CM says govt committed to rehab of surrendered militants
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that her government was committed towards a rehabilitation policy of militants. In a series of tweets following the reports that Majid Arshid Khan, a promising footballer has surrendered, a week after he joined the Lashkar-e-Toiba, Mehbooba also assured the rehabilitation policy ensures that they are not harassed. […]
Social media reacts on Majid Khans’ home coming
Srinagar: The social media was abuzz on Friday after reports of footballer turned militant Majid Khan’s home coming were pouring in. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the ‘home coming’ of footballer-turned-militant Majid Irshad Khan. In a tweet, Chief Minister said that a mother’s love prevailed and her impassioned appeal helped in getting Majid back. […]
Cop, militant killed in shoot out at Zakura
Srinagar: A police official and a militant was killed in a shootout in Zakura area on the outskirts of Srinagar city on Friday afternoon, police said. Reports said that a group of militants fired upon a police party that was on way to Zakura resulting in injuries of two policemen including Sub-Inspector Imran Ahmed and […]
Parts of Budgam, Chenab Valley witnesses season’s first snowfall
Srinagar: After the upper reaches including Sonamarg and Gulmarg received seasons first snowfall on Thursday, it was the turn of the Chenab Valley and the higher reaches of Budgam district to experience seasons first snowfall. The snowfall occurred after a long dry spell, locals said. In picturesque Bhaderwah Valley heavy snowfall was witnessed in […]
CM seeks flights’ operation to ASEAN region
JAMMU: After the direct Hajj and Dubai flights were discontinued from the ‘Srinagar International Airport’, the state government is contemplating to initiate direct flights to ASEAN region as the Chief Minister has written to the Union Aviation Ministry seeking approval for the same. “To give fillip to the tourism industry in the State, Chief […]
Schooling the ‘Babus’: Officials of education department to be ‘taught’ fund utilization
Srinagar: The School Education department is mulling to start a crash course for its officials having drawing and disbursing powers, for proper utilization of funds released under various schemes. The development comes at a time when the enquiry and monitoring wing of the Department along with crime and state vigilance Department are probing over 200 […]
Budget to be presented in first week of January 2018
JAMMU: The Government Friday said that it has set into motion the process for preparation of the State Budget for 2018-19. The budget is likely to be presented in the Legislature in the first week of January 2018. Principal Secretary Finance, Navin Kumar Choudhary started department-wise discussions on the budget proposals on November 8 and the […]
Indian judiciary is not conducting a fair trial: Geelani
Srinagar: Veteran separatist leader and Hurriyat Conference (G), Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Friday said that Indian judiciary is not conducting a fair trial against Kashmiris and is rather following its ‘bias approach’ to satisfy ‘collective conscience of their nation’. Geelani, while terming the slapping of 36th Public Safety Act (PSA) on Muslim League Chairman Masarat […]
Editorial: Let it be a dream project
Srinagar: Kashmir is known for its organic produce, be it fruits or vegetables or other cash crops, the Valley produce has attracted buyers in hordes. However, given the present market setup and the interest agro products from Kashmir have been generating among potential buyers, the market has remained more or less untapped. But given […]
Restrictions in Srinagar parts tomorrow
Srinagar: Restrictions under CrPc 144 will be imposed in parts of Srinagar tomorrow , officials said. According to the District Magistrate Srinagar, restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC will remain in force under the jurisdiction of Parimpora, Rainawari, Safakadal, Nowhatta, Khanyar, M R Gunj while as partial restrictions will remain in force in Maisuma and […]