Attacks on Kashmiris: Kashmiris first saved non-state residents during 2014 floods, says Mirwaiz

Srinagar: Amid attacks on Kashmiris outside the Valley, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday reminded the people of India how Kashmiri youth first saved non-state residents including forces personnel in the deadly deluge of 2014. Mirwaiz while addressing Friday gathering at Jamia Masjid said people of Kashmir have been watching with dismay the […]
Unresolved Kashmir ‘severe threat for global peace’: Geelani

Says every corner of India is ‘No Go’ area for Kashmiris
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani Friday termed Kashmir as ‘a basic issue of contention between the two nuclear powers of the subcontinent’. In a statement issued here, Geelani said “unrealistic attitude” of Indian leadership regarding this globally accepted political dispute and dealing with it militarily has created death and destruction in the […]
Adequate security measures taken for Kashmiri students: Adv Ganie

Says Govt mulls to introduce vocational courses in private schools
Srinagar: Governor’s administration was mulling to introduce vocational courses as one of the compulsory subjects in private schools across Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, said on Friday. Interacting with the delegation of Private Schools Associations, Advisor said that with the introduction of vocational courses in the schools, students would be able […]
Don’t add salt to injuries of Kashmiris: Er Rasheed to political, military leadership

Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Friday claimed that words about Kashmir and Kashmiris being spoken by top Indian leadership do not match to what is happening on the ground. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued here appealed political and military leadership of India not to add salt to the […]
Ensure enough essentials are stored on priority basis: Adv Ganie to FCI
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Friday took stock of the availability of food grains, LPG, kerosene and other essential commodities in Kashmir and Ladakh divisions in view of prevalent inclement weather conditions. Chairing a meeting of the officers here today, Advisor directed the officers to ensure ration is made available at the depots […]
Dr Shahid Iqbal assumes charge as DC Srinagar
Srinagar: Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Friday assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner Srinagar taking over from Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah who was accorded farewell in a function at DC Office here. Handing over the charge to him Dr Shah said Dr Shahid Iqbal is one of the most professional and committed officers and that he […]
Hundreds turned up voluntarily to recruit themselves as Mirwaiz’s security
Srinagar: Hundreds of youth Friday registered themselves at the ‘Voluntary Recruitment Camp’ organised by the youth Awami Action Committee at Jamia Masjid Srinagar to voluntarily protect Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and to be part of the ongoing movement for right to self determination. Youth AAC while lauding the enthusiasm of the youth, […]
Handloom, Handicraft Development Deptts, Corporations to be overhauled

JAMMU: Government today decided to go for a massive evaluation of business centres, production units and restructuring of the manpower of Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporations, even as it offered a whopping grant to the twin PSUs with the condition to come out of the red in one year by achieving sustainability and clearing liabilities. […]
CSR initiative: J&K Bank Dedicates Ambulance for student welfare to BGSBU Rajouri
Jammu: J&K Bank, towards its commitment to support student welfare dedicated an ambulance to the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri. Bank’s Zonal Head for Rajouri and PoonchMohdShafiSalroohanded over the keys of the ambulance to the Vice Chancellor Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Dr Javed Mussarat in presence of Prof Iqbal Parwez Dean Academic Affairs, […]
Last date form filing of GST returns extended
JAMMU: The Governor Administration after considering the difficulties faced by the Taxpayers in filing the monthly GSTR3B return for the month of January 2019, has got the due date of filing of the said return extended to 28th of February 2019. The matter was taken up by Advisor to Governor, K.K. Sharma during the course […]