Kashmir-bound passengers attacked in Jammu
Jammu: A scuffle broke out between a group of students and some stranded Kashmir-bound passengers outside the Gandhi Memorial Science College here on Monday but timely intervention by police brought the situation under control, officials said. The clash took place when the students came out of the college to protest alleged chanting of “objectionable slogans” […]
Power crisis in JK to worsen: NTPC to curtail power supply for payment default
New Delhi: State-owned power giant NTPC will regulate power supply to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from February 18 midnight for not clearing outstanding dues of more than Rs 1,600 crore. On February 5, the company had also issued similar notices to discoms in Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to regulate power, as the states had […]
Am presenting viewpoint of the President’s government in Delhi: Malik
Dismisses criticism of his 'political' remarks
Dismisses criticism of his ‘political’ remarks
Ladakh division: Govt will ensure justice with Kargil, says Guv Malik
Forms committee of secretaries
Jammu: Amid ongoing protests by people of Kargil over their demand for rotational divisional headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has said a committee of secretaries has been formed to ensure justice for the district. Hundreds of Kargil residents, including women and children, took out a rally in the winter capital Jammu Monday […]
Protests in Kargil continue, shutdown observed
Srinagar: The town of Kargil and adjoining areas observed a shutdown Monday to protest against the decision of the government to set up the permanent headquarters of the newly-created Ladakh division in Leh. “Shops and business establishments are closed, while roads are deserted due to the shutdown called by local leaders in Kargil,” officials said. […]
Pak has Mecca, Medina for Sikhs: Imran in Dubai
Dubai: Pakistan has the Mecca and Medina for the Sikhs and the country is opening up those sites for the minority community, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. Prime Minister Khan in November last year laid the foundation stone for the corridor linking GurdwaraDarbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur – the final resting place of Sikh […]
Kashmir observes shutdown to remember Maqbool Bhat
Srinagar: Normal life in Kashmir was affected Monday due to a strike called by separatists to mark the 35th death anniversary of JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged on this day in 1984 in Delhi’s Tihar jail. Shops and other business establishments remained closed while public transport was off roads due to the […]
Pleas challenging Art 35A: Govt seeks SC’s nod to seek adjournment of hearing
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday sought permission from the Supreme Court to circulate a letter to parties for adjourning upcoming hearing on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A, which provides special rights and privileges to natives of state, saying there was no “elected government” in the state. The apex court […]
Private schools not money making Industry: Pak SC
Apex court hints at nationalising private schools
Islamabad: Expressing concern over education becoming a business in Pakistan, the Supreme Court on Monday said that private schools are not a money-making industry and hinted at directing the government to take control of such educational institutes. A three-member bench comprising Justices Gulzar Ahmed, Faisal Arbab and IjazulAhsan made the remarks during the hearing of […]