Pandits inseparable part of Kashmir society: CM
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today visited Tulmullah, Ganderbal to personally greet members of Pandit community who had come in large numbers to attend the Khirbhawani Mela. The Chief Minister, on the occasion, took stock of the arrangements made by the administration for the devotees, many of whom had come from outside the State. She visited […]
Traders hold sit-in protest in Anantnag against ‘excesses of forces’
A sit-in protest was held by the traders in Lal Chowk Anantnag today against the excess of forces , reports said. The traders, in response to the forces’ action on protesters yesterday,are observing a sit in protest today. Pertinently, complete shutdown was observed in Anantnag yesterday against the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat […]
Jammu boy selected for Indian Junior Hockey
19 years old boy, Ramandeep Singh of J&K has been selected for Indian Junior hockey camp. Hailing from Simbal Camp area of Jammu, he has been selected considering his performance in recently held National Championship at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh in May this year. The camp is scheduled to be held at SAI Centre Bangaluru […]
Editorial: Road fatalities
One of the major concern in a developing country like India is the rising road fatalities. Even though this issue has been one of the closest guarded secrets so far but statistics reveal that on an average 400 people die every day during various road mishaps. The situation is no different in the state of […]
Colleges, Hr. Secondary schools to remain shut
Authorities in Srinagar and Anantnag announced suspension of class work in Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools for yet another day. Fearing student protests in the city areas, the Srinagar district administration ordered extension in the suspension of class work in all Degree Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) on Saturday) in the jurisdiction of Srinagar […]
Man attempts suicide
In a bid to end his life, a man consumed some poisonous substance at his home in Anantnag, a police spokesman said. He said that a man (name withheld) resident of Achabal, Anantnag consumed some poisonous substance at his home. He was shifted to hospital for treatment where from he was shifted to SMHS Hospital, […]
Army Chief meets Governor
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here this evening. General Rawat informed the Governor about the Army Operational Review, which had concluded earlier this evening, whereafter Governor and Army Chief discussed several important inter-related internal and external security management issues and the steps required to be […]
UN Secretariat lists J&K as ‘separate country’
In a very “controversial” move and in a major setback to Indian diplomacy, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) on Thursday depicted Jammu and Kashmir as a “separate country”. In its page on non-governmental organisations (NGOs)—more precisely, in the ‘Advanced search for Civil Society Organization’ section—Jammu and Kashmir has been inserted […]
Committee inquiring infant death in LD seeks written responses
A five member committee that was formed by Principal and Dean, Government Medical College, Srinagar to enquire about the death of an infant on April 25 in Govt Lalla Ded Hospital, formally met on Thursday. The members of the committee have sought a written reply from all the individuals who are being held responsible […]
UN chief concerned about Kashmir situation
The United Nations Secretary General has expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following firing exchange between the two countries across the Line of Control which claimed at least three civilians on Thursday, Express Tribune reported. “The situation (in Kashmir) continues to be of concern to us,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guetteres’ spokesperson said […]