Doklam row: India-China withdraw troops
Ahead of a crucial BRICS summit being hosted by China in September, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend, India and China have decided to withdraw troops from the Sikkim border, signaling an end to the ongoing Doklam Standoff. The breakthrough between the two nations was achieved through diplomatic talks, MEA said today. […]
Self styled Godman to face jail for ten years
Rape convict and self-styled Godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was awarded a 10-year jail term by a CBI court in Panchkula district of Haryana on Monday. An hour before Singh was sentenced in Rohtak, mobile internet was cut off, roads barricaded and armed soldiers manned checkpoints. 37 companies of SSB kept ready for backup in […]
DC Srinagar visits Hazratbal Shrine, reviews Eid arrangements
Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Syed Abid Rashid Shah, today visited the Harazbal Shrine to take stock of arrangements made by various Departments with regard to Eid-ul-Azha arrangements. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Sub Divisional Magistrate (East) Srinagar, Joint Commissioner SMC, Superintending Engineer, Chief Medical Officer, Administrator WAKAF Board, SP East and other senior officers of […]
Editorial :Triple talaaq issue
On Wednesday last the Supreme Court declared an Islamic practice permitting men to instantly divorce their wives as unconstitutional. The decision came after decades of campaigning by women’s groups and victims in India. The supreme court in Delhi had taken up the issue in response to a petition filed by seven victims and women’s […]
Chief Secretary chairs SEC meet
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas chaired a meeting of State Executive Committee under State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), here today. Director General of Police SP Vaid, Commandant General Home-guards/CD/SDRF Dilbagh Singh, Principal Secretary Home RK Goyal, Principal Secretary to CM Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Health & ME Dr Pawan Kotwal, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan, […]
JKSCW Chairperson visits Dardpora village
The Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women, (JKSCW) Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor, today conducted extensive tour to village Dardpora (Kralpora) to meet women victims of militancy, especially widows of the village for gaining firsthand knowledge of their issues, problems. She was informed about the issues, needs, requirements and rehabilitation measures for these needy […]
Geelani concerned over prevailing ‘awful situation’ in the state
Expressing his deep concern over the prevailing ‘awful situation’ in the state, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Monday said that virtually authorities have turned the state into a battle field. Paying tributes to slain youth who were killed in Pulwama encounter, Geelani according to the statement issued here said that state people […]
DSEK regularizes services of 84 ReTs, promotes 498 employees
Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) today said that services of 84 Rehabare-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers have been regularized besides in-situ promotions in favour of 498 teaching and non- teaching employees of the Department of Kashmir province have also been granted in August this year. “The aim is to ensure fast track disposal of cases related […]
Mehbooba for reviving water transport in Jhelum to boost tourism
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on introduction of inland water transport in river Jhelum to boost tourism and also provide an alternate connectivity module to people. Interacting with the visiting team of Inland Waterways Authority of India led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Nutan Guha Biswas here today, the Chief Minister said Jhelum being […]
Minister for development of Cooperatives in JK
Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay said that collective efforts are necessary to ensure the development of cooperatives in the state. Addressing the gathering at inaugural function of new Administrative office of ‘The Citizen’s Cooperative Bank Ltd.’ (CCBL) at Gandhi Nagar, the Minister congratulated the newly elected Board of Directors and expected the […]