Press Freedom sustains democracy
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Media is called the fourth pillar of democracy in a democratic country like India. It is believed that whenever a democratic government tries to be autocratic the media comes in the light to safeguard the interests of the citizens. Freedom of the press is the most important wheel of democracy. Without a […]
Admin to be more responsive during winters: Div Com
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Saturday said that divisional administration has taken all measures to provide respite to the people during harsh winters. Providing details about the winter preparedness program, the Divisional Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole said that all officials have been asked to be more responsive to the demands of the people. While talking about […]
Notorious renegade Papa Kishtwari buried in North Kashmir
Bandipora: Dreaded government gunman Papa Kishtwari who was accused of murdering scores of civilians was buried during late hours in presence of his family members in North Kashmir on Friday night. Ghulam Muhammad Lone alias Papa Kishtwari alias Mumma Lone had let loose a reign of terror in south Kashmir’s Pampore where he was active […]
Burglars decamp with transformers from Shopian masjids
Shopian: Burglars entered into a mosque in Gagran area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district and stole two transformers, locals said. They said that the theft took place at Jamiat Ahalhadith Masjid Gagran. “Two transformers have been stolen,” he said adding that a complaint has been lodged in the local police station. The locals said they […]
Man dies, four others injured in Sonamarg mishap
Srinagar: One person died while as four others sustained critical injuries in a fatal car accident along Srinagar-Leh highway at Haji Qabar Sonamarg area of central-Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday. Reports said that an Alto car bearing Registration number JK-16A 6111 was on way from Nilgrath to Kullan when the driver presumably lost control over […]
Collecting money illegally: Two SPO’s disengaged, incharge check post suspended
Jammu: Two Special Poloce Officers (SPOs) were disengaged while an Incharge of Manwal check point of Udhampur Dhar road was also placed under suspension after a video in which cops can be seen collecting money for entry from truckers, went viral on social media. According to reports a departmental inquiry was also ordered against Station […]
Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to carry out shifting of 33kv line at Sanat Ghar Bemina, 33kv lines of Bemina-Karan Nagar, Bemina- Feteh Kadal and Bemina Barbar Shah shall observe shutdown on November 08 from 11am to 12:30am. The receiving stations to remain off include Bemina 1st, Karan Nagar, […]
Nomination process for BDC, Panchayat polls commences in Budgam
Notification issued for Beerwah Constituency under Phase 2nd
BUDGAM: District Election Officer, Budgam Saturday informed that the process of filling up of nomination papers under phase first has commenced for election of DDC Chairman for constituency Khansahab CD Block. Simultaneously notification for filing up of nomination papers for DDC chairman has also been issued today for DDC council Block Beerwah under Phase Second. […]
