US, France & UK working on compromise with China on Azhar listing or planning vote in UN
Washington, Mar 16 (PTI) The US and two other permanent Security Council members, France and Britain, are believed to be in intense “good faith” discussions with China to arrive at a “compromise” on the UN designation of Jaish chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. And if that effort does not end up in the formal […]
Forces start search operation in Kulgam village
Srinagar: Government forces on Saturday morning launched a Cordon and Search Operation in Shighanpora of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Official sources said that on specific inputs about the presence of militants, a joint team of forces launched the search operation in the area. Local sources said that huge contingents of forces have been deployed in […]
IT Dept unearths undisclosed cash and properties worth crores in JK
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) In a major crackdown on terror financing, the Income Tax Department said it has unearthed undisclosed cash, jewellery and property papers worth several crores in Jammu and Kashmir. Search operations were conducted at five locations in Kashmir valley and a few places in Jammu on Thursday, the department said in […]
Extremist appears in court charged with New Zealand mosque attack
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 16 (AFP) A right-wing extremist who filmed himself rampaging through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court on a murder charge Saturday. Australian-born 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant appeared in the dock wearing handcuffs and a white prison shirt, sitting impassively as the judge read […]
Unnecessary rules
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a dearth of medicos especially in the peripheries. However, despite all this the state has to order cancellation of appointment of 437 Medical Officers who have been recently appointed by the Health & Medical Education department. These orders were passed after these medicos failed in joining their […]
Hope and Determination amidst Adversity!
Peer Faizan Bashir We often listen to the stories of those, who have suffered either psychologically, emotionally or physically to such an extent that life seems heavier than hefty mountains. Some of these unfortunate few may turn up with flying colors while others give up. However, instead of giving in to adversity and suffering, the […]
Internet is proving to be a backbone in this modern era, but can be dangerous too
JAVAID JAFRI Internet is one of the greatest and biggest inventions ever made in the field of science and technology. Without a shadow of doubt life would suffer a lot without it, this is the reason our present era is considered as the time of internet. Internet and social sites are serving as a medium […]
Secy Tourism convenes meeting with travel, hospitality sector
Multi-pronged promotional campaign to offset negative perception: Samphel
Srinagar: In order to offset the negative perception about J&K, J&K Tourism Department will launch second phase of multi-pronged tourism promotional campaign within and outside the country. Secretary Tourism Rigzin Samphel stated this while convening a meeting with the representatives from travel and hospitality sector here at Tourism Directorate office on Friday. Rigzin Samphel said […]
Two youth booked under PSA, shifted to Jammu jail
Srinagar, March 15: Authorities have booked two more youth under Public Safety Act (PSA) from Pulwama and shifted them to Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu on Friday. An official said that Nazir Rashid Bhat son of Abdul Rashid of Zagigam, Rajpora and Ashiq Nabi Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar of Rahmoo village have been […]
BJP finalises candidates for 6 LS seats in J-K
Jammu, Mar 15 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit on Friday said it has finalised candidates for six parliamentary constituencies in the state and will submit the list to the party’s parliamentary board in Delhi. The names were finalised at a meeting of the party’s state election committee which met here under the chairmanship of […]