14.15 KM long Zojilla Tunnel gets Cabinet nod
New Delhi: The move to reduce to 15 minutes the time taken to travel across the strategic Zojila pass on the national highway connecting Kashmir with Kargil and Leh, has been welcomed by a cross-section of people, including defence personnel, who feel it would ensure year-round supplies for troops. The Union Cabinet yesterday cleared […]
121 government schools have no fencing in Langate
Jammu: The government said that around 121 government Primary and Upper Primary Schools (UPS) were without fencing in north Kashmir’s Langate constituency. In a written reply in the assembly, Minister for education Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari said that besides, 18 government primary and upper primary schools were functioning from rented accommodation in two zones-Langate and […]
Authorities disallow Hurriyat seminar
Srinagar: After the authorities disallowed a seminar called by separatist Hurriyat Conference (G), the amalgam condemned the move, terming it ‘undemocratic and worst form of dictatorial rule’. A statement issued here said that the amalgam was scheduled to organize the seminar titled “Kashmir Problem in the light of Right to Self-determination” where prominent religious […]
Kohli, Dhoni set to be retained by respective IPL franchises
Mumbai: India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are set to be retained by their respective IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively. The retention list of players is to be announced by BCCI here on Thursday. Kohli, yet to taste […]
JeM militants used armour piercing bullets in Lethpora attack: Report
New Delhi: Security agencies in the trouble torn state of Jammu and Kashmir have been baffled by the reports that militants have for the first time used bullets that pierced the body armour of the troopers, thereby posing a new challenge for the security grid. Notably, the three militants who carried out Fidayeen attack in […]
Health department needs a massive overhaul
Health and Medical Education Department last week terminated 8 doctors who were absent from their duties—unauthorized absence, which it is to be referred as. The step taken is appreciated, as it is imperative to remove the dead-wood from the healthcare system but is no longer serving the system. Great! As per the order that was […]
Editorial: A new beginning
Srinagar: Lack of infrastructure in key areas is one of the impediments hampering the growth of our economy. One immediate solution to tackle such hiccups is involving the people concerned with the trade so that long term infrastructure is created which will provide the much needed boost to the economy besides, create new job opportunities. […]
14 dead, 180 injured as S Africa train ploughs into truck
Johannesburg: A passenger train smashed into a truck at a level crossing in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 14 people, injuring 180 and throwing several carriages off the rails. Flames ripped through the twisted wreckage and choking black smoke rose into the air as desperate passengers clambered out of the train to escape […]
‘Game of Thrones’ characters to get postage stamps
London: “Game of Thrones” fans can now own a postage stamp of their favourite characters from the global hit fantasy show. UK’s postal service, The Royal Mail, has issued a cool line-up with 10 characters from the HBO show – Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Jaime Lannister, Arya Stark, Cersei Lannister, Sansa Stark, Eddard […]
Dineshwar Sharma visiting Kashmir by January 15
Srinagar: Two days after the Governor NN Vohra asked separatists in Kashmir to talk to GOI’s special envoy, Dineshwar Sharma on Thursday said that the ball is now in the court of the separatists. Talking to a local news agency from New Delhi over phone, Dineshwar Sharma said that he will be visiting Jammu and […]