Release political leaders, restore communication network: CPI (M)
Srinagar: The CPI (M) on Monday demanded release of all political leaders, activists and also the restoration of communication network in Jammu and Kashmir. “Even after nearly a year of the unconstitutional abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A), large-scale detention of hundreds of people including all prominent political leaders, the virtual disruption of regular socio-economic […]
Man dies during scuffle over land dispute, four held
Pattan: An elderly man died during a scuffle in Nihalpora village of Pattan town here in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police sources said that two brothers had a land dispute that triggered a scuffle during which an elderly man died after he was allegedly hit by a rod. The deceased has been identified as 62 […]
Worker of private telecom company dies, 3 others injured in road mishap
Jammu: One person was killed while three others were seriously injured when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into deep gorge in Doda District on Monday. Official sources said that a load carrier, Tata Mobile bearing registration number (HP38A -8893) skidded off the road and fell into a 250 […]
Schools body, NGO collaborate to distribute free face masks
Srinagar: As part of its efforts to fight the spread of COVID virus, Moral Education Environment & Relief Council of Private Schools’ Association of Jammu and Kashmir (MEERC) and Kashmir Welfare Trust has joined hands with NGO Care Kashmir for a major free face mask distribution campaign which will start on July 28. The Association […]
In Man Ki Baat, PM recounts contribution of J&K’s 2 women Sarpanchs, MC President in fight against Corona
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today showered praises on two women Sarpanchs of J&K and a MC President for their earnestness and dedication towards Corona control measures in their respective areas. In his address, the PM said that the rural masses have shown the way to entire nation in the prevailing corona crisis. He said […]
Centre plans modifications in around 30 state laws
Nasir Azam Srinagar: The Union Government is likely to make modifications in almost 30 state laws to facilitate their application to Jammu & Kashmir. Highly placed sources said that Centre would soon come up with modifications in nearly 30 laws which were retained under the J&K Re-Organisation Act. “These modifications have become necessary to ensure […]
Kashmir saffron gets GI certification
Jammu: Saffron grown in Kashmir has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, with Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu saying that it is a major historic step in bringing the valley’s brand on the global map. The Union government issued a certificate of GI registration for the saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley, an official spokesperson […]
