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Youth leader Shehla Rashid quits politics

Former IAS officer Shah Faesal could be next

Srinagar: Shehla Rashid, a student leader from Jawaharlal Nehru University who had joined former IAS officer Shah Faesal’s Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM) in March, quit electoral politics Wednesday. Rashid blamed the announcement of Block Development Council elections for “compelling” her to make this move. The Centre, she said, was trying to portray “normalcy” […]

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NC weighing options to participate in BDC polls: Sources

Srinagar: As the Block Development Council (BDC) polls are slated to be held on October 24, the National Conference (NC) is contemplating ways to participate in the elections. Sources said that in the recently held meeting with the NC leadership, the visiting leaders were directed to meet the Sarpanchs and Panchs to ensure their support […]

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Journos stage protests against communication gag

Demand restoration of phones, internet facilities

Srinagar: To press for lifting of the curbs on media in the valley, the Kashmir journalist fraternity staged a sit in protest against the communication blockade on Thursday. The journalists demanded free access to internet and communication. All the media associations representing journalists, photojournalists, video-journalists, editors of local newspapers and members of the Kashmir Press […]

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Leaders facing detention will be released one by one, says Advisor

New Delhi: Political leaders in Kashmir, who have been placed under house arrest for nearly 60 days as part of the lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir following the removal of Article 370, will be released from detention in a phased manner, an adviser to J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik said. “Yes, one by one after […]

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Even Hr Secondary schools fail to attract students

Even Hr Secondary schools fail to attract students

Srinagar: Students in various Higher Secondary Schools stayed away from schools on Thursday even as the administration had ordered the teaching and other staff to be available for the students. The administration had announced the opening of all the higher secondary schools across the Kashmir Valley from today. Reports said that only staff members were […]

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In absence of Standing Counsels government departments left defenseless

No new Counsel appointed after disengaging all by the Administration in August

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Law Department has miserably not engaged Standing Counsels for last more than two months, creating a problem to various government departments to defend them, in different Courts of J&K. Reliable sources said that non availability of Standing Counsel in J&K state is hitting the proceedings of the government cases in different […]

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Allow us to meet Farooq, Omar: NC leaders

Allow us to meet Farooq, Omar: NC leaders

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Thursday urged Governor Satya Pal Malik to allow a delegation of the senior party leaders from Jammu to meet the party president Dr Farooq Abdullah and the Vice President Omar Abdullah, who are currently under detention in Srinagar. The party will chalk out the future course of action after […]

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Amphalla Jail observes birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

JAMMU: District Jail Jammu organised a function to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation in which Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Gita Mittal, was the chief guest. The inmates of the Jail presented a colourful cultural bonanza on the occasion. The programme was witnessed by Justice Rajesh Bindal, […]

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Specially-abled children present “Hum Bhi Kam Nahi” talent show

Advisor Khan pitches for collective efforts towards wellbeing of specially-abled children

Jammu: Emphasizing the need of collective efforts towards safety and well being of specially-abled children, Advisor to Governor Farooq Khan, today exhorted for adopting an integrated approach to help enable these children learn and function intellectually, physically and socially. Advisor was speaking at a talent show organized by Muskan Charitable Trust at Teachers Bhawan here […]

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Navratra Festival Day 5: Div Com Jammu inaugurates handicrafts exhibition

Katra: The Navratra Festival today entered its 5th day with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma inaugurating a handicrafts exhibition which is being organised by the department of Handicrafts at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra. Interacting with the officers of handicrafts department, the Div Com asked them for supporting enhanced production of handicraft articles having huge […]