Islamia College students complete Mahadev Climb
Continuing with its tryst with popularising adventure sports among students, the Department of Physical Education of Islamia College organised a trekking expedition to mount Mahadev for the staff and students of the college. The group consisting of 29 students and 7 staff members under the supervision of Dr. Altaf ur Rehman, director physical education of […]
Khonmov cricket club qualifies for semi-final
The quarter final match of ongoing of Budgam premier leagues was played at Shiekhpora play ground here. Khonmov cricket club found its place in semi-final round of the tournament after they defeated Razwan Royals by 2 run in a very tough contest during the quarterfinal match. Khonmov cricket club bating first scored 144 for […]
570 Cr released to districts under MGNREGA
The Rural Development Department (RDD) today released Rs 570 crore under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the districts for immediate clearance of the liabilities and initiating new works and providing employment to the rural households. This is the highest one-time release ever made by the Department to the field agencies. The […]
CM for raising more camping sites, adventure, trekking attractions at Sonamarg, Doodpathri
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on adding more attractions of adventure, trekking and camping at the tourist destinations to attract more tourists to these places. Chairing the meetings of Sonamarg and Doodpathri Development Authorities here today, the Chief Minister directed the concerned agencies to broaden the ambit of tourism attraction at these places and […]
Ascertaining authenticity of ‘threatening’ audio clip: Hurriyat (G)
While reacting to the audio clip that was released by a man taken to be as Hizbul Mujhideen Commander, Zakir Musa, saying that “Kashmir is not a political struggle, but a religious one,” Hurriyat (G) said that they are looking into the authenticity of the audio clip and are trying to ascertain if the […]
UJC denies killing Ummar Fayaz
United Jehad Council (UJC) on Friday denied any hand in the killing of army officer, Ummar Fayaz. UJC, Chief Syed Salahuddin is a statement issued to a local news gathering agency, CNS said that Indian agencies are responsible for the murder of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz. Stating that there is no place or role of Al-Qaida, […]
Police says army officers ‘killers’ identified
Police on Friday reportedly pasted posters of three militants allegedly involved in abduction and killings of Army officer Umar Fayaz. The posters appeared in some parts of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police claimed that these three militants were involved in the abduction and killing of Ummer Fayaz in Herman village of Shopian district. They […]
Gulmarg is best adventure destination, says Holiday IQ
Popular skiing destination Gulmarg has been voted as the best adventure destination by Holiday IQ – India’s first and largest online traveller community. Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, received the award on Thursday at a glittering function at Taj Hotel, Delhi at a function in which Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Dr […]
Gulmarg is best adventure destination, says Holiday IQ
Popular skiing destination Gulmarg has been voted as the best adventure destination by Holiday IQ – India’s first and largest online traveller community. Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, received the award on Thursday at a glittering function at Taj Hotel, Delhi at a function in which Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Dr […]
Govt additional Hajj quota for JK, direct Hajj flights from Srinagar
Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi has called upon the Government of India to start direct Hajj flights from Srinagar. He also pitched for additional 1400 seats from the special Hajj quota for J&K. The issue was raised by the Minister during the annual Hajj Conference in New Delhi. The […]