Union Finance Minister calls on Chief Minister
Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. Mehbooba Mufti discussed with the union Finance Minister the process of fund flow to the State, particularly under the Prime Minister’s Developmental Plan (PMDP) and sought timely and periodic release of funds under the plan. The Chief Minister apprised Mr. Jaitley […]
Lift Ban on Student Unions, says Er. Rasheed
Stressing on the Government to shun its discriminatory attitude towards Kashmiri Students, Independent MLA, Langate Er Rasheed has demanded urgent lift of ban on the formation of new students unions in Colleges and Universities. Rasheed was a participating member of a high level meeting attended by cabinet ministers, legislators and top level officers of education […]
Governor rule unavoidable for restoring peace in JK, says Dr. Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said imposition of Governor’s rule and placing the Legislative Assembly under suspended animation was unavoidable and imperative to restore normalcy and peace in Kashmir. Dr. Farooq while speaking to the reporters said, “The PDP-BJP Alliance was lacking a political agenda and […]
Three policemen, civilian injured in Safa Kadal grenade attack: Police
Three policemen and a civilian were Thursday injured after suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards Police Station Safa Kadal in Srinagar, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Ismail told KNS that one constable, two SPOs and a civilian were injured in a grenade attack in Safa Kadal today. “The injured were immediately […]
ICJ stays death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav, requests consular access
The international Court of Justice (ICJ) today stayed the execution of alleged RAW agent Kulbhushan Jadhav till final order and ordered Pakistan to provide consular access to him. ‘Pakistan must take all measures to ensure that Jadhav is not executed pending the final verdict of International Court of Justice’ read the order. The order pronounced […]
DGP inspects recruitment process at Pulwama, says response is overwhelming
Director General of Police Dr S.P.Vaid today visited District Police Lines Pulwama to inspect the process of recruitment of the constables in the district. The DGP was received by the Chairman of the Police Recruitment Board Surinder Gupta, IGP and other members of the Board. According to a statement issued here, Gupta briefed the DGP […]
Protests in Anantnag trigger clashes
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World Hypertension Day 2017: Lifestyle Management of Hypertension
World Hypertension Day is being observed around the world today. WHO says hypertension might affect 60% of the world population by 2025. Everyone suffering from fluctuating BP or hypertension must be educated on the need to follow a healthy lifestyle. Hypertension has often been called a “silent killer” because it often has no warning signs […]
Clashes in Kulgam, 20 injured
Clashes erupted between government forces and students in Government Degree College Kulgam. According to the sources, 20 students were injured, when forces fired pellets and teargas shells towards the students. Eyewitnesses said that senior journalist Tanveer Ahmad Wani also injured in Kulgam as he received pellet injury in his eye. Sources said that the injured were […]
14th GST Council: JK becoming part of country’s economic history, says Drabu
The meeting of the 14th GST Council began here today marking participation of Union Finance Minister, Mr Arun Jaitley, Finance Ministers of all the states, Finance Secretaries and other taxation officials from the states and union territories. The meeting is being held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. As soon as the […]
