‘Will form strong, stable government in J&K on our own’
‘BJP, PDP failed border dwellers’
Jammu: Senior National Conference leaders on Wednesday exuded confidence about forming a stable, strong and people friendly government in Jammu and Kashmir on its own. The party has said that the biggest challenge would be to address to the political aspirations of the people of all the three regions and reviving developmental activities and generating […]
Congress seeks compensation to hailstorm hit farmers, orchardists
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President Haji Abdul Rashid has expressed serious concern over the losses to crops and orchards due to the hailstorm and heavy rains at various places in Sopore and elsewhere. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Rashid said that orchards and crops in Watlab, Janawari, […]
Mehbooba pays tributes to Qazi Nisar on 25th death anniversary
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday paid tributes to renowned Islamic Scholar Qazi Nisar Ahmad on his 25th death anniversary. Mehbooba described Qazi Nisar as a noted religious scholar and political leader who had dedicated his life for getting the state out of the cycle of chaos, […]
Governor flags off new motorcycle squad of Traffic Police
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik Wednesday flagged off a new motorcycle squad of the Traffic Police in order to ensure better compliance of road safety measures by the commuters. K Skandan and K K Sharma- Advisors to Governor, BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, Umang Narula, Financial Commissioner to Governor, Asgar Hassan Samoon, Principal Secretary, Transport Department, […]
DAK calls for law mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday called for a law mandating doctors to prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of costly branded medicines. “Unless a legal framework is put in place, the push for generic drugs will remain an idea without implementation,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement. Dr Nisar said […]
Three-day ‘Capacity Building Training Prog’ for police officers commences
Srinagar: A three day ‘Capacity Building Training Programme’ was Wednesday kick started by J&K Police in association with National Investigation Agency at Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir for the officers of J&K Police. The inaugural session of the training programme was attended by 36 police officers including 5 Superintendents of Police, 15 Deputy Superintendents of […]
Bootlegger arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police Wednesday arrested a bootlegger and recovered illicit liquor from his possession. The accused identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Sawariya Sheikh, a resident of Katchama Kralpora, was held at a check point at main Chowk Soura by a police party led by SHO Soura. Police recovered 21 bottles of illicit liquor from […]
Police arrests absconder
Sopore: A police party from Panzla led by SDPO Rafiabad, Wednesday arrested an absconder wanted by law for his involvement in series of cases registered against him by police. He has been identified as Naseer Ahmad Khan, son of Ashaq Khan resident of Ladiangan Rafiabad. Police said Khan was evading arrest since long.
Police-Public meeting held in Srinagar
Srinagar: A Police Public meeting was held at Police Post Banmohalla Srinagar in which members of Mohalla Committees, citizens and members of Trade Unions participated. The meeting was chaired by SDPO M R Gunj. Besides, SHO M.R Gunj and In-charge Police Post Banmohalla were also present. Various issues were discussed during the meeting. Officers assured […]
J&K Bank hits 10-year low after reports of raid at former chairman’s residence
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank shares fell 10 percent intraday on June 19 after a media report indicated that former chairman residence has been raided by Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB). The stock touched a day’s low of Rs 33.50, the lowest price since May 2009. At 1238 hours IST, it was quoting at Rs 34.40, down […]
