Oppn blames Deputy CM for crises in power sector
Jammu: Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the power crises in the state. The Opposition parties including National Conference and Congress blamed deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Power Development Dr Nirmal Singhfor the power crises in the state. Congress MLA from Leh, Nawang Rinzing Jora asked the house to […]
Militant killed in ongoing gunfight in Anantnag
Anantnag: One local militant has been killed in gunfight with government forces in Pehlipora Larnoo Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag, sources said. Sources identified the deceased militant as Mohd Farhan Wani s/o Gh Mohd Wani resident of WangundKhudwani. Farhan was reportedly active since 13 Jun 2017. One AK 47 rifle & other ammunition has […]
Assembly begins with noisy scenes
Jammu: The budget session of Legislative Assembly on Tuesday started with noisy scenes after opposition questioned Speaker’s presence in PDP-BJP meeting which was held few days ago. Senior NC leader and Khanyar MLA Ali Muhammad Sagar said no speaker has attended any political party meeting. “You are the first speaker who attended political party meeting. […]
Rasheed holds protest outside assembly, demands construction of tunnel at Sadhna Top
Jammu: Awami Itehaad party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Er rasheed on Tuesday staged a protest outside assembly demanding a tunnel for Karnah. Rashees said that in case the government fails to provide the residents a tunnel, they should be allowed to migrate to Pakistan then. “If govt cant provide them tunnel then allow them […]
Encounter rages in South Kashmir
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and Goverment forces in Larnoo area of Kokernag in Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. A top police officer said that the gunfight broke out after joint team of Army, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation following specific inputs about the presence of some militants. As […]
Sopore mystery murder case solved: Police
Sopore: Police on Monday claimed to have solved a mysterious murder case of a missing goldsmith in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. SSP Sopore Dr Harmeet Singh Metha told reporters that Sopore police has solved the murder case of a missing goldsmith, Tariq Ahmed Malik. Though his body has not been recovered yet, […]
Div com reviews progress of Bandipora dev works
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday convened a meeting to review the status of ongoing developmental works in district Bandipora. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Sajjad Hussain was also present on the occasion. Threadbare discussions were held regarding Rs 134.84 crore Flood Protection Works on Madumati-Boniyar canal for the commissioning of Hydro Electric Project, Narbard […]
Aiwan-e-Sahafat handed over to office bearers
Srinagar: Joint Director Information Kashmir, Zahoor Ahmad Mir Monday formally handed over the possession of the 9-HB Building at Polo View Srinagar to Kashmir Press Club. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, SSP Srinagar, Imtiaz Ismail Parray, President Press Club Kashmir, Mohammad Saleem Pandit, representatives of various journalist associations of Kashmir, besides senior […]
Parents allege ‘cheating’ by coaching centre
Srinagar: Coaching centres have once again come under severe criticism for hoodwinking the parents and the students seeking admissions in these Institutes. One of the coaching centers- ‘Ignited Minds’ has allegedly cheated the students under the garb of providing ‘free admissions’ to them if they secure top position in entrance test of the coaching centre. […]
Geelani concerned over deteriorating health of Tihar inmates
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Monday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating health condition of Kashmiri detainees in Tihar jail. Geelani as per the statement issued here demanded immediate shifting of all Kashmiri prisoners lodged in various Indian jails to the Kashmir Valley. He added that those lodged in Tihar Jail, including […]
