Probe ordered into non-availability of ambulances at Udhampur hospital
Jammu: Government has ordered a probe into non-availability of ambulances at a district hospital in Udhampur, resulting in the death of a new born. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri said an inquiry has been ordered into the non-availability of ambulance for shifting a pregnant woman from Chenani by authorities at the District Hospital […]
Sopore shuts over murder of goldsmith
Sopore: A complete shutdown was observed in Sopore town on Wednesday to mourn the murder of a goldsmith Tariq Ahmad Malik 31, of Kalaroos Kupwara whose dead body was recovered yesterday at Tulibal area of Sopore town. Tariq was murdered after his abduction by four persons from his shop at Chota bazaar Sopore on 26th […]
Explain the logic behind three day state mourning: Er Rasheed to Govt
Budgam: Coming down heavily on state government for declaring a three day state mourning over the demise of Dr. Sonam Lonpo, Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Wednesday asked the government to explain the logic behind the decision. While talking to media persons on the sidelines of condolences […]
People’s sentiments boil over when there are killings: Geelani
Srinagar: Justifying the people’s resentment against armed forces, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday said that India can never kill the sentiment that has prevailed among the people. Geelani said that repression and oppression have not made any difference. “People’s sentiments boil over when there are killings and they come out on […]
JKLF pays tributes to Wamiq Farooq on his anniversary
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Wednesday paid tributes to Wamiq Farooq who was martyred on this day in 2010. On the direction of Zonal President, Noor Muhammad Kalwal, JKLF Zonal Organizer, Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri and Ghulam Muhammad Dar as per the statement participated in congregational meeting held for Wamiq today. Paying tributes to […]
Nadiya to ‘kick’ as captain for J&K women’s team
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Football Association today nominated Nadiya Nighat as a captain of senior national women football team of Jammu & Kashmir. Notably, Nadiya Nighat is the first Kashmiri girl nominated as a captain on Wednesday during a ceremony which was held in Odisa. Presently, Nadiya Nighat is participating in 23 seniors women national championship […]
Trade bodies resent government’s decision of handing over HMT land to police
Srinagar: The major trade bodies of Kashmir which include The Kashmir Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) and Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), Wednesday expressed resentment over the proposed plan of ‘transferring’ industrial land retrieved from HMT Watch Factory, Zainakote to the police Department for developing a housing colony. President KCC&I Javid Ahmad […]
Director JKEDI calls on Governor
Jammu: Dr. M.I. Parray, Director, J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Parray apprised Governor about steps being taken by the JKEDI to encourage and help the upcoming entrepreneurs and the challenges of entrepreneurship development in the State. Governor stressed the high importance of all required […]
Govt sets 31 March deadline for completing ePDS
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS & CA) and Tribal Affairs, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali Wednesday set 31st March 2018 as deadline for completing Electronic Public Distribution System (ePDS) in the state and directed the authorities to expedite the installation of PoS devices in all districts of the state. The Minister stated […]
To showcase Kashmir beauty, J&K tourism participates in SATTE
New Delhi: Department of Tourism J&K participated in 3-day South Asian Travel and Tourism Exhibition (SATTE) Travel Show which began here on Wednesday. SATTE is one of the biggest travel shows in Asia which has become the launch platform for tourism stakeholders from across the globe to do business in and with India. Besides, J&K […]