MGNREGA in doldrums due to BJP govt’s neglect: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI) Accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting the MGNREGA, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said in times of “rural distress”, the one thing that staved off hunger was the employment programme and now that too was in the “doldrums”. The former finance minister claimed that the states had exhausted […]
Severe cold wave revisits Kashmir Valley, Ladakh
Srinagar: A severe cold wave tightened its grip over the Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region on Monday as temperatures dropped several notches below the freezing point. At minus 24.8 degrees Celsius, Drass town was the coldest in Jammu and Kashmir where even the maximum temperature remained below the freezing point at minus 9.8. Water […]
Wake up to JK’s needs
It was after several days of disruption that the vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, was partially restored on Sunday. One-way traffic from Jammu towards Srinagar was allowed in view of the improvement in the weather and after clearing the […]
Remembering Sopore Massacre
By Faizan Bashir Sopore massacre marks one of the horrific tragedies, that dates back to – 6, 1 – 1993. The `large scale destruction’ left many dead; hundreds of shops were smashed to grounds; many houses were ascended to ashes. Hardly a few, with God’s grace, were left to moan and mourn on the corpses! […]
Relief: Separate NEET examination for Valley students
Srinagar: In the wake of inclement weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, National Board of Examinations (NBE) will hold a separate NEET-PG 2019 examination for students facing extreme difficulty in moving from Srinagar to their designated test centre due to complete blockage of air and road transport. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the NBE […]
Chaddar trek: Insurance, acclimatisation made compulsory for tourists
By Anil Bhatt Leh: In view of casualties every year, tourists now have to undergo a compulsory health check-up and get medical insurance to get permission to trek the ‘frozen Zanskar riverine route’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region, officials said. The decision was taken as every year four to five deaths and several […]
Governor remembers Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
JAMMU: Governor Satya Pal Malik has paid tribute to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, former Chief Minister of J&K, on his third death anniversary. In his message, Governor described Mufti Sayeed as a visionary political leader with a commitment to transform J&K into a developed and a prosperous State. Governor, who had known Sayeed for a long […]
NHRC webcast service to facilitate dialogue with stakeholders
New Delhi: Marking its silver jubilee, the National Human Rights Commission, has launched a webcast facility that will allow it to directly connect with the people in different parts of the country. The web portal –webcast.gov.in/nhrc– was recently launched at the NHRC headquarters here by its chairperson justice H L Dattu, who also re-launched the advanced […]
Pak probe spells trouble for ex-president Zardari
Urges freezing all his assets for money laundering
Islamabad: Pakistani authorities probing laundering of around Rs 220 billion through fictitious bank accounts recommended freezing all assets including the US and Dubai properties of former president Asif Ali Zardari and other individuals, media reports said. The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) submitted a report to the Supreme Court Saturday, recommending freezing the famous Bilawal House in […]
Forces start CASO in Zaloora Sopore
Sopore: Government forces started a cordon and search operation in north Kashmir’s Sopore Zaloora village this evening, reports said. They said that forces led by Army’s 22 RR, SOG Sopore and personnel from the 179 and 92 BN CRPF, launched CASO in Lone Mohalla area of Zaloora. Locals said that a large number of troops […]
