Pakistan willing to allow UNHRC team’s access to ‘Azad Kashmir’
Pakistan on Thursday said that it was always ready to allow access to UNHRC team to the Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) region. The assertion came after allegations were leveled by the United Nations Human Rights Council chief that it was not giving access to a UN rights team to visit the area. “…we would clarify […]
Governor summons JK Legislature on 17 June
Exercising powers conferred upon him under Section 53(1) of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N.N.Vohra, issued orders today for summoning the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Srinagar on Saturday, the 17th day of June, 2017, at 11.00 A.M.
Celebrating spirit of Ramadan
J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed and IGP Kashmir Muneer Khan inaugurated Ramadan Night Market amid huge rounds of applause in presence of a large audience here at Kashmir Haat (Exhibition Ground). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Secretary Tourism/ Education Farooq Ahmad Shah and Secretary Cultural Academy Dr Aziz Hajini besides […]
Two militants, soldier killed as Army foils infiltration bid
Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid in Naugam sector in Kupwara district by killing two militants while one soldier lost his life as he engaged militants in a retaliatory action. “Alert troops foiled another infiltration bid in Naugam sector. Two militants have been killed, while one soldier also died,’’ said an army official, adding […]
Dogs on prowl, sticking garbage heaps: Is SMC in deep slumber?
There have been many complaints from the residents of city outskirts especially Umarabad, Mustafaabad and Shalteng areas about the stray dogs making it impossible for them to step outside. In addition to this there are heaps of garbage lying on the streets unattended in these areas, with no presence of garbage dumpers. Residents of Umarabad […]
CS reviews progress of 330MW Kishanganga HEP, flood mitigation measures
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday reviewed the progress of the 330-MW Kishanganga Power project, being constructed in Gurez area of Bandipora district. Chief Secretary reviewed the implementation of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan of the Project Affected families (PAFs and the status of demolition of structures and tree felling in the submergence area. Deputy […]
122nd Urs Hazrat Nizam-us-din Kiyanvi (RA) concludes in Kangan
Thousands of devotees thronged Baba Nagri Kangan to attend 122nd Urs of Hazrat Baba Nizam-ud-Din Kiyanvi (RA). The 2-day Urs, celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety, concluded today with special and joint prayers at Baba Nagri in Wangat Kangan. Every year, the Urs commences on June 7 with Quran Khawani, Daroud Azqar and Khatmat-ul-Mozama […]
KPS officers complain of ‘raw deal’ in cadre review
A day after state government cleared the cadre review of the Kashmir Police Service (KPS) officers, the local cadre officers rued that they have got a raw deal in the cadre review order that was issued by the state Home department. As per the home department order out of the existing number of posts […]
Govt focusing on employment generation through development: Minister
Minister of state for Transport, Public works (R&B), Revenue, RDD and Panchayati Raj, Agricultural Production and YSS Sunil Kumar Sharma today said that the state and central governments are working with a motive to create employment avenues through developmental initiatives. The Minister was addressing a huge rally at Kishtwar in presence of MLC Ajatashatru […]
Govt to pursue agenda of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’: Lal Singh
Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh is scheduled to address a day-long seminar-cum-convention titled as ‘Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas’ in summer capital Srinagar. The day-long convention to be organized by Airport Authority of India, would be held on June 15 at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar here with the […]