Governor to ‘oversee’ combat operations in Valley: SATP report
Concerned over the state’s ‘flawed policies and abject failure’ to control the violence in the early days of the aftermath of Hizbul commander Burhan wani’s killing, the BJP led Central government may ask Governor NN Vohra to oversee the combat operation in the strife torn valley, a South Asian terrorism Portal (SATP) report said. Notably, […]
Lack of facilities, care pushes pellet victims towards darkness
As the increased number of injured people are being referred to various Srinagar hospitals for specialized treatment, there is immense pressure on the healthcare institutions here as the referred patients are in need of specialized care. The injured, especially pellet victims who are shifted to Srinagar are mostly critical and are in need of treatment […]
Govt gets pro-active, senior ministers to brief opposition parties on China, Kashmir
After the opposition created a furore over the stand-off between India and China and the situation in Kashmir turning for worse, the NDA government has tasked its two senior members to pacify the opposition and brief them on the steps taken on these two issues. Reports said that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External […]
Editorial: GST still haunts the Government
The dust raised over the implementation of new tax regime, GST in the state of Jammu and Kashmir fails to settle down as the Jammu Kashmir Coordination Committee (JKCC) formed by various trade bodies in Kashmir have demanded the withdrawal of Presidential Order with regard to GST asked New Delhi to declare Jammu and Kashmir […]
Second round of counseling under PMSSS from July 17
The second round of counseling under Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for filling up 802 vacant seats under Reserved Categories in engineering, medical and general courses will begin at the designated Counseling Centers from 17 July 2017. The counseling of students seeking admission in engineering colleges under lateral entry would be held on 19 […]
World community must take Chinese statement on JK seriously: Shabir Shah
Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Shabir Ahmad Shah, on Thursday termed the statement of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding Kashmir to be “based on reality” Hailing the statement by China’s FM spokesperson, Shah urged the world community to take steps towards the resolution of Kashmir issue. Shah reiterated his appeal to UN member states, […]
CM handled challenging situations with immense political wisdom: Naeem
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today said that Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has emerged as a real leader in the face of the challenging situations confronting the State. “Whether it was her sincere effort to ensure convergence of aspirations of the people of various regions and sub-regions of J&K on implementation of GST or […]
Our religion, ethos teaches us to respect humanity: JKLF
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), leader Noor Muhammad Kalwal, on Thursday, said that our religion and ethos taught us to respect humanity and human values. This is the reason why we mourned the death of the seven Amarnath Yatris, who were killed in the attack. Reacting to Minister of State in the PMO, Jitendar […]
Union Govt assures financial support for establishment of Horticulture University in JK
Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari today called on Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at New Delhi and discussed various issues pertaining to the overall welfare of the fruit industry of J&K State. The meeting was attended by Union Secretary for Horticulture, Secretary Horticulture J&K State, M H Malik and […]
Minister inspects fish farm at Mamar
Minister of State for Forests, Environment, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmed today visited Mamar Fish Farm and took review of its functioning. Officials apprised the Minister that 15 quintals of Trout and 1.5 lakh seed production was recorded during 2016-17. He was also informed that presently 52 Trout ponds and […]