Political dispensation alone can meet politico-developmental challenges: NC
JAMMU: Expressing concern over “developmental inertia in Jammu and Kashmir leading to chaos like situation on utility services front”, State Secretary National Conference Ratan Lal Gupta on Monday said political dispensation alone can meet politico-developmental challenges facing the state. “In the current spell of the Governor’s rule, the people have no access to top echelons […]
AIP to celebrate 8th state Flag Day in Srinagar on Friday
Er Rasheed appeals masses to make the event a success
Srinagar: Appealing people to cut across political affiliations to participate in the eighth state Flag Day function at Srinagar on June, AIP President Er Rasheed has said that people of entire state need to be united to fight for their legitimate political rights. Rasheed asked people to ensure that “sanctity of the state flag as […]
Chaos over alliance, withdrawal of security led to our defeat: G A Mir
Srinagar: After poll debacle, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief, Ghulam Ahmad Mir Monday said that “chaos among the party cadre regarding an alliance was among the reasons of the defeat in Jammu and Kashmir”. Mir said that besides withdrawal of security from the party men, the “chaos regarding bonhomie with other party” […]
Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at 10am at Eidgah
Srinagar: Secretary Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid (AAJ) Srinagar on Monday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr prayers would be offered at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar at 10:00 am. Prior to Eid prayers Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will deliver sermon commencing at 9:00 am. “In case of Rain or bad weather Eid namaaz will be offered at historic Jama Masjid.The […]
DGP reviews Amarnath Yatra in Mendhar
Inaugurates SDPO office-cum residential block
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Dilbag Singh Monday visited Mendhar of District Poonch in Jammu region and reviewed security arrangements for smooth conduct of upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Singh also inaugurated SDPO office-cum residential block at Mendhar. During the visit DGP, who was accompanied by IGP Jammu M K Sinha, DIG Rajouri-Poonch, Vivek Gupta […]
Implementation of National AIDS Control Prog in JK reviewed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar Monday reviewed the functioning of J&K State AIDS Control Society. Kumar also discussed the implementation of National AIDS Control Programme in the state and the efforts being undertaken by the society in this regard. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Health, Atal Dulloo, Project Director JKSACS Dr […]
Releasing prisoners on Eid can be a good CBM: Tarigami
Srinagar: Expressing concern at the “deepening uncertainty: in the Jamua and Kashmir state, CPI(M) leader, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Monday said reviving the situation afresh at decision making level and evolving a comprehensive policy to address the causes of this ongoing unrest is urgently to be undertaken. In a statement issued here, Tarigami said that releasing […]
Body of woman exhumed after three weeks of her death
Srinagar,: Authorities on Monday exhumed body of a woman after 20-days of her death at her in-laws house in Charisharief area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam District. District Magistrate (DM) Budgam had ordered the exhumation of the body after her parent’s alleged murder of the woman by her in-laws. A police officer also confirmed that the […]
Driver killed after Tipper turns turtle
Kangan: A driver was killed when the Tipper he was driving turned turtle at HariGaniwan on Srinagar-leh highway on Monday, police said. Officials said that accident took place in the wee morning hours on Monday and after the Tipper bearing registration number JK01N-9246 travelling from Gund skidded off from the road and turned turtle on […]
DC B’la reviews Eid arrangements
BARAMULLA: In view of the auspicious occasion of Eid, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo accompanied by concerned officers Monday visited various Eid Gahs, Khankahs and other shrines of the district to review the arrangements for Eid prayer. On the occasion, DC took stock of various arrangements which includes sanitation and other necessary arrangements […]
