Pak needs to do more to fight terrorism: White House
Washington: Pakistan needs to step up its fight against terrorism, the White House said today, as it defended President Donald Trump over his accusation that Islamabad deceived the US by sheltering terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid. Trump, on Monday, tore into Pakistan accusing it of giving nothing to the US but “lies […]
Trump threatens to withdraw US aid to Palestinians
Washington: US President Donald Trump today threatened to withdraw aid money to Palestinians as they are unwilling to negotiate peace with Israel. “..we pay the Palestinians HUNDRED OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS a year and get no appreciation or respect. They don’t even want to negotiate a long overdue peace treaty with Israel,” Trump said in […]
Maha bandh today; state on edge after violence, protests
Mumbai: Maharashtra remained on edge after the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago brought to fore simmering caste tensions even as a statewide bandh called today to protest the state government’s alleged failure to stop violence witnessed stray protest by Dalits. Dalit protesters tried to block tracks at the Thane railway station today […]
J&K Bank, JK Police to work together on Drug De-addiction in J&K
Srinagar: As a significant step of collective initiative and responsibility towards the society, Director General of Police and Chairman J&K Bank announced to join hands to work together on Drug De-addiction in J&K state. Parvez Ahmed on being apprised by the DGP about the prevailing problem of drug addiction in the society especially in rural […]
CS reviews implementation of free electricity scheme ‘Saubhagya’
Jammu: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas on Tuesday chaired a video conference with DCs to review implementation of the Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) to achieve 100% household electrification in Jammu & Kashmir by 31st March, 2019. Commissioner/Secretary PDD, Commissioner/Secretary Revenue, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, DC, Jammu and other senior officers attended the meeting. […]
Crypto-currencies not legal tender in India: Govt
New Delhi: (PTI) Bitcoins or such crypto-currencies are not legal tender and those indulging in such transactions are doing it at their own risk, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today as several members expressed concerns over trading on these platforms. During the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, DMK member Kanimozhi wanted to know whether the […]
Cobblers in Haryana can get bank loan to set up kiosks
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No transparency in SMC as corporation fails to update website since 2009
Srinagar: At a time when the government is continuously pitching for the transparency in various government departments, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has failed to update its website since the year 2009. The website has been updated in the year 2009 and the developmental works done since 2009 are not mentioned in any section of […]
Massive blaze guts over 20 shops in Sopore
Sopore: Over 20 shops and a restaurant were Tuesday damaged in two separate mysterious blazes that engulfed in Sopore areas of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The fire broke out in the wee hours of Tuesday morning at General Bus Stand Sopore that led to the damage to at least 15 shops and one restaurant. Similarly, […]
Committed to provide hassle-free helicopter service to snow-bound areas: Div Com
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday asked the respective district administrations to reach out to the people living in far-flung and snow-bound areas of the division for addressing their problems at their doorsteps. The Div Com said this while charging a meeting to review helicopter services being operated by Pawan Hans Limited […]