Editorial: Mere announcements
Srinagar: Minister for Finance has announced that the pensioners of Jammu and Kashmir government will get insurance cover from the next year. Though the announcement is a great relief for the pensioners of the state, the statement by the finance minister however, has left many questions unanswered. No doubt the pensioners are a nation’s treasure […]
SDH Sopore’s blood bank hits another road block
Srinagar: Even after the establishing of a proper blood bank in Sopore Sub District Hospital has been approved by the National Aids Control Organizaton (NACO) and the Department of Drug Control, the administration is once again showing a callous attitude by stalling the process and citing the reasons of scarcity of funds for creating the […]
Erratic power supply irks Pulwama villagers
Pulwama: With the onset of winters in Kashmir, the erratic power cuts have become a perennial problem in several areas in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The residents of several Pulwama areas including Wasoora, Palpora, Yader, Wahipora, Nawnagri, Chandgam, Tahab, Malpora and its adjacent areas have alleged that the Power Development Department (PDD) is […]
Oct 27 most unfortunate day for Kashmiris: Hurriyat (M)
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Friday termed Oct 27 October as the most unfortunate day for the people in the recent history of Kashmir. The spokesman as per the statement issued here said that when people of Kashmir were observing the day as a black day, the government again turned to its traditional approach […]
Summoning UJC chief’s grandson aimed to tarnish his educational career: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Friday condemned the ‘arbitrary and coercive act’ of raiding the house of Jihad Council chief Syed Salah u Din and summoning his grandson, Muzamil Ahmad Khan to Delhi by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). As per the statement issued here, Geelani said, “It is folly being […]
ACT to hold second edition of KWFF
Srinagar: Actors Creative Theater (ACT), a non-governmental organization is going to hold the second edition of Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF). The five day festival will begin from 1st November and will conclude on 5th November at Tagore Hall here. The films from different sections will be screened in the festival that include International, […]
Dy CM for undertaking cost-effective building techniques
Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today called for effective use of cost-effective technology in constructions so that the cost escalations and other related things are checked and people provided with the viable alternatives as well to ensure putting in place speedy and economical infrastructure. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking while inspecting the […]
Use of power looms, ban on Shahtush detrimental for Pashmina industry: Bhat
Srinagar: Vice Chairman Handicrafts and Handloom Nizam-ud-Din Bhat has expressed concern over the declining prospects for Pashmina Shawls weaving and Marketing. Interacting with union leaders of Handicrafts industry, Bhat admitted that continous and free use of power looms is coming as a setback to locally woven Pashmina Shawls, seriously impacting the morale of the weavers […]
Director reviews functioning of Horticulture deptt
Jammu: Director Horticulture, Anuradha Gupta, today visited Samba to take an overview of departmental activities and plantation done under different schemes. During the visit, the Director conducted an extensive tour of Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Vijaypur and inspected various components under PMDP scheme like installation of Solar pumping system, Drip irrigation system, Vermi compost unit, […]
SEBI local office inaugurated at Jammu
Jammu: Whole Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India G Mahalingam inaugurated the new premises of the Local Office of SEBI at Jammu here today. The Jammu Local office of SEBI is located at Hall No. 405-408, 4th Floor, South Block (B2), Bahu Plaza, Rail Head Complex, Jammu, 180012. The mandate entrusted to […]