First time in JK that any amendment is discussed in Assembly: CM on GST
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Saturday said the government wants to debate the extension of Goods and Services Tax so that people come to know the advantages and disadvantages of the tax regime. Mehbooba said that the several central laws were extended to the state since 1947 and it is for the first time that any […]
Pellet plight: Meet Umar, Adil: Last hope of two families, lost
Ward number 8 of SMHS hospital is once again witnessing a surge in pellet victim cases, as clashes were witnessed at many places after an encounter that broke out in Bijbehara area of Anantnag on Friday. Among 18 cases of eyes injuries that were brought to SMHS on Friday at around 5 cases are still […]
NC slams Govt over `terrorism’, pitches for dialogue
National Conference Saturday slammed the government for what it termed resorting to ‘state terrorism’ with former Minister and senior leader, Mohammad Shafi Uri, pitching for dialogue on Kashmir. “Home Minister of India says that solution to Kashmir is being found out,” Uri said. “But they have closed the doors of talks which is essence of […]
PDP Minister faces tough time in Assembly
Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) minister Haq Khan on Saturday had to face a tough time after two MLA’s accused him of being a former militant. The Minister in his response said that he would resign if it is proved that he was associated with militancy in the past. “I will resign if it is […]
SMC warns of action against City Malls
Taking a strong note of non-availability of basic amenities in various shopping malls in the Srinagar city, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has cracked whip and warned action if these amenities are not restored within four days. Following a communication from Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, Coordinator J&K Government’s Grievance Cell who had received various complaints regarding the […]
Timber smuggling rampant in Uri village
At a time when the forest department claims they are doing ‘enough’ to save forests from smugglers, the loot and axing of green gold is rampant in Uri village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Locals at Machikrand village said that the smuggling of timber continues unabated with nobody from the forest department keeping a watch […]
UPSC Exam: Admit cards as good as curfew passes
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Any misadventure against Jammu Muslims won’t go unnoticed: Geelani
Stating that the Muslims in Jammu are being harassed on one pretext or the other, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Saturday blamed authorities and fanatical forces for preparing a ground for genocide of Muslim community in the region. According to the statement issued here, Geelani warned of dire consequences if intimidations of Muslim […]
Farooq, Omar pay tributes to slain cops
National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Working President Omar Abdullah on Saturday while strongly condemning the attack on a police party in Achabal, paid glowing tributes to the policemen who lost their lives in the dastardly attack. Calling the attack on a police party in Achabal, South Kashmir as alarming and grave, NC President […]
DDC reviews functioning of Education Department
District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Talat Parvez Ruhella, today convened a meeting to take stock of functioning of the Education Department and review implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes for the Department. ZEOs, ZEPOs, AD Planning, ZRCs and teachers of various Government schools attended the meeting. The meeting had a detailed discussion on the progress in […]
