NC legislator urges CM to speak up
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) MLA from south Kashmir Abdul Majeed Larmi has asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to “break her silence” on the “martyrdom of 250 youth. He advised the CM to offer her apologies for the killings. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a function in his home constituency Homeshalibugh in Kulgam […]
Youth shunning violence a blow to militant groups: CRPF
Srinagar: The trend of youth shunning violence was a setback to militant organisations in Kashmir, a top CRPF officer said here today, while calling the amnesty given to first-time stone-pelters a “large-hearted” approach.“This (return of youth to mainstream) is a good trend.The forces always wanted to wean the youth off violence. Off late, we have […]
Unwell Health Services: 550 dental surgeons cater to entire population of the state
Srinagar: Oral health in Kashmir is a disaster, with only 550 Dental Surgeons in place for the entire population of 12.55 million souls of the state.The pathetic scenario is not only pertaining to the less number of manpower, but the outbreak of blood borne diseases, posing a serious threat to the entire population.As per World […]
Interview: JKPCC chief terms PDP-BJP coalition a failure
There are very few leaders who start their political career with an impact. The present Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief, Ghulam Ahmad Mir is one among those. Mir, who is considered close to the Ghandi family rose to the top post in the Pradesh Congress Committee in March 2015. Mir, is deeply […]
FM assures pension, health schemes for working accredited journalists
Srinagar: Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu on Saturday assured that the government will consider pension scheme for all the working Journalists of the state. He said thyat a health insurance scheme for the journos will also be announced. While deliberating with the adhoc body of office bearers of the Kashmir press club and Aiwan-e-Sahafat he said […]
Over 20 ZEO posts lying vacant in Kashmir
Srinagar: The school education department is facing dearth of Zonal Education Officers (ZEO) in over 20 education zones which has taken a toll on the normal functioning of the offices in Kashmir.Officials said the over 20 posts of ZEOs are lying vacant in the department which are managed by other equivalent rank officials as their […]
Gelani’s son summoned by NIA again
Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has again summoned Syed Naseem Geelani to its headquarters in New Delhi for questioning, sources said.“Son of Syed Ali Geelani was once again summoned by the NIA today. The NIA has asked Naseem Geelani to appear in its New Delhi headquarter on 26-12-2017 at 11:00 am,” sources said.They said that […]
Er Rasheed welcomes India, Pakistan for voting against US
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Saturday welcomed India and Pakistan’s stand by voting in favour of resolution at the United Nations condemning United States for declaring Jerusalem as capital of Israel.According to the statement issued here, Er Rasheed has asked the two countries to implement the resolution […]
SSB increased strength after Dokalam: Rajnath
New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday said that the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has strengthened itself by creating more Border Outposts (BOP) after the Dokalam standoff with China.Addressing the border guarding force during its 54th-anniversary parade here, the minister said the SSB not only guards India’s border with Nepal and Bhutan, it also takes […]
Police foil JKYCS protest against sufferings of Tihar jail inmates
Srinagar: Police on Saturday foiled the protest march of Jammu and Kashmir Youth Civil Society (JKYCS) and detained scores of its members after they tried to march towards the commercial hub Lal Chowk to protest against the hardships being faced by Tihar jail inmates.Witnesses said that members from the JKYCS wearing black badges assembled at […]
