PSC’s faux pass: Visually challenged candidates plea meets a dark end
A visually challenged candidate has accused Public Service Commission (PSC) of dropping his name despite securing high in written exam and interview. Umar Rashid, a resident of Narwara Eidgah Srinagar appeared for PSC exam after the commission invited applications for the post of lecturers in Education department. According to PSC, 11960 applications were received and […]
Modi pushing his country to war, says Chinese Daily
By adopting a “hard line stance” towards China, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing his country into war and “gambling” with the destiny of its people, a Chinese daily said. An editorial in the state-run Global Times said Modi should be aware of the “overwhelming” strength of the People’s Liberation Army which is capable […]
Charri Mubarak leaves for Amarnath Cave
As the annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to culminate on August 7, on the eve of ‘Rakha Bandhan’, the Charri Mubarak or the holy mace of Lord Shiva Saturday left Chandanwari for Sheshnag on way to holy Amarnath cave shrine on the occasion of ” tryodashi”. After pujan and other rituals, the devotees led by […]
Charri Mubarak leaves for Amarnath Cave
As the annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to culminate on August 7, on the eve of ‘Rakha Bandhan’, the Charri Mubarak or the holy mace of Lord Shiva Saturday left Chandanwari for Sheshnag on way to holy Amarnath cave shrine on the occasion of ” tryodashi”. After pujan and other rituals, the devotees led by […]
Omar alleges lack of transparency in recruitments
Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Saturday accused PDP-BJP government of destroying public institutions in the state by sidelining legal and established recruitment processes. The trend, he said, was marring the merit and leaving future of the youth in hands of ‘corrupt politicians. “Ever since, PDP BJP government came into power, all its ministers […]
Venkaiah Naidu elected 15th Vice-President
NDA nominee M Venkaiah Naidu was Saturday elected as the next Vice President of India by securing over two-thirds of votes leaving opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi far behind. Naidu got 516 votes out of total 771 votes cast while Gandhi could only manage 244 votes. Of the total 771 votes polled, 11 were found to […]
Third militant killed in Sopore gunfight identified
The third slain LeT militant has been identified as Danish Manzoor of Sopore Town. Two of the three LeT militants killed in Amargarh Sopore were identified earlier. They were identified as Javaid Ahmad Dar resident of Khanpora Baramulla and Abid Hamid Mir resident of Hajin Baramulla. Earlier, three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in a […]
Thousands attend funeral processions of both identified slain militants
Thousands of people turned up to participate in their funeral processions of the two militants killed at Amargrah Sopore early today. The slain militants were buried at Baramulla and Hajin Bandipora amid pro-freedom sloganeering. Javid Ahmad Dar of Khanpora Baramulla and Aabid Hamid Mir of Hajin Bandipora were handed over to their families this afternoon.
Minor drowned in Watchi Shopian
A minor drowned into river Ranbiara at Watchi Shopian while he was bathing near Watchi army bridge. Local sources said that the deceased is a resident of Kandipora Bijbehara and had come to Watchi to attend marriage function. Sources said that due to efforts of local youth his death body was recovered. More details […]
Modi suggests dialogue to resolve conflicts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that dialogue is the only way to cut through deep-rooted religious stereotypes and prejudices that divide communities across the world and sow seeds of conflict between nations and societies. In a video message to the 2nd edition of ‘Samvad- Global Initiative on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness’ being held […]