Rain, snowfall continue to lash Kashmir for second day: MeT
SRINAGAR, Mar 30 (PTI): Rains in plains and snowfall in higher reaches continued in Kashmir for the second day on Monday as the fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficit by nearly five per cent, officials said here. Light to moderate rains lashed most parts of the Kashmir valley while some mountainous […]
Daily Wagers’ Regularisation Humanitarian Issue, Not Just Employment Matter: Parra
Jammu, Mar 30: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, on Monday described the regularisation of daily wagers as a “humanitarian issue” and urged the government to take immediate steps to address their long-pending demands. Speaking to reporters outside the assembly, MLA Para said nearly one lakh people were working in essential […]
Ganderbal resident arrested in Delhi for alleged LeT links
New Delhi, Mar 30: Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Monday said it has arrested a suspected operative of the Lashkar-e-Taiba from the Ghazipur area. The accused has been identified as Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a resident of Kangan area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Police Special Cell Additional CP Pramod […]
Reservation row echoes in Assembly, Legislators allege disparity
Jammu, Mar 30: The issue of reservation echoed in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, with Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone stating that such disparity in recruitment has never existed between Kashmir and Jammu since 1947. During Zero Hour, Lone drew attention of the Speaker towards the adjournment motion submitted by him, seeking discussion on […]
Govt examining private universities bill, framework to be finalised: Minister Sakina Ittoo
Jammu, Mar 30: Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo on Monday said that the Government is examining a bill on private universities. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly the Minister said that a bill on private universities is under examination. “When the bill is finalised, the government will come up with a policy. All representations […]
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Srinagar’s Parimpora
Srinagar, Mar 30: An elderly man died after being hit by a vehicle in the Parimpora area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that after being hit by the vehicle he was immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. He has been identified as Nasrullah Jan Banday […]
Tourism works in Tral to be taken up in phases: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said tourism development works in Tral constituency will be undertaken in a phased manner, depending on availability of funds and other considerations. Replying to a starred question by MLA Rafiq Ahmad Naik in the Legislative Assembly, the Tourism Department said it remains committed to strengthening […]
No proposal for fresh adhoc engagements in JK health sector: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said there is no proposal at present to make fresh adhoc engagements in health institutions under the Hospital Development Fund (HDF) or any similar mechanism. Replying to a starred question by MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay in the Legislative Assembly, the Health and Medical Education Department […]
Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
Aboard Airforce One, Mar 30 (AP) US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump came in an interview published early Monday by The Financial Times. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a […]
Centre allocates PDS kerosene to states, UTs in 60-day emergency measure to ease LPG pressure
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI The central government has made an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene to States and Union Territories for household use, introducing a 60-day emergency measure to ease pressure on cooking gas LPG. The kerosene is to be used for cooking and lighting needs, according to an official […]