PDD purchases additional 100 MWs of power
Srinagar: On the directions of the Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma, the Power Development Department today purchased an additional 100 MWs of electric power through exchange. The step has been taken to supplement the power supply in the valley and also address the interruptions in the supply, if any. By way of the initiative […]
Govt hikes stipend of MBBS/ BDS interns
Kashmir Vision News Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Govt Friday enhanced the stipend of the MBBS/ BDS interns from Rs 4800 to Rs 12,300 which they will get during their internship at Medical Colleges, Dental Colleges at Jammu as well as in Srinagar. Department of Health and Medical Education Friday issued an order, according the sanction to […]
President UNGA, Pak FM discuss Kashmir issue
Islamabad: President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Maria Fernanda Espinosa and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday discussed Kashmir as well as other regional matters, reports said. It was reported by the Geo News that Qureshi and Espinosa held a meeting at Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the later informed the […]
EC may announce Lok Sabha poll schedule in March first week: Sources
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) The dates for the Lok Sabha elections are likely to be announced in the first week of March, sources indicated on Friday. The term of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 3. The Election Commission is in the process of deciding the number of phases and the months in […]
Governor expresses grief over killings at Khardung La
JAMMU: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over loss of precious lives due to snow avalanche at Khardung La in Leh district, on Friday morning. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families in their hour of grief. Governor has announced an ex-gratia […]
Police in JK issues advisory ahead of R-Day
Jammu: In view of threat of a militant attack during the forthcoming Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday issued advisory to officers, asking them to remain vigil round-the-clock as several new check-points have been set up for frisking of people here. The present security situation in the state and impending threats from anti-national elements, some […]
Zojila tunnel project delayed again, NHIDCL terminates IL&FS’ contract
New Delhi: State-owned NHIDCL has terminated the contract awarded to troubled IL&FS group for building the strategic Zojila tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. IL&FS Transportation in a filing said the contract was terminated on January 15. The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) is likely to invite fresh […]
Marriage in itself is a complete institution
By Faizan Bashir There are certain requirements without which we cannot live-be it air, food, sleep. And, in the same way copulation constitutes a part of our life. It may sound obnoxious word to some, but it’s a truth—a universal truth. Every one of us has that type of urge, and it can’t be denied. […]
Malafide intentions
The police finally filed its charge sheet in the much hyped and talked about JNU sedition case. The accused, including seven Kashmiri students were named in the 1,200-page charge sheet for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans during an event on the university’s campus on February 9, 2016, to commemorate the hanging of Parliament-attack convict Afzal Guru. […]
