Activist Chowdhary Talib Hussain joins PDP
Srinagar, Apr 1 (PTI) Activist Chowdhary Talib Hussain, who led campaign for justice in the Kathua rape-and-murder case, Monday joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) here. Hussain was welcomed into the party fold by PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, a party spokesman said. He said Hussain, a crusader for tribal rights, has […]
J&K Bank bids adieu to Exe President Human Resources A R Sheigan
Srinagar: We are an 80 years old agile bank with a young & vibrant human capital which has under the mentorship of the seniors toiled relentlessly to navigate the bank in turbulent times in the banking industry which precipitated into a loss of Rs 1632 Cr in FY 2016-17 & was one of the worst […]
NC would seek restoration of terms of accession of JK, says Omar
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) would not allow any attacks on Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and would seek restoration of terms of accession of the state, including the provision for ‘Sadr-e-Riyasat’ (president) and prime minister posts, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Monday. Addressing a public meet at Bandipora in north Kashmir, the former […]
Power shutdown in Baramulla areas
Srinagar :According to the Power Controller Kashmir, in order to carry out various works, there will be a power shutdown in various areas of Baramulla. PDD Bemina today informed that 33 KV feeder Baramulla-Ist would remain shutdown on 2nd April 2019 from 11 am to 2 pm to carry out the urgent repairs of 11 […]
Man injured in LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar, April 01: A man was injured early Monday in cross border firing and shelling in Poonch sector of Jammu division, reports said They said that Mohammad Sharief resident of Guntrian Mandhar, Poonch received splinter injuries in shelling and has been evacuated to a local hospital. Intense shelling was going on in entire LoC area […]
Army jawan killed in avalanche in Kupwara
Srinagar, April (PTI) An Army jawan was killed Sunday after being buried under an avalanche near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, officials said here. Havaldar Satvir Singh succumbed to injuries after being hit by the avalanche in Kupwara in north Kashmir, an Army official said. Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen K J […]
25 killed, 400 injured as rainstorm hits Nepal; army called out
Kathmandu, Apr 1 (PTI) At least 25 people were killed and 400 others injured as a massive rainstorm hit several villages in southern Nepal, officials said Monday. The storm hit many villages in Bara and Parsa districts Sunday evening, according to the Home Ministry officials. While 24 people were killed in Bara district, 128 kilometers […]
Four LeT militants killed, three army men injured in Lassipora encounter
Srinagar: Four LeT militants were killed after a gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Lassipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. A senior Police official said that a joint team of 55 RR, SOG and CRPF conducted cordon at Lassipora area of Pulwama. The cordon was launched following specific inputs […]
Grievance redressal needs to pick up
Every other day the government issues statements about the number of complaints received by various departmental heads and grievance sections set up by the government against various government departments. We also get the number of complaints resolved and an impression is given that the grievance redressal mechanism is working with utmost perfection and commitment. But […]
We have conquered the moon and the stars, but lost the real spirit of life
Mushtaq Hurra Simplicity has been the hallmark of Kashmiris for centuries together. All Kashmiris in general and villagers in particular were the embodiment of simple living. Simplicity in attire, conversation, foods, and dwellings was the hallmark of Kashmir’s. Humility was ruling the hearts of our ancestors. The pomp and show had no place in their […]