Geelani criticizes arrest of separatist leaders, demands release of detenues ahead of Eid
Criticizing ‘unjustified’ house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Ayaz Akbar, Muhammad Ashraf Laya, Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that “they are continuously being put under house arrest by authorities and barred from offering their religious obligations.” Condemning the state administration for ‘their double dealing and fascist […]
On Eid, look after needy in your area, says Shabir Shah
Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Shabir Ahmad Shah, on Friday, appealed to the Muslims to not forget the poor, needy, destitute and the families of those incarcerated, in the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr. Shah, who is under house arrest, appealed to Muslims to celebrate Eid with simplicity and austerity. He said “Lakhs of people have […]
Dy CM strongly condemns lynching of Dy SP Ayub
Deputy Chief Minster, Dr Nirmal Singh has strongly condemned the killing of Deputy Superintendent of police, Mohammad Ayub Pandit, who was lynched to death in Nowhatta area of the Old City here. While terming the killing as gruesome and barbaric, the Deputy Chief Minster said that the perpetrators of this heinous crime have depicted their […]
Deputation of Punjabi writers calls on Dy CM
A deputation of Punjabi writers and intellectuals called on Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh here today and called for introducing Punjabi language in school curriculum on the analogy of other local languages. Putting -forth the demand for introducing Punjabi language in school curriculum on the analogy of other languages and steps to be taken […]
Editorial: Come clean on GST
Lack of clarity has marred the state government over GST. The tax regime that is to be implemented across India from next month has generated enough heat in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Not only has the opposition reacted sharply over its implementation but the traders fraternity in the Valley and the separatists […]
MLA inaugurates blood donation camp at Patnitop
MLA Ramban, Neelam Langeh, today inaugurated blood donating camp organized by Sant Nirankari Mission (SNM) in collaboration with the Government Medical College Jammu and Department of Blood Transfusion. Appreciating the efforts of SNM volunteers for donating 103 units of blood, Neelam Langeh said that the volunteers are engaged in the noblest of activities by donating […]
Restrictions keep shoppers indoors in Srinagar, Baramulla witness hustle bustle
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Deputy CM welcomes inclusion of Jammu, Srinagar in smart cities list
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that the announcement of Smart City status for Srinagar and Jammu will ensure the planned and holistic development of these capital cities so that they are replete with every modern facility of urban living. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with several deputations after the twin capital […]
Olive- A Blessed Fruit
Olive is a small tree belonging to the family Oleaceae which is found natively in the Mediterranean Basin, Arabian Peninsula and in parts of southern Asia. The oleaceae family derives its name from this plant itself which is cultivated in many parts of the world, primarily as a source of olive oil owing to the […]
CS reviews launching of additional train services in Kashmir
Chief Secretary, B.B.Vyas on Friday undertook an extensive review of launching additional train services and halt stations along the Baramulla-Banihal railway track ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting, which was held in the office of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir was attended by top officials of the Civil and Police administration, including Director General of Police, Dr S.P […]
