Norwegian Ambassador calls on Vohra
Nils Ragnar Kamsvag, Ambassador of Norway to India, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Kamsvag discussed with the Governor issues relating to the implementation in J&K of the several programmes, under the Norway-India Partnership Initiative 2013-17. Recalling his experiences as the founder Co-Chairman of the Indo-European Union Round Table […]
Farooq meets Modi, asks him to address Kashmir issue politically
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11 people injured in road mishaps
At least 11 people were injured in three separate road accidents in Budgam, and Baramulla, a police spokesman said. He said that in Budgam, a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK01M-2563 skidded off the road at Alamdar Colony, Charari-Sharief near municipality Office, Charari-Sharief, resulting in injuries to its rider identified as Shamim Ahmad Mir son of […]
Teaching community must fulfil its responsibility: Minister
Reiterating his commitment to address their genuine grievances in a time bound manner, Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday appealed teachers’ community to fulfill their responsibilities by making personality development of the students as the main focus of their duties. Chairing a review meeting of school education sector of Baramulla […]
Sikh body seeks dialogue, says only talks can resolve Kashmir
All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) urged the Government of India to start dialogue process with the different stakeholders in the state in order to find a solution to the Kashmir imbroglio. In a statement issued here, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that dialogue alone can solve the Kashmir issue and denial to carry […]
Inside the heart-wrenching tales of Mir Bazaar shootout
Innocent lives were lost in the Mir Bazaar shootout. While we read endless news reports about it, in an attempt to make sense of it, it is tough for the families, who lost their dear ones in the attack. Tragedy struck Zaina Begum due to the Mir Baazar shootout incident in Anantnag district. As fate […]
Govt appoints Board of Administrators for JCCBL
The Government today appointed the Board of Administrators to manage the affairs of Jammu Central Cooperative Bank Ltd under J&K Cooperative Societies Act 1989 with Additional District Development Commissioner, Anuradha Gupta as its chairperson and SDM North Jammu, Mohammad Ilyas Khan, Representative of Chief General Manager NABARD, District Audit Officer Cooperative Societies Jammu Dr Ranjeet […]
Cop forcibly stripped me, alleges woman
A woman in Jammu has alleged that a station house officer forcibly stripped her at a police station and sexually assaulted her. The woman alleged that a beer bottle and chilli powder were inserted in her private parts. Speaking to a private news channel, the lawyer of the victim said the assault was similar […]
PDP-BJP combine has lost will to govern: NC
Opposition National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that the coalition government seems to have lost the will to govern. The party alleged that the present dispensation is neglecting the far flung areas. Expressing anguish over total neglect of the far flung areas of the Jammu region, NC, State Vice President Rattan Lal Gupta said that […]
MNCs fined for dual MRP
The department of Legal Metrology in the valley booked number of manufactures/packers/importers for printing dual MRP’s on the same product containing the same net quantity meant for same city/district/state. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Mir Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology fined Rs 70,000/on Jai Beverages Pvt Ltd as the cold-drink products namely 250 ml tin of Dew brand, […]
