Mirwaiz welcomes introduction of Kashmiri language as compulsory subject
Srinagar: Hurriyat conference (G) chairman and patron of Anjuman-e-Nusratul Islam, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday said that welcomed introducing of Kashmiri language in schools as compulsory subject, saying that the education sector must be appreciated for the move. Mirwaiz was addressing a gathering at Seerat Conference, which was organized by Anjuman-e-Nusratul Islam at its auditorium […]
Shafaqat Inclusive School observes Annual Day
Srinagar: First of its kind in the Valley, the Shafaqat Inclusive School Thursday observed annual day wherein its achievements were presented to the distinguished audience. On the onset, Nuzhatul Sabah, faculty of the school made a detailed presentation about the school; a parent also explained how the school enabled his special child to reach the […]
Charge-sheet on Asiya, her associates, PSA on Aalam ‘travesty of democracy’: JRL
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Thursday termed the charge-sheet on ailing woman leader, SyedaAasiya Andrabi and her associates and slapping of yet another PSA on Muslim League chairman, MasaratAlam Bhat as ‘travesty of justice and democracy’ JRL comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Muhammad Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik condemned the charge-sheet […]
Judicial remand of Asia, Nahida Nasreen, Fahmida Sofi extended
Srinagar: The judicial remand of Asiya Andrabi, Chairperson Dukhtaran-e-Milat (DM) along with Nahida Nasreen and Fahmeeda Sofi which ended on Thursday has been extended upto 4th of December. Reports said that the remand was extended by Additional District & Session Judge, NIA special court, New Delhi. However, the court didn’t take the cognizance of the […]
Ram Madhav surpassing constitutional authorities: NPP
Jammu: A day after BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said his party has decided to continue with the governor rule in Jammu and Kashmir for some more time, National Panthers Party Thursday accused him of trespassing into the domain of constitutional authorities. The continuance or revocation of governor rule is the prerogative of constitutional authorities […]
ReT scheme frozen to facilitate regularisation of teachers
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration will formally stop the Rehabar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme with a provision that the teachers already engaged under it would continue to be governed by the scheme till their regularization or otherwise. The decision taken at the State Administrative Council (SAC) meeting would help the school education department to consolidate the […]
ED, NIA tasked to silent vibrant voices of Kashmir: JKDFP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) on Thursday strongly condemned the slapping of 37th PSA on Muslim League Chairman, MasaratAlam. The party spokesperson in a statement issued here said that PSA has become a tool of ‘suppression and oppression’. “The charge sheet against Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief SyedahAasiya Andrabi and her associates will prove a […]
Bandipora-Gurez road may open today
Bandipora: Beacon officials have said that men and machinery are on the job to open the Bandipora-Gurez road that has been closed for the vehicular traffic post a medium snowfall in the area during the last three days. The officials said that after continuous snowfall for three days, men and machines have been deputed to […]
Fiddling with JK’s special status impermissible, unacceptable: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday reiterated that any attempt taken through legal or administrative route to fiddle with JK’s special status will be unacceptable to the people of the state. Addressing party functionaries and workers of Anantnag and Pahalgam, the PDP chief stated that while it […]
Basanth Rath’s transfer: Social media users express anger
Srinagar: Social media users in Kashmir expressed their anger against the transfer of IGP Traffic Basant Kumar Rath and blamed Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Junaid Mattu for government’s decision to remove the highly popular IPS officer. Rath, who is credited with streamlining the traffic system in Jammu and Kashmir in less than one […]