JK’s four major rivers declared ‘national waterways’
Jammu: Four major rivers, including Jehlum and Chenab, in Jammu and Kashmir have been declared “national waterways” by the Union government, paving the way for inland navigation on them to boost water transport and tourism, the state government has said. “The Union government has declared four rivers namely Chenab, Indus, Jhelum and Ravi as national […]
With current setup, healthcare facilities unlikely to improve in peripheries
Srinagar: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in terms of infrastructure since the sixth financial plan which started from 1981-85, when there were only 609 Sub Centers functional in the state. The figure has now grown to 2805 by the end of twelfth financial plan starting 2012. What seems to be […]
Two killed in road mishap at Samba
Jammu: Two persons, including a woman, riding on a motorcycle were killed on Wednesday after being hit by a truck on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway in Samba district of Jammu division, a police official said. The driver of the truck, bearing a registration number of Punjab, abandoned the vehicle after the accident. Efforts were on […]
Man’s body found hanging from a tree
Srinagar: The body of a man was found hanging from a tree in Wayne Halmatpora forests of Kupwara district, police said Wednesday. Police identified the deceased as Aasif Ahmad Pir, son of Abdul Ahad Pir resident of Arambagh Halmatpora Kupwara. Police has registered a case and started investigations, a police spokesman said.
Probe ordered into non-availability of ambulances at Udhampur hospital
Jammu: Government has ordered a probe into non-availability of ambulances at a district hospital in Udhampur, resulting in the death of a new born. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri said an inquiry has been ordered into the non-availability of ambulance for shifting a pregnant woman from Chenani by authorities at the District Hospital […]
Sopore shuts over murder of goldsmith
Sopore: A complete shutdown was observed in Sopore town on Wednesday to mourn the murder of a goldsmith Tariq Ahmad Malik 31, of Kalaroos Kupwara whose dead body was recovered yesterday at Tulibal area of Sopore town. Tariq was murdered after his abduction by four persons from his shop at Chota bazaar Sopore on 26th […]
Explain the logic behind three day state mourning: Er Rasheed to Govt
Budgam: Coming down heavily on state government for declaring a three day state mourning over the demise of Dr. Sonam Lonpo, Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Wednesday asked the government to explain the logic behind the decision. While talking to media persons on the sidelines of condolences […]
People’s sentiments boil over when there are killings: Geelani
Srinagar: Justifying the people’s resentment against armed forces, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday said that India can never kill the sentiment that has prevailed among the people. Geelani said that repression and oppression have not made any difference. “People’s sentiments boil over when there are killings and they come out on […]
JKLF pays tributes to Wamiq Farooq on his anniversary
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Wednesday paid tributes to Wamiq Farooq who was martyred on this day in 2010. On the direction of Zonal President, Noor Muhammad Kalwal, JKLF Zonal Organizer, Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri and Ghulam Muhammad Dar as per the statement participated in congregational meeting held for Wamiq today. Paying tributes to […]
Nadiya to ‘kick’ as captain for J&K women’s team
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Football Association today nominated Nadiya Nighat as a captain of senior national women football team of Jammu & Kashmir. Notably, Nadiya Nighat is the first Kashmiri girl nominated as a captain on Wednesday during a ceremony which was held in Odisa. Presently, Nadiya Nighat is participating in 23 seniors women national championship […]
