Govt accepts M Y Khan’s resignation as Chairman CVPPPL Board of Directors
Srinagar: The Government has accepted the resignation of Mr M Y Khan as Chairman, Board of Directors of the Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPPL) and has lauded his contribution in CVPPPL. According to a statement issued by a spokesman of the Power Development Department (PDD), Mr Khan tendered his resignation on 28th July […]
Militants hurl grenade, fire at army camp in Shopian
Shopian: Militants on Tuesday evening fired an UBGL followed by firing on army’s 44RR camp located in Chilipora Shopian in South Kashmir. Sources said that there was no casualty reported in the incident. More details are awaited.
J&K Bank is expecting to recover Rs 4000 crore from NPA accounts: Chairman informs Vohra
Srinagar: Governor N.N. Vohra reviewed the functioning of J&K Bank in a meeting held today at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Mr. B.B. Vyas, Advisor to Governor, Mr. S.V.R. Subrahmanyam , Chief Secretary, Mr. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman, J&K Bank and Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary Finance Department. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman J&K […]
Advocate General meets Governor
Srinagar: D.C Raina, Advocate General J&K, called on Governor N.N. Vohra today, at the Civil Secretariat and briefed him about the status of important cases relating to J&K which are pending in the Supreme Court of India. Governor has advised AG to keep him regularly informed in regard to all important cases in the High […]
Amendment in PSA Act unfortunate, unacceptable: NC
Srinagar: National Conference on Tuesday expressed strong resentment against the decision of the State Administrative Council (SAC) to delete a provision in the Public Safety Act (PSA) that barred authorities from lodging J&K residents in jails outside the State. Addressing a special meeting with party leaders and legislators from Srinagar, NC General Secretary Haji Ali […]
elections: Govt forms panel on notification, de-notification
Srinagar: The governor administration on Tuesday ordered constitution of a committee for examination and finalization of notifications and de-notification proposals of the Housing & Urban Development and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Departments. Headed by Administrative Secretary H&UDD, the eight member panel has been tasked to scrutinize any such proposal before the notification is issued […]
Body of Barzulla youth, buried in Kupwara woods, exhumed finally
Srinagar: Following High Court directions, authorities handed over the body of a youth from Barzulla to his family on Tuesday, more than a month after he was killed in “encounter” in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, police said. The slain youth was buried at Jumgund forests in the Kupwara on June 29 after police failed […]
Secy PHE orders dredging, desilting of Doodhganga
Budgam: Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control, (PHE, I&FC) Farooq Ahmad Shah, along with the District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, on Tuesday, inspected diversion channel of Doodhganga river at Peerbagh and took stock of possible measures to increase the carrying capacity of the channel. The 10 KM long flood diversion […]
Unknown persons overpower cop, snatch rifle in Lolab
Srinagar: Unknown persons on Tuesday snatched service rifle from a cop from Kandhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The policeman has been identified as Mohd Ishaq (belt no. 436) of 4th IRP bn who is part of the deployment with former minister and MLA Abdul Haq Khan. “He was overpowered by some persons and […]
Students study on roadside after land donor locks school in Tral village
Tral : Students in Karmulla village of Tral are studying on roadside after school building was locked down by land donor on Tuesday. The students are studying on roadside, in an open field. Headmaster, Mohd Hussain Baba, said that school building was locked by land donor on Monday. “He accused the education department of not fulfilling […]
UN demands unconditional release of HR defenders in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Geneva: UN on Tuesday urged the Government of Saudi Arabia to unconditionally release all human rights defenders and activists who have been detained for their peaceful human rights work, including their decades-long campaigns for the lifting of the driving ban for women. “Any investigations must be held in a transparent manner, with full respect for […]
ISIL attack on Al Sweida, Syria leaves 200 dead, women, children abducted, UN condemns
Syria: UN Tuesday condemned the ISIL attack on civilian-populated areas in As-Sweida in southwest Syria last Wednesday which left more than 200 people dead, while more than two dozen women were taken hostage. “We have received reports that more than 200 people were killed and injured in multiple attacks, including suicide bombings in As-Sweida City […]
Assam’s Citizen Identification Can Exclude 4 Million People, Ensure Rights, Nondiscrimination for All Residents says HRW, Amnesty International
Srinagar: The Indian authorities should ensure that documenting and updating the names of citizens in the northeastern state of Assam is transparent and nondiscriminatory, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International India said today. The potential exclusion of over 4 million people, many of them Muslims, raises concerns over arbitrary detention and possible statelessness without due […]
Muslim adopted son cannot claim benefit of SRO 43: HC
Srinagar: As Muslim community does not permit adoption as a matter of process, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has dismissed a plea by a man, seeking benefit of SRO-43 of 1994 for being the adopted son of a person who was killed in an encounter between the Army and militants on 30 November 2004. […]
Centre upset with Vohra, search for new Governor J&K begins
NEW DELHI: The central government has begun its search for a new Governor for Jammu and Kashmir as they have decided not to continue with NN Vohra, NDTV reported. Vohra has handled the state for more than a decade but according to report will not be given another term. “Search is on for a new face […]
Militants barge into houses of cops in Shopian, ask them to ‘resign or face dire consequences’
SHOPIAN: Militants on Monday night barged into the houses of three police constables, thrashed and asked them to resign from their job. The incident happened in Shopian villages of South Kashmir. Police sourced confirmed the incident. “During intervening night three constables identified as Jahangir Wagay, Faizan Wagay, and Danish Bhat, all residents of Nadpora […]
Kathua case: 3 witnesses move J&K High Court against SIT Crime Branch
Srinagar: Three witnesses have moved High court against Special Investigation Team of Crime Branch that is handling the kathua rape and murder case of a minor girl from nomadic community. According to reports High Court after hearing Advocate Ankur Sharma seeks reply from the Home Secretary and all individual members of the SIT on the […]
Bar Association Anantnag protests against ‘attempts to scrap Article 35 A’
Anantnag:- District Bar Association Anantnag, Islamabad Tuesday held a protest rally from court premises up to Lal Chowk against ‘attempts to scrap Article 35 A’. The protest was led by President Bar Association Anantnag Fayaz Sadogar and General Secretary Sheikh Irfan Gulzar, who said that any fiddling with the article 35A will create ‘dire consequences […]
FS seals GB Panth canteen over ‘unhygenic’ food
Srinagar: Official of Food Safety, Srinagar have sealed a canteen at G B Panth Hospital after bwing complained sub-standard and unhygienic food served to customers. Anofficial statement issued here said that a team headed by Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar inspected the canteen and found it in unhygienic condition. “Flies in large number were found […]
Sex Racket Busted In Rajouri, 11 Persons Booked
Rajouri: Police have busted a sex racket here and have booked eleven persons in the case while three person have been detained so far. Police had received a complaint from a girl belonging to Rajouri that she has been forced into illegal moral trafficking (sex racket) by a boy who took his phone number […]
15 days women cricket coaching camp concludes in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: The 15 days women cricket coaching camp concluded in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District on Monday. The camp was aimed to expose cricketing talent among the girls and a better plate form is promised to be given by the Jammu and Kashmir cricket association (JKWCA) under its women empowerment initaitive. About 25 to 30 […]
MLA Kokernag demands compensation for flash floods sufferers of Kokernag
Anantnag:- There have been incidents of cloud bursts at many places in Kokernag area during the last few days, causing a lot of damage to property and a threat to the public lives. The places of such incidence include, Mathindoo, Rein-Arther, Guridraman, Ahlan Gadol, wandewalgam, Zalangam, Bindoo, Kokernag etc. There has been a lot of […]
3 CRPF men injured in grenade blast in Anantnag
Srinagar: Three CRPF personnel were injured when militants on Monday evening lobbed a grenade on paramilitary forces in Sherbagh area of District Anantnag in South Kashmir, police said. “In the incident three jawans of CRPF sustained injuries. The injured Jawans were shifted to nearby hospital for medical treatment,” a police spokesman said. He said Police […]
After Vohra’s displeasure, regularization of casual workers to be ‘speeded up’: Govt SRINAGAR: All Departments have been directed to speed up the submission of cases to the Empowered Committee for urgent disposal for cases of regularization of the casual workers, an official spokesperson said here. Following the instructions given by Governor N.N. Vohra that the […]
J&K Bank wins 16th Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament
SRINAGAR: Governor N.N. Vohra witnessed the final match in the 16th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament 2018, organized by the Armed Police Headquarters at Tourist Reception Ground, Srinagar this evening. 34 teams from all over the State participated in this10 day Tournament. Governor witnessed the final match which was played between the J&K State […]
Ayoub Pandith lynching case: State approachs HC to shift trial from Sgr to Jmu
Srinagar: The State on Monday approached High court to shift trial of DsP Ayoub Pandith lynching case from Trail court Srinagar to Jammu. The trial is being conducted by Fourth additional district judge Srinagar. DSP Muhammad Ayub Pandit was lynched in downtown Srinagar on 22 June 2017.
India is becoming part of Global Autocratization, liberal democracy at risk: V-Dem report
Srinagar: The latest report by the V-Dem Institute has drawn a grim picture of Liberal Democracy in India. The report draws on data from the academic survey which tracks nearly 400 indicators of democratic health. The Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) annual report was published a few days back. It produces the largest global dataset on […]
Institute of Islamic Culture and Civilization (IICC) felicitates newly appointed faculty on Islamic Studies in Hr Sec, college, university level
Srinagar: Institute of Islamic Culture and Civilization (IICC), Monday felicitated recently appointed faculty members in the discipline of Islamic Studies at Higher Secondary, College and University level. “This subject can play an important role in shaping an ethical and multidisciplinary normative framework to engage with diverse issues of our society,” The director of IICC, […]
One killed, minor injured in Uri road accident
Baramulla : In a tragic road accident one perosn was killed on spot while a minor sustained serious injuries in a road accident in North Kashmir’s Uri belt. Reports said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK05B 0346 met with an accident at Dhani area of Uri on Monday resulting on spot death of driver while a […]
Farooq visits ailing Mian Bashir at Kangan
Kangan: National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday visited Baba Nagri Kangan to inquire about the health of Haji Mian Bashir Ahmed. Farooq while inquiring about the health and welfare of Haji Mian Bashir Ahmed prayed for his complete recovery and good health, a statement by National Conference […]
One person killed, minor injured in Uri road accident
Baramulla: One person died on the spot while a minor sustained serious injuries in a road accident in at in north Kashmir’s Baramula district. Reports said that a vehicle (JK05B-0346) met with an accident at Dhani area of Uri, resulting into on the spot death of driver identified as Irshad Ahmed Tantray while a minor, […]
Crime Branch JK police files supplementary chargesheet in Kathua case
Pathankot: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime Branch on Monday filed a supplementary charge sheet in kathua rape and murder casebefore a court in Pathankot. The charge sheet, according to officials, includes medical opinion about the effect of sedatives on the victim as well as the location of Vishal, son of Sanji Ram. Ram is alleged […]
Patricide: HC Upholds Lifer To Jammu Son For Killing Father
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld the life term handed down to man who killed his father by stone thrashing him and dragging him with the string of his underwear which he tied unto his neck. As per prosecution, one Yashpaul murdered his father named Moti Ram in the evening of 15 […]
11 employees terminated by RDD in Shopian
SHOPIAN: The Rural Development Department Shopian today terminated services of 11 employees working under MGNREGA in Shopian district. As per the order, the supporting staff under MGNREGA has been engaged purely on contractual basis having consolidated salary. “These supporting staff in violations of the terms and conditions of their engagement have gone on unauthorized strike […]
The bread that got Rajpora on the foodies map: Shirmal
Imtiyaz Pandow Pulwama: If you are interesting in the traditional bread making of Kashmir then you surely need to know Rajpora. Its bread, Shirmal, bakers sell at least 30-40 kg’s of Shirmaals every day and during festive seasons around year they sell 5-6 quintals of it. Rajpora village is situated 7.5 Kilometers away from Pulwama. Famous […]
2018 gives hope to Almond farmers, say ‘produces better than past five years’
Budgam: Among the entire dry fruit varieties of Kashmir the almond harvesting season is on its peak and farmers are hopeful of earning a good return. Soon after the outer shell of almond turns hard farmers begin to harvest the crop. Kashmir holds the distinct name in its almond production, while Pulwama and Budgam are rich […]
NIA raids Asiya Andarabi’s residence in Soura
Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) slueths on Monday raided the residence of Dukhtaran e Millat chief Asiya Andrabi at Iqbal Colony 90 feet road in Soura Srinagar. According sources the searches are being carried out at her in connection with a “sedition case” filed against them by the central agency. Andrabi, along with her two […]
Minor crushed to death in old city
Srinagar: A minor was killed after being hit by a vehicle in old city on Monday. Police has identified the boy as 3-year-old Wasif Qayoom who was walking along with his uncle when a school bus hit him near Shiraz Chowk. The child hailing from Nowgam area of Srinagar died on the spot. The driver according […]
Religious seminary gutted in north Kashmir
Kupwara: An Islamic seminary was gutted in north Kashmir’s frontier district Kupwara on Sunday evening. The fire started from one of the rooms of the said Darul uloom at about 11 40 pm during the intervening night of 29 / 30 July. “As the word of fire spread all men women especially youth came out […]
Mentally challenged person injured 4 after attacking them with knife
A mentally challenged person atacked and injured four persons of a family in north Kashmir’s Pattan area Baramulla district. Reports identified the attacker Abdul Majeed Dar, a mentally challenged man attacked a group of people with a sharp knife in Chek Jameel Meer village of Pattan on Sunday evening. The injured were identified as Ali […]
Militants kill local CRPF personnel at home in Pulwama
Srinagar: Militants on Sunday evening shot dead a paramilitary CRPF personnel in Pulwama village of south Kashmir. Official sources said that militants barged inside the residence of local CRPF man identified as Naseer Ahmad Rather at Naira village and shot him dead. Even though Naseer, posted at CRPF 182 battalion in Pulwama, was shifted to […]
Stone pelting by Buddhists in Kishtwar, probe ordered
Kishtwar: District Development Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana has ordered inquiry into the circumstances which led to law and order problem during the visit of Buddhist Spiritual Guru Gwlang Drupka here at Gulabgarh, Padder on July 25 2018. As per district administration spokesperson, Pawan Hans operators failed to airlift Buddhist Spiritual Guru Gwlang Drupka from Padder […]
Instead of meeting their demands, govt serves termination notices to 41 MGNREGA contractual employees
Kishtwar: Committees were formed from time to time by government with regard to fulfilling demands by the MGNREGA contractual employees, government has served termination notices to 41 such employees in Kishtwar. The employees are presently on strike across the state. In a statement issued here, the government said that the 41 employees have been asked […]
Kashmiris will not take assault on Article 35A ‘lying down’: JRL, calls for shutdown on Aug 05, 06
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Sunday made it clear to government of India that Kashmiris will not take attack on Article 35A lying low and called for complete strike on August 5 and 6 attempts to change the demography of Jammu and Kashmir. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad […]
Why Mehbooba didn’t resign and waited to be sacked, asks Farooq
Srinagar: National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said there were no buyers for Mehbooba Mufti’s “crocodile tears” in Kashmir and her new theatrical drama was aimed at covering her “disastrous, unjust and corrupt tenure”. Addressing two separate functions – a Workers’ Convention at Khanyar and the J&K […]