Prof Mattoo calls for preservation of State’s Archives
Jammu: Terming historic record as rich cultural & linguistic heritage, Advisor to Chief Minister, Professor Amitabh Mattoo today called for taking concerted steps for its preservation and restoration. “The records of archaeological characteristic is a treasure trove and act as a medium to know our rich heritage” , Prof Amitabh Mattoo said as he […]
Sharma takes the extra step, reaches out to Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and leader of the opposition party Omar Abdullah met the newly appointed interlocutor Dineshawar Sharma today at the former’s residence. According to the sources, the duo discussed the prevailing situation in the state among many issues prevailing in the state. “Dineshwar Sharma sent a message saying he wants to meet me. […]
Absence of NEET centre in Kashmir jeopardizes career of aspirants: DAK
Srinagar: With no National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) centre in Kashmir for postgraduate medical courses, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said the decision would jeopardize the career of thousands of aspiring doctors. President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued here said that the absence of examination centre for MD/MS/PG Diploma […]
JKLF pays tribute to slain Pulwama militants
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Wednesday paid tributes to the slain militant, Waseem Ahmad of (Drabgam) and others who laid down their lives for the freedom of the state. Terming these sacrifices as ‘a precious treasure’ of Kashmiris, JKLF in a statement issued here said that the nation of Kashmir is indebted to […]
Illegal engagements: NC questions CM on recent high profile appointments
Srinagar: Opposition National Conference (NC), Wednesday took on the PDP-BJP combine for resorting to nepotism and favoritism in making appointing in various key government departments. The party expressed dismay and anguish over the brazen nepotism being promoted by the government stating that the present regime is throwing all rules and regulations to winds. “How come […]
Seminar on faculty Dev in Hr Edu intent, initiatives concludes
Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir today said the varsity would extend every possible support and cooperation to the colleges, particularly those functioning in remote corners of the Valley, for organizing academic workshops, seminars and conferences. “The students of the colleges established in far off places in Kashmir can […]
Am trying to meet Hurriyat leaders, says Interlocutor
Srinagar: Dineshwar Sharma, the newly appointed interlocutor Wednesday said he was trying to meet the separatist leaders. Sharma made the statement after his first visit proved to be a damp squib as no major player either from the separatist or the mainstream camp bothered to take him seriously. Sharma after meeting political delegations here, told […]
Onus lies on Union Govt to attract political, social groups: PDP
Srinagar: As the Government of India’s (GoI) representative, Dineshwar Sharma is on his maiden visit to the Valley, the People Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday said that the onus lies on the Union government to allay apprehensions and attract political, social and religious groups. Welcoming centre’s representative, PDP Vice President, Mohammad Sartaj Madni hoped that the […]
Talks without Pakistan, militants can yield no results: Er Rasheed
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Wednesday said that no talks can be successful to resolve the Kashmir issue until Pakistan and militants are not taken on board. Rashhed during his meeting with Dineshwar Sharma, the Government of India’s (GoI) appointed interlocutor said that Delhi also […]
Congress marks first anniversary of demonetization as ‘black day’
Srinagar: All India Congress Committee (AICC) Wednesday observed Nov 8, the first anniversary of demonetization as ‘black day’ to protest against the sufferings of people caused due to demonetization. Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) leaders also staged a protest march today in Srinagar. The protesters marched from Congress headquarter here to Srinagar’s […]