Sopore incident is bone chilling, worst poster of Kashmiriyat: Akther
Srinagar: Senior PDP leader and Works Minister Naeem Akhtar Friday broke his silence about the increasing incidents of braid chopping. In a long Facebook post, he said: “Whether braid chopping is real or hysterical, physical or psychological one thing has become clear, we as a people are the worst posters of what we claim to […]
‘Parasitic’ appointments in Colleges cripple students activities
Srinagar: Belying the tall claims of the present dispensation of bringing accountability and transparency in the functioning of the education department, crores of rupees are being ‘illegally utilized’ on employees accommodated through backdoor in various degree colleges spread across state. Top sources in the department said the employees are being accommodated in the colleges on […]
We can’t lead our society to anarchy: Malik
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on Friday staged protest against the growing incidents of mysterious braid chopping incidents in Kashmir while the amalgam chief, Muhammad Yasin has said that attacking innocents in the name of braid chopping is ‘shameful’. The activists and leaders of JKLF after the culmination of Friday prayers took to […]
Cabinet to meet on Monday
Srinagar: As the ruling coalition failed to arrive on a consensus over several key appointments in various departments, the Cabinet is all set to meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday. Official sources said that Cabinet is scheduled to meet at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar at 3 PM. This of course […]
Govt making innovative interventions to boost horticulture sector: Minister
Srinagar: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari today said necessary interventions and innovative measures are being implemented so that JK’s horticulture sector is properly augmented both in terms of human resource and infrastructure. The Minister was addressing officers during a meeting held in sequel to the pre-budget meeting with the Minister for Finance, Dr […]
‘World Food India-2017’ to begin from Nov 3
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Food Processing is organising an event “World Food India-2017” from 3rd November to 5th November 2017 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event will showcase vast investment opportunities for food processors, technology and equipment manufacturers, suppliers, logistic players and cold chain operators. It will also help globalize local cuisines […]
Deputy Speaker stresses on exploration of Wind Power in Gurez
Srinagar: The Deputy Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today asked the Power Development Department (PDD) to immediately issue tenders for Bandipora-Gurez transmission line and start construction work on the project so that it is completed within stipulated time frame. The instruction was given by the Deputy Speaker in a meeting […]
Guv releases ‘Tobacco Control Laws and Measures’
Srinagar: Governor N.N. Vohra released “Tobacco Control Laws and Measures”, a booklet compiled by Sh. A.M. Mir, IAS (Retd.), Executive Director of J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association. Governor observed that this publication will make valuable contribution towards sensitizing the public at large about the extremely harmful effects of smoking and consumption of tobacco products, […]
Editorial: Let sanity prevail
Srinagar: Few incidents over the past two weeks have raised several questions about how we tend to behave individually and collectively. The reaction that we as a nation have showed towards these incidents has a lot to tell about our beliefs and values. We as a nation have seen worse situations, situations that failed many […]
State Football League-2017: J&K Bank Academy beats Rahim Green Solina by 5-0
Srinagar: In the ongoing State Football League-2017, two matches were played at Synthetic Turf TRC on Thursday, in which J&K Bank Academy and Iqbal Sports emerged winners. In the Premier-Division match, Iqbal Sports defeated State Football Academy (SFA) by a solitary goal. Right from the start of the match, Iqbal Sports team played aggressive football […]
