Hurriyat (M) condemns night raids on leaders activists
Condemning the arrest and harassment during the nocturnal raids on the residences of Hurriyat leaders and activists on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Hurriyat (M) spokesman has described it “ as dictatorial and unethical.’’ Spokesman has also condemned the continuous house arrest of Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and preventing him from attending the […]
Shoppers throng markets on Eid eve
Markets remained abuzz on the eve of Eid as shopping picked up in different areas. The markets across the Valley, including the summer capital Srinagar, wore a festive look as people came out in large numbers to shop. The business hub Lal Chowk, Goni Khan and Maharaja Bazaar in the city witnessed a heavy rush […]
Mehbooba hails Centre’s decision to include Srinagar, Jammu in smart cities
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed Centre’s decision to include Srinagar and Jammu cities into the list of Smart cities to be developed under the Smart City programme on modern lines. The decision to include the two cities in the list of Smart cities was announced by the Union Minister for Urban Development, M. Venkiah […]
LAWDA continues demolition drive
The Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) carried out the demolition drive smahsing down ten structures at Nishat, Shalimar, Lal Bazar,which were being illegally constructed by a violator. Nishat and Lal Bazar area by stone pelting and even some persons in the area of Lal Bazar by sprinkling kerosene oil and tried to self immolate, […]
Beigh chairs GST meet
The All Party Consultative Group constituted by the state Government to evolve consensus over GST implementation in J&K met here this afternoon under the chairmanship of former Deputy Chief Minister and Member Parliament, Muzaffar Hussain Beigh. The members of the All Party Consultative Group include Abdul Rahim Rather from National Conference; M Y Tarigami from […]
Editorial: Failed ICDS
The aim of providing a healthy growth of a child seems one of the major planks of the present day governments. It was keeping this idea in mind that the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) was formulated and termed as among the prestigious scheme with the sole purpose of providing nutritious food to the children […]
Adil, Villayat bring laurels for J&K
In yet another achievement for the state, J&K boys bagged two medals in senior national open All India Canoe Championship held recently in Punjab. The championship was conducted in C1 200 meters and K1 200 meters categories. Players from the different states participated in the Championship. Adil Mohiudin and Villiyat Hussain represented J&K in the […]
Kohli takes stock of availability of chicken, fish for Eid
Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli today held a meeting with the officers of Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Departments and took stock of the availability of chicken and fish stock on the eve of Eid-ul fitr. Addressing the meeting, the Minister directed the concerned for ensuring adequate stock of chicken and […]
JKTA disassociates itself from fraudulent events
Jammu and Kashmir Taekwondo Association (JKTA) headed by P C Sharma and D N Pangotra as General Secretary has disassociated with the recent News published in Daily Excelsior with its Slug as “3rd Gold Cup Taekwondo from July 15” and has informed the general public as well as the Media Fraternity that the news and the […]
CM’s grievance cell takes cognizance of LD hospital complaints
Taking prompt cognizance of complaint highlighted by a local news paper regarding the functioning of Government LD Hospital, Coordinator in the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti, today deputed two senior officers of the Chief Minster’s Secretariat to physically verify the genuineness of the complaint in the hospital. The visiting officers did not find any […]
