On Dogra warrior’s death anniversary, NC’s leader calls for ‘inclusiveness, tolerance’
JAGTI: National Conference Provincial President for Jammu, Devender Singh Rana on Monday called for strengthening inclusiveness and tolerance among the people of the Jammu and Kashmir state. Rana was speaking on the death anniversary of the Dogra warrior, Mian Dido at Jagti. Invoking Dido’s spirit of love, compassion and inclusiveness, NC leader said that he […]
DLSA Srinagar organizes multi-service camp for senior citizens
SRINAGAR: Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, Abdul Rashid Malik Monday inaugurated six-day multi-service camp for Senior Citizens at Primary Health Centre, Chanapora. The camp, organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar will offer services to Senior Citizens which include legal Aid, Dental, ophthalmology and physiotherapy consultation. […]
Kathua rape and murder verdict: Democracy still intact in India: Yasir Reshi
Srinagar: Member of Legislative Council Yasir Reshi Monday while welcoming the court judgment regarding Kathua rape and murder case said the verdict “amply proves that democracy is still intact in India”. He said, “Though elements inimical to peace tried to pressurize and persuade Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take sides, but he didn’t act […]
Mehbooba pays tributes to Mirza Afzal Beg
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has paid glowing tributes to late Mirza Muhammad Afzal Beg on his 37th death anniversary. In her message, Mehbooba described late Afzal Beg as a “seasoned leader, who was not only an astute politician but an equally effective and innovative administrator who ruled […]
Advisor Sharma to meet public at Srinagar on Thursday
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Governor, K K Sharma will meet public on June 13th at Governor’s Grievance Cell office at Church Lane, Sonwar, Srinagar from 10am to 12PM. A government handout said the deputations and individuals desirous of meeting the Advisor should get their names registered at Grievance Cell office situated at Church Lane Sonwar, […]
Sitaharan in Budgam to be developed as potato seed village
Alternative Cropping System to enable economic empowerment of farmers: Director Agriculture
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Syed Altaf Aijaz Andrabi Monday said that Sitaharan village in Budgam is being developed as a potato seed village, because of its agro-climatic suitability and optimum ecological requirements for potato cultivation. Andrabi during a visit to Sitaharan and adjoining villages, said that potatoes on special lines has been cultivated in this […]
JK’s huge growth potential in farming sector needs to be tapped
JAMMU: Advisor to Governor K K Sharma Monday called for tapping state’s huge growth potential in Farming sector. “Take determined efforts to bridge the gap between farmers, researchers, policy makers and development agencies for formulation and implementation of need based plans to facilitate growth of farming as a viable and lucrative venture in the state” […]
JK Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad sacked
R K Chibber appointed interim chief
R K Chibber appointed interim chief
Am open to scrutiny, says Parvez Ahmad
Srinagar: Former chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Parvez Ahmad on Saturday said he was “open to scrutiny” on every transaction during his tenure with the bank. “Absolutely no regrets. Did my job most diligently, honestly and in the best interest of the institution. Open to scrutiny on each and every transaction I have done […]
JeM militant killed in Anantnag encounter
Had returned from PaK in 2010 under govt’s ‘rehab’ policy
Srinagar: A Jaish-e-Mohammad militant was Saturday killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said. They said that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Verinag area of the south Kashmir district following specific information about the presence of militants there, the official said. An official said that […]