Efforts on to form PDP-Cong govt backed by NC in J&K: Sources
Srinagar: In a potentially far-reaching realignment of political forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP, Congress and the National Conference appear to be joining hands to form a popular government, sources in the three parties indicated Tuesday. The state is currently under governor’s rule which cannot be extended after it completed its six-month period on […]
JKSSB cancels 71 selections
Asks waitlist candidates to approach concerned departments
Jammu: J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today approved cancellation of recommendations/candidature of 71 candidates to pave the way for operation of waiting list. According to Malik Suhail, PRO, JKSSB, the 71 recommendations/candidature cancelled by the Board includes69 posts of Accounts Assistants selected earlier for district cadres of Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara and Jammu. He said the […]
Panchayat Polls: JK witnesses 71 per cent voting in Phase-II
Jammu: In the Phase-II of Panchayat Polls held today, overall 71.1% polling was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, an overwhelming 80.4% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 52.2% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Kupwara witnessed 69.7%, Bandipora 66.3%, Baramulla 11.2%, Ganderbal 27.4%, […]
PDP betrayed workers by boycotting local body polls: Beigh
Srinagar: Founding member of PDP Muzaffar Hussain Beigh Tuesday hit out at his party for boycotting the civic bodies and panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir saying he will “seriously consider” joining the third front if it emerges. “The PDP betrayed the workers, denying them a chance to connect with the people, by boycotting the […]
JRL calls for valley wide shutdown on Thursday
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leaderhip has called for a valley wide shutdown on Thursday against the killing of militants and a Tehreek e Hurriyat leader in Anantnag. According to JRL statement they urged people to observe complete shutdown on November 22. JRL comprises on Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik.
Soldier critically injured in another incident of snipping along LoC in Rajouri
Jammu: A soldier critically was injured in another alleged snipping by Pakistan along the line of control Lam area in Nowshera sector along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. At least four soldiers were killed due to alleged sniper firing in Jammu region this month. Confirming the injuries […]
ICC rejects Pakistan’s compensation claim against India on bilateral cricket
Dubai, Nov 20 (PTI) The International Cricket Council’s dispute panel Tuesday dismissed Pakistan’s compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral series, ending the long-standing feud by accepting the BCCI’s arguments on the matter. “…the PCB’s claim is dismissed. Costs are reserved,” the ICC stated in the one-line […]
DSW KU holds interactive session with class representatives
Srinagar: Department of Students Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU) organized an interactive session of all class representatives with the Dean Students Welfare KU Prof. Raies A Qadri here on Tuesday. The interactive session was held to promote the active participation of class representatives in day- to- day affairs of the University and take cognizance […]
Cop, Who Allegedly Attempted Suicide At DGP Office, Succumbs To Injuries
Srinagar: A policeman, who had allegedly shot himself over a family issue at the official residence of the Director General of Police (DGP) here, died at a hospital Tuesday, police said. Head Constable Subash Chander was on duty at the official residence of the DGP at Bikram Chowk when, it is suspected, he attempted suicide […]
Mehfil-e-Milad held at CSAS Kashmir University
Srinagar: Markaz-i Noor Centre for Shaikh-ul-Aalam Studies (CSAS), University of Kashmir organized a Mehfil-e Milad in collaboration with J&K Bank, Hazratbal on Tuesday. Besides different events and programs, a NaatiyaMushaira was also held. The Mushaira began with the recitation of a Naat by famous NaatKhaan of the Valley Abul Hassan Farooqi. The Mushaira was presided over by the Prof. Margoob Banhali. On […]
