Advisor Ganai to conduct public hearing in Srinagar on November 15
JAMMU: Advisor to the Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, will be available to meet public deputations in the Governor’s Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Srinagar from 12.00 Noon to 4.00 pm on 15.11.2018 (Thursday).
Jamat e Islami, Mirwaiz expresses grief over the demise of Geelani’s son-in-law, extends sympathy to the family
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Jamat e Islami Jammu and Kashmir has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Ghulam Hassan Makhdoomi, the eldest son-in-law of Senior resistance leader Syed Ali Geelani. In a statement, Mirwaiz expressed his heartfelt condolence, solidarity, and sympathy with the Makhdoomi and Geelani family and […]
KU constitutes anti-corruption cell at its examination wing
Srinagar: In order to bring more transparency and accountability in the system Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad has authorized the constitution of a “cell” in its examination wing to fight corruption. The said cell, which has been named ‘Campaign Against Corruption’ will have Controller of Examinations as its chairman and shall receive […]
Extension Lecture on ‘Shaikh-ul Aalam in Historical Perspective’ held at KU
Srinagar, Nov 14: Markaz-i Noor, Centre for Shaikh-ul Aalam Studies (CSAS), University of Kashmir organised an extension lecture delivered by Prof. Gulshan Majeed former Director Centre for Central Asian Studies, KU here on Wednesday. Prof. Gulshan Majeed in his lecture described Shaikh-ul Aalam’s role in the historical backdrop of those times and stressed on the need […]
PHE Daily Wagers meet Governor
Jammu: A delegation of PHE Daily Wagers led by its President Tanveer Hussain met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation requested Governor to expedite the process for regularization of Casual, Seasonal, Consolidated and other Workers of the PHE Department as per SRO 520; regular payment of monthly wages which […]
Masarat Alam shifted to Hira Nagar Jail after 37th PSA: League
Srinagar, Nov 14 (GNS): The incarcerated chairman of Muslim League Jammu Kashmir Masarat Alam Bhat was on Wednesday shifted to Hira Nagar jail Jammu after authorities booked him under the fresh Public Safety Act (PSA). The fresh orders, incidentally 37th in the series, were passed Wednesday morning by the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, a spokesperson of […]
Sri Lanka’s Parliament passes no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Colombo (PTI): Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who was installed by President Maithripala Sirisena in a controversial move, a day after the Supreme Court overturned the presidential decree to dissolve Parliament and hold snap polls. The Parliament on Wednesday met for the first time since October 26, […]
NGT directs CPCB to furnish report on 51,837 industries in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit the action taken report within a month on the status of 51,837 industries in the national capital which are running in residential areas without requisite approvals. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the report […]
Valley wide shutdown on Nov 17 against panchayat polls: JRL
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership on Wednesday called for a valley wide shutdown on November 17 against panchayat polls. JRL comprises of Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, and Yasin Malik.
Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants arrested in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have apprehended two militants affiliated with Hizb Ul Mujahideen at Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Officials said that they had received inputs that there is movement of militants in Dugripora Panzgam area “Working on which a joint naka was established at Panzgam railway underpass by 55 RR, Awantipora […]