SC to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb pollution in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital. Delhi woke up to toxic air conditions on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the “severe” category. The AQI stood at 429 at […]
Noted educationist and former VC Kashmir University Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi passes away
Srinagar, Nov 17: Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, passed away on Sunday due to a cardiac arrest at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, family sources said. He was a prominent academician and a highly respected figure in the education sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Prof. […]
Army holds mini marathon to strengthen civil-military relation in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Nov 17 (PTI): Hundreds of people on Sunday took part in a mini marathon organised by Army’s Bhimber Gali brigade in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, an official said. The first ever mini-marathon in the border subdivision ahead of the mega Mendhar sports festival was undertaken under operation ‘Sadbhavana’ (goodwill) to […]
No regular hearing matters on Wednesday, Thursday in Supreme Court
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Days after Justice Sanjiv Khanna took charge as the Chief Justice of India, a new circular was issued on Saturday regarding the hearing of cases in the Supreme Court. According to the circular, regular hearing matters will not be listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. “Henceforth, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays […]
Those dreaming of J-K’s independence unaware of ground realities: Farooq
JAMMU, Nov 16 (PTI): Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will remain an integral part of India, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said those nurturing illogical dreams of independence should shun it as they are unaware of the ground realities. The veteran politician said the fact that the Indian cricket team is not likely […]
2268 Revenue cases settled amicably in Special Lok Adalat
SRINAGAR, NOV 16: Under the patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority) and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority as well as under the able guidance of Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, […]
Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections to be held soon: LG Sinha
JAMMU, NOV 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections to be held soon. The Lt Governor said this while addressing a large gathering of farmers and devotees at Jhiri Mela ground during his visit to the Jhiri Mela. He also paid obeisance to Baba Jitto at his […]
After disengagement focus on de-escalation now: EAM on eastern Ladakh row
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The disengagement part of the “problem” with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been addressed with last month’s understanding and the next focus would be on de-escalation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar described as a “reasonable supposition” to expect some […]
Mehbooba seeks NC’s clarification after Kharge’s remarks on Article 370
SRINAGAR, Nov 16 (PTI): People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday sought a clarification from Jammu and Kashmir government after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370. Mehbooba was reacting to Kharge’s remarks on the return of Article 370 during a press conference in Pune on […]
Fresh snowfall at Sadhna top forces closure of Karnah-Kupwara road
Kupwara, Nov 16: Karnah-Kupwara road has been closed for traffic movement after fresh snowfall at Sadhna Top, officials said here on Saturday. They said that the Border Roads Organisation has initiated snow-clearing operations to restore vehicular movement. The officials said that an advisory has also been issued for travel on the Karnah-Chowkibal road, with travellers […]
