1947 Lecturers engaged on academic arrangement to meet staff dearth: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government has engaged 1947 eligible candidates for the current academic session to meet dearth of teaching staff in Government Higher Secondary Schools of the state. Replying to a Question of Jewan Lal, the Education Minister informed that these candidates have […]
Overcast conditions in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Overcast conditions today brightened the chances of a downpour in Kashmir Valley where people are hoping for an end to the month-long dry spell. Clouds appeared this morning after residents of the valley experienced unusually bright sunshine for more than two weeks. The MET department has forecast rain or snowfall at isolated placed today. […]
Kathua ‘rape-n-murder’: Amid protests by opposition, activist released
Srinagar: Amid massive protests by the opposition, the police on Tuesday released social activist Advocate Talib Husain, arrested on Sunday evening at Kathua highway. The activist has been at the forefront of protests seeking justice for 8-year-old girl Asifa Bano from Rassana, Hiranagar, Kathua who was allegedly tape and murdered at Hiranagar area of the district. Her body […]
JK Assembly rocked over Pak firing, Opposition stages walkout
Jammu: The opposition today staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the issue of shelling by Pakistani forces in border areas and asked the government to respond to the “extraordinary situation” on the border. As the House assembled this morning, members of the National Conference and Congress raised anti-government slogans over government’s […]
Shahid Yousuf’s bail plea deferred again
Srinagar: The bail plea of Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of Hizb chief Salahuddin, was on Tuesday deferred until February 5, sources said. The bail plea was scheduled on December 19 last year, and was listed today because of “non-availability of the judge”, however today again it was deferred till February 5,” sources added. Pertinently, Shahid […]
KU result fiasco: Student body slam KU authorities
Srinagar: All Jammu and Kashmir Students Union (AJKSU) Tuesday termed the Kashmir University evaluation and examination process as flawed. In a statement said released to the press, AJKSU said that Kashmir University has become an autocratic institution that enjoys immunity and is answerable to no one. “It is students who are at receiving end; they […]
363 militants, 162 security personnel killed in 2 years: Govt
Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that 162 security personnel and 363 militants were killed during last two years. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti while replying to a written question by a legislator Ali Mohd Sagar said that 162 police/security/forces personnel were killed during the period. “Out of 162 personnel, 82 were killed in 2016 while as 80 were […]
272 civilians killed in 2 years
Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that 272 civilians were killed since last two years in Jammu and Kashmir. “85 civilians were killed in law and order incidents and 19 others killed during militancy related incidents in year 2016,” Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti while replying to a written question by a legislator said. She also informed […]
Kashmir curfewed 186 times in last two years: Govt
Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that the Kashmir Valley has remained under curfew on 186 times in last two year. In a written reply to a question by legislator Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in legislative assembly said that the government imposed curfew and restrictions on 186 times in Valley. She informed the House that the […]
UN chief asks India, Pak to resolve issues through talks
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through dialogue. The UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that in principle good offices of the UN chief are always available for mediation, […]
