Qayoom Wani welcomes Mehbooba’s ‘all party meet’ proposal

‘Joint strategy need of the hour’

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Ab. Qayoom Wani has welcomed Party President and Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s call for an All Party meet in the wake of confusion on article 35-A. In a statement issued Tuesday, Wani expressed happiness that that NC President Farooq Abdullah responded positively to the proposal of the all […]

PC ‘unanimous, unambiguous that JK’s special provisions irreversible’

Will encourage sincere, collective efforts to defend special provisions: Sajad Lone

Srinagar: Peoples Conference Tuesday said it was “unanimous and unambiguous in its assertion that (J&K’s) special provisions are irreversible and sacred for the people of Kashmir”. The party’s Political Affairs Committee met here under the Chairmanship of Sajad Gani Lone to deliberate on party’s future strategy in wake of the recent political developments “suggesting a […]

Governor inaugurates two day Principals’ Conference of ‘Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti’

SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated a two day Principals’ Conference of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Chandigarh region, at the SKICC here on Tuesday. Vivek Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor Bihar and Sarita Chauhan, Secretary School Education were present on the occasion. Welcoming the Principals of Navodaya Vidyalayas to the Conference, Governor observed that Navodaya […]

Dulloo reviews roadmap for reducing IMR in JK to single digit by 2022

‘Infant mortality rate witnessing significant decline in state’

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has been able to achieve remarkable improvement in multiple indicators related to maternal and child health in the recent years—with notable progress in reducing infant mortality rate (IMR) across the Himalayan State. In this regard, a marathon meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical […]

Hizb expels militant from Budgam

Srinagar: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen on Tuesday expelled Adil Ahmad Ganie of Dulwan, Budgam from the outfit. Hizb Operational Spokesman confirmed the development in a tele-statement to a news agency saying Ganie had been disarmed “on the basis of complaints from people”. Ganaie had joined Hizb in January. “He (Ganie) has no association with Hizb from now onwards,” […]

MMU concerned over govt order to ‘profile’ Masjid committees, clerics

‘Move has deeply hurt religious sentiments of people’

Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema, the conglomerate of clerics and scholars and headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday expressed concern over police orders asking for profiling of Masjid committee members and Imams. In a joint statement issued by at least 40 top clerics and heads from various schools of thought including head of MMU, Mirwaiz Umar, Grand […]

Div Com visits Bakshi Stadium, inspects ongoing dev works

‘Stadium to be developed as per international standards’

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday visited Bakshi Stadium where he inspected ongoing development works. The Divisional Commissioner was briefed about the progress of works executed by National Project Construction Corporation Limited (NPCCL). The Divisional Commissioner issued strict directions to the executing agency to expedite the work on the project in double shifts so […]

NC grieved over demise of partymen

JAMMU: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed grief over the passing away of Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, former National Conference Vice President District Kishtwar and Nischant Singh, former Block President Samba. A statement issued by NC on Tuesday said that Bhat had “tirelessly worked for strengthening the party […]

Principal Secy I&C chairs 4th SLC meeting

SRINAGAR: The 4th meeting of State Level Committee (SLC) – 1 was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department, Navin Kumar Chaudhary to sanction the Capital Investment Subsidy, interest subsidy on working capital and 100% central comprehensive insurance. During the deliberations, 24 cases to the tune of Rs […]