Radio Taxi’s to zoom past on Srinagar, Jammu roads
Ola and Uber to be roped in, says Govt
SRINAGAR: After failing to get a flying start, the government has once again expressed its keenness to start the much hyped radio taxi service in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken to ease public mobility, said an official spokesman here. The plan was discussed in a high-level video conference meeting chaired by Principal Secretary […]
JRL calls for shutdown today
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leaders (JRL) on Wednesday called for a complete shutdown today on Thursday against the killing of Dr.Sabzar Ahmad and his associate. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Dr. Mohammad Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik in a statement issued here also called for a peaceful protest after Friday prayers against recent killing […]
Kulgam civilian killings: Amnesty International demands probe
Bengaluru/New Delhi: Authorities should conduct effective, independent and impartial investigations into the killings of seven civilians by a blast in the aftermath of the Kulgam encounter, Amnesty India said on Wednesday. “In case of any direct or indirect violence between security forces and armed groups, extra caution should be exercised to ensure that civilians in the […]
JK govt approves setting up ACB to tackle corruption
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday approved setting up of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for tackling corruption in the state in an effective manner, an official spokesperson said. The decision to set up the ACB was taken at a meeting of the State Administrative Council, which met under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik […]
Jamia Millia denies of having slain Sabzar as a research scholar
Srinagar: According to media reports, slain Sabzar Ahmad Sofi was pursuing PhD in Botany from Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, and had joined the militant ranks in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July 2016. However, Jamia Millia Islamia, in a statement, denied Sofi was a former research student of […]
Board exams as per schedule
Srinagar: The board exams that are scheduled for tomorrow, the officials said would be held as per schedule. “Exams would be held tomorrow and there is no change in the schedule,” officials said.
