Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday removed Yasir Reshi as District President for Bandipore. Reshi had criticized the party and parted ways from it after BJP pulled out of the alliance which resulted in governor’s rule in the state. A PDP statement said that the District President Baramulla, Irshad Rasool Kar will look after the […]
Latest reports from Trehgham village of Kupwara said that government forces used pellets and fired tearsmoke shells to disperse protests after the civilian killed allegedly by army was laid to rest. Local reports from the area said that several youth were injured and were taken to hospital for treatment. Latest reports said that clashes erupted […]
Reports from Trehgham said that thousands of people participated in the funeral procession of slain youth who was allegedly killed by army on Wednesday afternoon. Reports said that despite curfew and restrictions people came out shouting anti army and pro freedom salogens while laying to rest the slain civilian .latest reports said that clashes erupted […]
JALALABAD: Gunmen attacked an education department office in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday and held out against security forces for some four hours before the assault ended with at least 10 people killed, officials said. As the attack ended, the provincial governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogyani said the casualties included 10 people wounded. […]
SRINAGAR, : Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday came out in defence of Shah Faesal, the IAS officer who faces disciplinary action for his posts on social media. The state administration department served a notice to the 2010 Indian Administrative Service exam topper after the Department of Personnel and Trainings (DoPT) asked […]
The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near the Afghan border that killed a secular politician and 19 others in the lead up to national elections. Haroon Bilour, a member of the Awami National Party (ANP) was killed at an election rally in Peshawar. Local authorities said a preliminary investigation concluded that […]
SRINAGAR, : In tune with the provisions of the Standing Operating Procedure (SoP) issued vide Govt Order No: 299-GAD of 2016 dated: 01.04.2016, twenty-five political appointees have submitted their resignation which have been accepted by the Governor. Pertinently, during the previous government 28 persons were engaged as Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/Deputy Chairmen of various Boards/Corporations/PSUs in the State. […]
SRINAGAR,: The Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today chaired a high-level meeting to finalize arrangements for annual Hajj pilgrimage 2018. The meeting reviewed arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of Hajj pilgrimage and ensure adequate arrangements at Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia on account of accommodations and other facilities. The meeting was […]
SRINAGAR, : Governor N.N. Vohra visited Leh yesterday to review the progress of development works in the district. He was accompanied by his three Advisors, Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary Planning, Development and Monitoring Department. After arriving at Leh, Governor held a meeting with Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, MP; Sh. Chering Dorjay, MLC and former Minister; […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for not being able to protect the iconic Taj Mahal, issuing a warning it will “shut it down” and the authorities should “demolish or restore” the Mughal structure. The apex court was unhappy as the Uttar Pradesh […]