Army soldier, porter injured near LoC in poonch
Poonch: An army soldier and a porter were injured in a landmine blast at Gulpur sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday afternoon. A police officer said that today in the afternoon, the army soldier of 55 Eng Regiment and the porter suffered critical injuries in the […]
Injured SPO, policeman announce resignation in Pulwama
Srinagar: A policeman and an SPO, who was shot at by militants earlier this week, announced resignation from the police department in public on Friday. Reports said that while the police constable identified as Hamid Farooz made the announcement himself before a congregation at Jamia Masjid Kareemabad in Pulwama, the injured SPO Bilal Ahmad had sent […]
Victim can also file appeal in criminal case, says SC
New Delhi: In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that besides the State, a victim of a criminal offence can also file an appeal under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in superior courts challenging the acquittal of the accused without a prior nod of the appellate court. In a 2:1 majority judgement, […]
Projects kept in limbo, educational infrastructure rarely a priority at present: PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday stated that various educational reforms taken up during its tenure have been kept in limbo at present and urged the Governor to speed-up the execution of work on these vital projects. In a statement, senior PDP leader and former minister, Naeem Akhtar said that in north Kashmir’s Bandipora […]
#MeToo: Charges against Akbar true if he doesn’t speak up, says Cong
Bhopal: The Congress on Friday demanded that Union minister M J Akbar should come clean on the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him and said his silence would mean that the charges are true. As the #MeToo movement gathered pace over the last fortnight, the Union minister of state for external affairs has been accused […]
JK Bank, HIAL ink MoU
Srinagar: J&K Bank and Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to support potential innovators and entrepreneurs in Ladakh and nurture technology-based ideas into independent self-sustaining businesses. HIAL is promoted by globally renowned innovator Sonam Wangchuk. J&K Bank President, Chetan Paljor and Ms Gitanjali JB, founding member […]
JK facing crunch of skilled labour, says Advisor Ganai
Srinagar: Highlighting the need to upscale skill training programme in the State, Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today said in contemporary world skilled youth serves as the “backbone” to develop a strong nation. Giving an example of the future waiting for skilled labour, the Ganai recalled that recently in a seminar, State’s leading hotelier […]
Counselling, document verification for Jr Employment Officer posts postponed
Srinagar: As per a notification issued by the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) counselling and document verification process for Junior Employment Officer posts (Labour & Employment Department), State Cadre, scheduled for October 16 has been postponed to October 17, 2018. However, there will be no change in the counselling and documents verification scheduled for 15 […]
NC delegation calls on Governor
Srinagar: A 5 member delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference led by its General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. The delegation comprised Abdul Rahim Rather, Chowdhary Ramzan, Saifullah Mir and Sakina Itoo. Governor and members of the delegation discussed issues relating to prevalent security scenario […]
NIA court orders attachment of four properties of Zakir Naik
Mumbai: A special NIA court here has ordered the attachment of four properties in Mumbai belonging to absconding Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, booked under an anti-terror law. Charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) two years ago, Naik was declared a proclaimed offender by the court in June 2017. Following the same, the National […]