Won’t allow division of J-K on regional, religious lines: NC
Jammu: Claiming that ‘divisive forces’ are making attempts to break the unity of the people in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference on Wednesday vowed to foil such machinations by not allowing division of the state on regional and religious lines. “We are the inheritors of great legacy of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, who strived […]
Hasnain Masoodi opposes ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019’
‘Proposed amendment in gross conflict with the fundamental right of life and personal liberty’
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday opposed the Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill 2019 in the Parliament saying the proposed amendment was “in gross conflict with the fundamental right of life and personal liberty guaranteed under the Constitution of India”. Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi while speaking in the house, said the […]
BJP only party that portray true picture of democracy: Ashok Kaul
Anantnag: Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) State General Secretary Ashok Kaul Wednesday claimed that BJP was the “only political party in the whole country which had created the true picture of democracy”. Speaking at a party programme in south Kashmir, Koul said that “anybody with a humble background and sheer hard work and dedication could reach […]
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, […]