Can political alternative to NC, PDP emerge in Kashmir?

Can political alternative to NC, PDP emerge in Kashmir?

Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS): Hectic political activity is going on by ‘like-minded’ politicians of Kashmir to stitch a new party whose agenda would purely be to address the problems of the common man. The litmus test for such an alternative would be the ability of these ‘like-minded politicians’ to sink differences to emerge as a real […]

Mushfiqur’s double century helps BD take charge

Mushfiqur’s double century helps BD take charge

DHAKA: Mushfiqur Rahim hit his third Test double century as Bangladesh declared their first innings with a lead of 295 in their one-off match against Zimbabwe here at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh ended their innings on 560 for six in the final session before spinner Nayeem Hasan then claimed two wickets in […]

Pakistan human rights minister may raise Jammu and Kashmir in UN speech today

Pakistan human rights minister may raise Jammu and Kashmir in UN speech today

Mazari, who has previously accused the EU of adopting discriminatory approach by not mentioning human rights violations by India in Kashmir and against its minorities, is expected to obliquely raise CAA by talking about religious persecution. With Pakistan foreign minister Makdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi dropping out of the event at the last minute, Shireen Mazari, […]

Sanders Slams Trump For Selling Weapons To India

Sanders Slams Trump For Selling Weapons To India

WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday slammed President Donald Trump for selling weapons to India, saying that the US should instead partner with New Delhi to fight climate change to save the planet. Sanders, who has won the Nevada and New Hampshire primaries and tied in Iowa, made the comments after Trump, […]

Internet ban hits e-payments, traders prefer to accept cash

Internet ban hits e-payments, traders prefer to accept cash

The Internet ban has badly affected e-payments in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5 last year. The restoration of 2G Internet services has also failed to encourage card payments in the Union Territory. Despite restoration of the 2G Internet for the white-listed websites, particularly for banking sites, traders avoid receiving payments through PoS (point of […]

Govt busy with Trump’s visit when Delhi is burning, Kashmiris deprived of rights: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter

Govt busy with Trump’s visit when Delhi is burning, Kashmiris deprived of rights: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter

SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti‘s daughter Iltija Mufti on Monday said the government was busy with the visit of US President Donald Trump to India, while Delhi was “burning” and 8 million Kashmiris deprived of their fundamental rights. She said the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi is remembered only during visits by foreign dignitaries to Sabarmati Ashram. “‘Hi Tea’ & Namastey […]

Charging of Transport Fee

Charging of Transport Fee

Hundreds of private schools in Kashmir valley have started forcing the parents to pay transport fee for all those six months of previous summer when there was complete halt to the activities including academic activities in schools. Many parents in the recent past have approached media to highlight their plight as the managements of the […]

2G internet in Kashmir extended till 4 March

2G internet in Kashmir extended till 4 March

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday decided to extend the 2G mobile data service in the Union Territory till next eight days. According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary to Government, Home department, Shaleen Kabra under number Home-16 (TSTS) of 2020, dated 24-02-2020 reads that the restrictions contained in government order […]

DDC Bandipora reviews status of languishing projects, JJM

DDC Bandipora reviews status of languishing projects, JJM

BANDIPORA, FEBRUARY 24: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today convened a meeting of officers to review the status of languishing projects and implementation Jal Jevan Mission in the district. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Executive Engineers of various department other concerned. In view of weather improvement, the DC directed […]