CS reviews progress of 330MW Kishanganga HEP
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Monday reviewed the progress of the 330-MW Kishanganga Power project, being constructed in Gurez area of Bandipora district. Commissioner/Secretary PDD, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner/Secretary, Revenue, Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama, Baramulla and Budgam, Chief Engineer, I&FC, NHPC Authorities and other senior officer were present in the meeting. While reviewing the implementation […]
Students outburst continues, cop in civvies beaten
In a strange incident, students on Monday kidnapped a Police cop and beat him inside the campus of Gandhi Memorial College here during the clashes with Police. Witnesses said students from Gandhi Memorial College and MP ML Higher Secondary School (HSS) assembled and took out a protest march on street, triggering chaos in the […]
Large haul of arms, ammunition recovered
Government forces on Monday claimed to have recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition from the forest area at Handwara in Kupwara district, a day after seven people including four soldiers were killed in a brief encounter that took place between the Army and militants on Sunday night, police said. According to officials the […]
Declared ‘innocent,’ AMU scholar to return home after 16 years
For Ghulam Ahmad Wani, it is like a dream getting fulfilled after his son Gulzar Ahmad Wani was acquitted by a local court in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district after 16 years. Gulzar was arrested for being involved in the Sabarmati Express blast case that had occurred in the year 2000. Gulzar, a research scholar, was […]
Activities of militants, separatists a challenge: MHA Report
A report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has noted that the stepped up militant activity along the line of control (LoC) and the cross border exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops has deteriorated the security scenario and the activities of militants and separatists remains a challenge. For the last two days […]
India to face ‘roadblock’ to NSG bid
China on Monday gave a clear-cut hint that it would block India’s plea for inclusion in the prestigious Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), media reports said. The Communist Party-ruled nation said that there was no change in its position for New Delhi’s bid for entry into the group. The Chinese persistence on its stand against India’s […]
Mending the education sector: Private Schools pin hopes on foreign educationists
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Cop joins militant ranks
Constable Syed Naveed Mushtaq had fled with four INSAS rifles from the guard post at a FCI go-down in Chandpora in Budgam on Saturday, a police official said. Besides police confirmation, militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen also confirmed the entry of police constable into the militant organization. A spokesperson of the Hizb, Burhanuddin told a […]
‘Hindu rashtra’ mindset can’t get you closer to K-solution: Ayer tells BJP
Former Union Minister Mani Shankar on Monday said that the BJP government would not be able to find a solution to Kashmir problem until it changes its ‘Hindu rashtra’ mindset. Aiyar slammed the government for being unable to make any inroads or resolve the Kashmir problem in the past three years, the Business Standard reported. […]
NC seeks special session of Legislature
Opposition National Conference (NC) has sought a special session of the State Legislature and constitution of Union Cabinet Sub Committee for deliberating the course of action with regard to permanent resolution of problems confronted to people along the Line of Control and International Border in the state. “This is a human issue that calls for […]
