Minister Agri seeks support of tourism stakeholders for promotion of Saffron
Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today urged the people associated with tourism industry to come forward and help the government in the promotion of Kashmir Saffron. Chairing a meeting with people associated with hotel industry, representatives of houseboat association and other tourism players, the Minister said that they can play an important […]
Physically challenged people need specialized facilities
Living in a place like Kashmir which is considered a paradise on earth was a fortunate thing however, in recent years of disturbances people who were maimed by recent natural and manmade calamities has turned it into highly prevalent area of physically disabled people. Earlier people used to come to our place to get […]
Satanic temptations and consciousness
Whatever enters the human consciousness is either through the agency of angels of mercy or the devil. If it is godly, it is called inspiration (ilham), and if it is caused by the devil, it is called temptation (waswas). The human soul is a battlefield on which the army of angels and the army of […]
No one willing to command Lashker in Kashmir, says DGP
Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir SP Vaid today said that nobody is ready among the Lashkar-e-toiba ranks to hold the post of operational chief in the Valley. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a function here in Srinagar, Vaid said that nobody among the Lashkar ranks is ready to take the […]
HM commander comes in ‘defence’ of Zakir Musa
After five mask-clad gunmen claiming to be Hizb militants called Gazwat ul Hind Ansar commander Zakir Musa a traitor, a new audio clip reportedly featuring Hizbul commander Riyaz Naikoo is doing rounds on the internet which calls allegations against Musa as ‘baseless’. Riyaz Naiko, the commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, described allegations against Zakir Musa […]
Childhood friends strive to ease daily chores for you
Instead of wailing about unemployment in the state, two youngsters, after getting through their B.Tech Degrees from NIT Srinagar, and Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Ubaid Manzoor (24) and Yamin Mukhtar (24) have joined hands to make technology relieve the people of their daily hassles. Both childhood friends, Ubaid and Yamin, after […]
Omar questions govt’s stand on Rohingyas
Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday questioned the Centre’s stand on Rohingya Muslims living illegally in the country and said no threats due to their presence were discussed in past high-level security meetings. He maintained that the government’s assertation of a grave national security threat due to their presence is only a “post-2014 development”. […]
Deportation of Rohingya refugees in India’s favour: Govt
The Union government Monday said that the government’s stand to deport Rohingya refugees was in the nation’s interest. “It is a sensitive matter. Whatever government will do, will be in nation’s interest,” “Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said on Monday. The apex court is hearing a plea against the government’s decision to […]
CEO-ERA transferred
The Government today ordered shifting of Vinod Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA). According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Sharma will await further orders of adjustment in the Housing and Urban Development Department. As per the order, Rohit Kansal, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, shall hold the […]
Plane develops snag
A Delhi bound IndiGo flight had a narrow escape on Monday at Srinagar international airport after it developed a snag, sources said “IndiGo 6E694 developed snag and pilot had to apply breaks while it was to take off,” they said. A passenger, who was on board confirmed the incident and said that everybody was safe. […]