Pak army chief thanks China for supporting Islamabad on Kashmir
Pakistan Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has thanked China for offering its ‘unflinching support’ to Islamabad on Kashmir issue. “Pakistan is indebted to China for its unflinching support to Islamabad on the Kashmir issue, the expansion of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation,” Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said. […]
Lok Sabha passes bills to extend GST to JK
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed legislation to extend the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to Jammu and Kashmir, making it part of the “one nation, one tax” regime. The House passed the the Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir), Bill, 2017 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Extension to […]
Pulwama encounter: Injured youth succumbs, civilian death toll reaches two
A civilian injured during clashes in Pulwama district on Tuesday breathed his last at SKIMS Soura, officials said on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Akeel Ahmad Bhat from Gabarpora Haal village. He was injured during clashes when government forces opened fire to disperse protesters marching towards the encounter site in Hakripora village yesterday. […]
Distressed Gabbarpora family loses lone breadwinner
The death of Akeel Majeed Bhat, a young boy hailing from Gabbarpora in Pulwama, has left his family shattered. Akeel, according to his family and friends was the sole bread earner for the family of four. Akkel, who was injured during protests on Tuesday after government forces fired on protesters who were trying to disrupt […]
Lack of rehab centres mars recovery chances of mentally ill patients
The absence of rehabilitation centres in Kashmir is taking a heavy toll on the patients who recover from various ailments, but find it difficult to find a place to settle down. The patients who come out of different hospitals and have nowhere to go are suffering due to the lack of attention from the state’s […]
Flash floods claim three lives
Three people died in various incidents of flash floods in Jammu division on Wednesday, police sources said. They said that a 7-year-old boy was among three persons killed in flash floods triggered by heavy rains. The boy identified as Khateeb Ahmed was washed away in the Gundi area of Ramban district when he was on […]
Indian military presence in Doklam thinning, says China
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said the number of Indian soldiers in Doklam since the beginning of the crisis had come down from 270 to 40 by the end of July. It said it had informed India in advance about its road building activity in Doklam on the border and reiterated its demand that New […]
J&K Police to organize sports fest in South Kashmir
In its efforts to hone the skills of talented youth of State, Jammu and Kashmir Police under civic action programme is organizing a sports festival in South Kashmir. The endeavour will channelize and boost the talent of budding players of the State both in boys and girls category. Various sports events under the age group […]
Govt committed in providing platform to every talented cricketer: Minister
Minister for Youth Services Sports and Technical Education Molvi Imran Raza Ansari Wednesdaywhile saying that Govt is committed in providing platform to every talented cricketer in the state, complimented Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council’s State Cricket Academy for organizing state wide T-20 tournament. State Cricket Academy T-20 Championship in its second week has […]
Div Com reviews progress on Kulgam, Anantnag DDB decisions
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired separate meetings to review the implementation of previous Kulgam and Anantnag District Development Board meetings besides took stock various ongoing developmental works in these districts. Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Talat Parvez Rohella and Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah apprised the Divisional Commissioner about the progress […]