elderly care system in the State including establishment of Old Age Homes and Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. It also provides for […]
Extended evening flight timing at Srinagar, Jammu airports from Jan 1
JAMMU: To give a big push to the tourism sector in particular besides further improving the connectivity with other parts of the country, the Government has decided to extend the timing of evening flights at Jammu and Srinagar airports from 1 January 2019. “The Air Force authorities have been asked to extend watch hours from […]
Cartoon, Quiz Competitions held on Day-3 of Youth fest Sonzal-2018 at KU
Srinagar: Around fifty young artists from various degree colleges and Departments of Kashmir University (KU) participated in cartoon making and quiz competition on the third consecutive day of the youth festival Sonzal -2018 at Gandhi Bhawan of the Varsity. Highlighting the challenges of ‘Inflation’ on a common person, the cartoon making competition also included another theme […]