GOI’s refusal to transfer NHPC Power Projects disappointing: Tarigami
Srinagar: CPI (M) has described the statement of Power Minister R.K Singh regarding categorical refusal of Power Projects from NHPC to state highly disturbing and disappointing. The promises made and assurances given by the leadership of PDP-BJP who are running the alliance government in the state have proved mere hoax. “The off repeated noises made […]
Minister felicitates 2 Kashmiri journalists for participating in GMF’s Turkey program
Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Information Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali Thursday expressed pleasure over participation of two young journalist in Global Media Fellowship (GMF) by Sinan Foundation Turkey. The Minister congratulated Rameez Makhdoomi, Executive Editor Kashmir Scenario, Bilal Bashir Bhat, Editor Only Kashmir (News portal) who were selected among the thousands of […]
KUTA concerned over braid chopping incidents
Srinagar: Kashmir University Teachers’ Association (KUTA) Thursday expressed its deep anguish and concern over the unabated incidents of braid chopping occurring in different parts of the Kashmir valley. The KUTA according to the statement issued here called upon the concerned government agencies to take immediate necessary measures to curb this menace that is instilling fear […]
Class-work in Kashmir University to remain suspended on Friday
Srinagar: Class-work in Kashmir University shall remain suspended on October 13, 2017 (Friday). However, all examinations shall be held as per schedule, an official spokesperson said on Thursday. The class work is suspended in view of the protest call given by Joint Resistance Leadership against braid chopping incidents in the valley.
Dr. Naseer was a great personality: G A Mir
Srinagar: Expressing deep sorrow and grief over the passing away of Former Principal Govt Medial College, Srinagar Dr. Nasser A. Shah, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G.A. Mir has described his demise as a great loss to the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir and medical fraternity in the Country. In his condolence message […]
Militants involved in bank robbery; identified, says Police
Srinagar: Police today said that it has identified the militants involved in the attempt to loot JK Bank branch in Marhama area of south Kashmir. “Today militants barged into J&K Bank branch Marhama and looted the bank. In this connection a case FIR number 171/2017 under section 398, 454, 427 RPC, 7/25 A. Act was […]
Restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow
Srinagar: Following a protest call by separatist leadership on Friday, the administration has decided to impose restrictions under seven police stations falling in Srinagar City. An official of the district administration said that the restrictions under section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven Police Stations. “Areas falling […]
Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow
Srinagar: The administration has once again decided to close down the schools, colleges and the Universities tomorrow. According to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, all educational institutions will remain closed in Kashmir Valley tommrrow on Oct 13 (Friday), an official spokesman said. Meanwhile, authorities in the KU said that class-work in Kashmir University shall remain suspended on […]
Himachal Pradesh to go to polls on Nov 9; counting on Dec 18
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday announced that Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh would be held on November 9 in a single phase. The results will be announced on December 18. Announcing this at the press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti said that EVMs with VVPATs will be used on all […]
Grenade lobbed in Pulwama, no causalities
Pulwama: Unidentified persons lobbed a grenade in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday afternoon. According to the reports, unidentified persons lobbed a grenade near Shaheed park in Pulwama town. Reports said that a beauty parlour was partially damaged in the attack. However, there was no loss of life or any injury was reported so far. […]