Mehbooba’s new found reverence for Mirwaiz, a steep spur of opportunism: NC

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday expressed surprise over Mehbooba Mufti’s recent statement wherein she had condemned summoning of Mirwaiz by NIA saying that the statement coming from her is a steep expression of political opportunism and shamelessness. Party’s Chief spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in a statement said that Mehbooba Mufti has […]

Golden Jubilee celebration of Jammu University starts with “Jashn-e-Gulzar”

JAMMU: The Golden Jubilee celebration of Jammu University today began with “Jashn-e-Gulzar”, with the inaugural ceremony witnessing participation of some world famous Indian writers and poets. Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, in presence of eminent Film Director, legendry poet and writer Gulzar inaugurated the three day high profile cultural event  organized by the Department […]

Advisor Kumar inspects progress on Wular Lake conservation Project

BANDIPORA: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar inspected pace of work on theWular Lake Conservation Project, here today. The conservation project on the world famous Fresh water Lake is being implemented by Wular Conservation & Monitoring Authority (WUCMA). Commissioner Secretary Forests Manoj Kumar Diwedi, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Suresh Chugh and officials of […]

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

ISLAMABAD: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday at the PM House. According to sources, the prime minister and German foreign minister discussed Pak-India tension and the peace overtures made by Pakistan. The two also discussed Pak-German relations and the security situation in the region. Prior to meeting the […]

Kashmir tarde bodies terms NIA summons to Mirwaiz ‘interference in religious affairs’

Srinagar: Various business and trade bodies in Kashmir Tuesday flayed the NIA summons to moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq saying it is a “direct interference in our religious affairs”. They hit out at the government terming the NIA move as “brazen attempts at politicization” of the situation in Kashmir. Addressing a joint press […]

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to elect those leaders in the upcoming general election who would ensure that their voice was heard in Parliament. “Now that the trumpet of the Lok Sabha polls has been blown, the NC is all geared up. The people […]

PM-SYM pension scheme launched across Kashmir Valley

PM-SYM pension scheme launched across Kashmir Valley

Srinagar : The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PM-SYMD) pension scheme was today launched across various districts in Kashmir and Ladakh divisions simultaneously after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the scheme in the country. AT SRINAGAR: District Development Commissioner Srinagar Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary launched the PM-SYM scheme at an impressive function. ADC Srinagar, Assistant Labour […]

Encounter breaks out at Tral

Srinagar:  An encounter broke out Tuesday between militants and security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district, police said.     “A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in Tral area,” a police spokesman said. He said the security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to flush out […]

Fresh landslides, snowfall blocks Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Banihal/Jammu: Fresh landslides triggered by incessant rains and snowfall on Saturday blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway once again, hours after it was opened for one-way traffic, leaving thousands of commuters stranded, officials said. The highway was opened for Kashmir-bound vehicles Saturday morning after remaining closed for the past five days. About eight inches of snow […]

Class 8th supplementary examination postponed

SRINAGAR: State Institute of Education Kashmir has notified for the information of all concerned that the supplementary examination for class 8th scheduled to be held w.e.f 06/03/2019, stands postponed. The new date sheet shall be notified separately in due course of time. (JK Information Department)