NIA proving to be another tool to harass separatists: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday reacting to what he termed as ‘highhandedness’ by National Investigation Agency (NIA), said that this institution has itself compromised on its credibility and neutrality. Geelani in a statement issued here said that NIA has taken the shape of yet another ‘oppressive tool’ being used rather misused […]
LS Elections: CEO seeks cooperation from pol parties for smooth conduct of elections
Calls for strict adherence of MCC guidelines
Jammu: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, Shailendra Kumar Wednesday interacted with the representatives of recognized political parties in the State on various issues related to the conduct of Parliamentary Elections-2019 which have recently been announced by the Election Commission of India. The CEO held wide ranging discussions with the political leaders for the smooth, peaceful […]
JKLF remembers Fayaz Dar, Mehraj Ud Din on their anniversary
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has paid tributes to Fayaz Ahmad Dar and Mehraj-ud-din Usman who laid down their lives for the freedom of Jammu Kashmir. Recalling the struggle and sacrifices of Fayaz Ahmad Dar and Usman, JKLF spokesman in a statement issued here said ‘these men sacrificed their today for the betterment of […]
Advisor Ganai stresses on training programmes to enhance research skills
Inaugurates 2-day ‘Basic Science Conference’ at CLUJ
Jammu: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Wednesday inaugurated 1st Basic Science Conference BSC-2019, being organised by Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) here. Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu Prof Manoj K Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Poonam Dhawan, Registrar, Dr. Jatinder Khajuria, Controller of Examination Prof. Z.A […]
Functioning of SIDCO, JKI and SICOP reviewed
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan Wednesday reviewed the functioning State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) JK Industries (JKI) and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (SICOP) here at a meeting. After taking review of the achievements of three Corporations, the Advisor discussed the modalities for establishment of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) Centres and Dry Ports […]
Weapon loot case: NIA claims ‘breakthrough’
Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday claimed to have arrested three Shopian residents in a weapon loot case from the Srinagar residence of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Aijaz Ahmad Mir. Those arrested were identified as Parveez Ahmad Wani (35) of Thokarpora, Javid Yousuf Dar (21) of Gundi Darvesh and Subzar Ahmad Kumar […]
Two held for weapon-snatching
Srinagar: Two persons suspected to be involved in a weapon-snatching incident in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have been arrested, police said on Tuesday. A 12-bore rifle was snatched from an ATM guard at Kundulan area of south Kashmir last Wednesday, a police official said. During investigation, the involvement of two persons surfaced and both were […]
Clashes erupt during CASO in Kulgam village, forces carry out searches in many areas
Srinagar: Intense clashes erupted in south Kashmir’s Budroo village in Kulgam district on Tuesday morning after government forces laid a cordon of the area. Reports said that youth during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Budroo area of Yaripora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district pelted stones on the forces which was retaliated by them […]
Ulemas call for shutdown on Saturday against NIA’s summon to Mirwaiz
Srinagar: To protest against the summoning of Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Jamia Masjids head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq by National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Muttahid-e-Masjlis Ulema on Tuesday called for a complete shutdown on Saturday. The MMU headed by Grand Mufti, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam while addressing a news conference here at Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal […]