Synergize efforts for effective implementation of welfare schemes: Minister
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh today called for a synergized approach from the officers and people at grass root levels to ensure successful implementation of various welfare initiatives undertaken by the Government in Power Development Department (PDD) and Housing and Urban Development sector so that quality services are being provided to the people. The […]
Minister tours city, checks status of custodian properties
Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today visited different areas of Srinagar to know the real time status of custodian properties. The Minister was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary Revenue Muhammad Ashraf Mir, Custodian General J&K Aijaz Ahmed Bhat, District Development Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmed Lone and others officers of the Revenue […]
Minister visits Media Complex, takes stock of renovation works
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar, today visited the Media Complex at Polo View Srinagar housing the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) to take stock of ongoing renovation and constriction there. The Minister was accompanied by Director Information & PR, Dr Arun Manhas, Joint Director Information (Headquarters), Abdul Majid Zargar, Chief Engineer R&B […]
Sonmarg still unprepared to receive tourists, authorities turn a blind eye
All tall claims of the Government, to revive tourism, are exposed as a lot of facilities continue to be elusive for tourists at the famous health resort Sonamarg. Sonamarg, a famous health resort of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, was reopened a few weeks ago after remaining closed for more than four months due to heavy […]
MLA Mendhar rolls out ‘Model Gursai’ project
Member Legislative Assembly Mendhar, Javed Rana today rolled out his plan for a ‘Model Gursai Block’ and announced that a water supply scheme to the tune of 4.5 crore rupees has been sanctioned for meeting water scarcity. The legislator also asked administration to follow footprints of District Development Commissioner Rajouri to ensure a vibrant functioning […]
Ramzan arrangements reviewed in Jammu districts
Arrangements in connection with upcoming month of Ramadhaan were reviewed in Ramban, Doda, Jammu and Bhaderwah districts to facilitate the faithful during the holy month. At Ramban, District Development Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Aijaz, today convened a meeting to discuss arrangements being put in place for Ramadhaan. The DDC held threadbare discussions with the public deputations […]
Human shield row: FIR against army major not quashed, says IGP
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Muneer Khan on Tuesday said that investigation would continue into the use of a civilian as a “human shield” by an army officer during Srinagar by-poll on April 9. “The investigation will carry on…the FIR has not been quashed (against the army major),” said Khan when asked whether police would […]
Award for solider suspected of torture shows disdain for Human rights, says Amnesty International
The Indian Army’s decision to present an award to a soldier suspected of having a man tied to a moving military jeep in Jammu and Kashmir last month gives the impression that it condones human rights abuses, Amnesty International India said today. “Rewarding an officer who is under investigation for a human rights violation suggests […]
Cordon and search operation launched at Yaripora Kulgam
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Yasin Malik condemns Manchester attack
Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik today condemned the inhuman act of terror in Manchaster UK. “Inhuman act of terror at Manchester UK is highly condemnable; no human can tolerate such acts of barbarism. Innocent killings at Manchester UK are act of savagery and highly painful,” said Malik in a statement. […]