Speed up investigation on corruption under previous govts: Vakil to Governor

‘Make public names of officers involved in health insurance fraud’

Srinagar: Peoples Conference senior vice President and former minister Abdul Gani Vakil on Wednesday urged the Governor Satyapal Malik to fast track investigations on corruption cases against previous governments of NC and PDP. Vakil while addressing a party workers’ meeting at Tulsi Bagh, said that the departments that deal with corruption had been “paralyzed by […]

Horrible to see Trump and GoI contradicting each other: Er Rasheed

Srinagar: Urging New Delhi to understand the significance of resolving Kashmir issue, AIP president Er Rasheed has said it was “strange and horrible to see US President Donald Trump and Indian Government contradicting each other” over the former’s Kashmir mediation offer. In a statement issued Wednesday, Rasheed said that “not only India and Pakistan but […]

‘Multimedia Laser Show’ project approved for Nigeen Lake

SRINAGAR: The Rs 5 crore multimedia laser show project for Nigeen Lake was approved Wednesday in a meeting held at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Union Secretary Tourism Yogendra Tripathi. Principal Secretary Tourism, Navin Choudhary represented the State Government at the meeting. During the meeting, Union Secretary directed completion of the project within 4-5 […]

Number of pilgrims completing Amarnath yatra crosses 3-lakh mark

Srinagar: The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas this year crossed the three-lakh mark on Wednesday, officials said. “On the 24th day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 7,778 yatris paid obeisance at the holy cave. This takes the total number of pilgrims to have […]

Mission Director reviews implementation of PMJDY scheme

SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, P.K. Bhat convened a meeting to review the implementation of PMJDY scheme here on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by representative SLBC convener bank, representatives from Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks Cooperative and Regional Rural Banks and various Insurance Companies. On the occasion, Mission Director stated […]

As temperatures surge, PHE appeals people for judicious use of water

SRINAGAR: Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Water Works Division Srinagar has appealed the general public to use water judiciously. In a statement, the CE said that due to surge in temperatures the consumption of water “has increased manifolds, which has resulted in shortage of water supply in some parts of Srinagar city especially in tail-end […]

Man dies after his bike collides with Army vehicle

Jammu: A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his pillion rider injured on Wednesday after their two-wheeler collided with an army vehicle in Rajouri district, a defence spokesman said. The accident occurred near Chowki Choura along Bhamla road in the border district, resulting in the death of local resident Anil Singh and injuries to another person, […]

Consultative meet discusses Jhelum ‘rejuvenation’

SRINAGAR: State Forest Department in collaboration with Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla Wednesday organized first consultative meeting here to discuss rejuvenation of Jhelum River. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Suresh Chugh was the chief guest on the occasion. Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir, SFA Gillani, Director Soil and Water Conservation, Director, SFRI, Conservators of […]

‘Abducted’ minor girl rescued from Delhi, accused arrested

Jammu: A 17-year-old girl, who was allegedly abducted from Reasi district last year, was recovered from Delhi, police said on Wednesday. The alleged kidnapper, Naimuddin Ansari (28) of Bihar, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team of Jammu’s Crime Branch from Dabri Sagarpur area of Delhi, a police spokesperson said. He said a case was […]