Mehbooba appalled at ‘what happened with Zaira’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed her deep regret over the incident wherein Kashmir’s bollywood star, Zaira Wasim, had to face during a flight from Delhi to Mumbai last night. “Any harassment/crime against women shld be dealt with swiftly & effectively. As a mother of 2 daughters I am appalled […]
Muslim Conference sacks Prof Gani Bhat
Srinagar: Muslim Conference has removed Professor Abdul Gani Bhat as its chairman after his meeting with Government of India’s special representative Dineshwar Sharma. According to the sources, Muslim Conference, an ally of Hurriyat Conference headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has appointed Mohammed Sultan Magray as the new chairman for next six months. Professor Bhat, who […]
Srinagar-Leh highway closed for traffic
Srinagar: The 434km national highway, connecting Ladakh region with Kashmir, has been officially closed from Sunday for winter months while the Kashmir highway and historic Mughal road are through for traffic. Meanwhile, authorities across the Kashmir valley have geared up all resources to meet any challenge following prediction of moderate to heavy rain and snow […]
We are carrying out a detailed investigation, says Vistara Airlines on Zaira Wasim’s case
Reacting to the report of harassment faced by the Kashmiri actress Zaira Wasim on Delhi to Mumbai flight, Air Vistara Sunday said that they have “zero tolerance” for such behavior. “We are carrying out a detailed investigation and will support Zaira in every way required. We have zero tolerance for such behavior,” Vistara tweeted. Pertinently, […]
Dangal girl Zaira Wasim allegedly molested On Delhi-Mumbai flight
In a shocking case, Dangal actor Zaira Wasim was allegedly harassed mid-air on an Air Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Sunday. The 17-year-old actress has alleged that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on flight tried to molest her. She shared the ordeal she had to go through en route Mumbai in the […]
Weather Advisory: MED to respond to situation effectively, says Chief Engineer
Srinagar: In view of the forecast of heavy snowfall and rains in Kashmir from December 11, the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) Saturday said it has put all the arrangements in place to ensure speedy snow clearance and dewatering.“Mechanical Engineering Department, Kashmir is fully prepared for timely clearance of snow and all the preparations have been […]
Weatherman predicts wet weather for next five days
Srinagar: While the weather turned cloudy in Kashmir on Saturday, the weatherman here has predicted five days of wet spell across Kashmir, expecting moderate snowfall in higher reaches from Dec 11 onwards. Director Meteorological (MeT) department, Sonum Lotus said that from Dec 10 evening the state would receive light to moderate rainfall till Dec 11 […]
Backlash: US faces isolation at UN on Jerusalem declaration
United Nations: The United States is facing an isolation in the United Nations (UN) as it stood alone after one after another fellow UN Security Council members criticised its decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The debate unfolded at a largely symbolic emergency meeting of the council — no vote on a resolution was […]
Announcements unlimited: Govt creating ‘liabilities’ in health sector, fails to enhance manpower
Srinagar: Even after the government failed to establish a drug de-addiction centre at the department of psychiatry, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, four years after the proposal was put up, its assertion that de-addiction centres at district levels will be setup in next two months seems quite unrealistic. The proposal sent by the department for […]
Be alert, CM tells officers
JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed Divisional Administration of Kashmir to be in a state of preparedness and responsive to any crisis thrown up by the inclement weather. The Chief Minister has directed all the concerned Departments like PDD, R&B, MED, ULB, PHE, Health and other Departments to gear up in view of the […]