Kargil coldest in J-K at minus 20 deg C
Srinagar: Kargil was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir with the mercury there settling at minus 20 degrees Celsius as the cold wave tightened its grip in the valley and Ladakh region. An official of the Meteorological Department here said that Kargil, in the frontier Ladakh region, was the coldest recorded place in […]
Hafiz Saeed should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US
Washington: The United States has called for Hafiz Saeed’s prosecution “to the fullest extent of the law”, following Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s remark that no action could be taken against the UN-designated terrorist. Abbasi, during an interview to Geo TV on Tuesday, referred to Saeed as ‘sahib’ or ‘sir’. “There is no case […]
Oppn stages walkout from assembly against irregular power supply in Kashmir
Jammu: Opposition members on Friday staged walkout from the Legislative Assembly against government failure to provide hassle free power supply in Kashmir. The opposition members led by Congress and NC leaders staged the walkout after Deputy Chief Minister, while replying a query, alleged that there was involvement of politics in giving power supply to people […]
Govt orders magisterial inquiry into Kathua minor’s murder
Jammu: Following protests by the opposition in the legislative assembly over the murder of 8-year-old Kathua girl, Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Earlier today the opposition members created furore in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly demanding a magisterial probe in Kuthua incident. As soon as House started […]
Two civilians killed as India-Pak trade heavy fire along IB
Jammu: Two civilians were killed and three others injured as Pakistan Rangers heavily shelled Indian posts and Border Out Posts for the second consecutive day today along the IB in Jammu and Samba districts. “Pakistan Rangers resorted to heavy firing and shelling along the IB in several areas in R S Pura, Arnia and Ramgarh […]
Oppn demands magisterial probe into Kathua minor’s murder
Jammu: Opposition members created furore in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly demanding a magisterial probe in Kuthua incident. As soon as House started proceedings on Friday, opposition members staged protest and also demanded action against police for its failure to trace the minor girl whose body was found on Wednesday after remaining missing for a […]
Hafiz Saeed should be prosecuted to fullest extent of law: US
Washington: The United States has called for Hafiz Saeed’s prosecution “to the fullest extent of the law”, following Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s remark that no action could be taken against the Hafiz Saeed. Abbasi, during an interview to Geo TV on Tuesday, referred to Saeed as ‘sahib’ or ‘sir’. “There is no case […]
Technical Education vital in creating self-employment avenues: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology and Technical Education, Imran Raza Ansari today said that the Government is committed to strength and augment the technical education sector which would ensure that youth are able to create self-employment avenues for themselves and others. The Minister was addressing during convocation cum felicitation function organized […]
FM welcomes FICCI decision to setup office in Sgr
New Delhi: Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu has welcomed the decision of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to set up its maiden office in Srinagar. He said it is a welcome move that a leading business chamber of the country has, for the first time, decided to set up […]
Integrated dev of Tourist Circuit Karnah taken up: Govt
Jammu: Minister of State for Tourism, Priya Sethi informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 1.51 crore project for Development of Tourism facilities at Karnah Border. Replying to a question by Raja Manzoor Ahmad, he said the Border Tourism development project forms part of the ‘Integrated Development of Tourist […]
