Illegal cigarette trade
Illegal cigarette trade has been going on in the J&K State especially in Srinagar city. The authorities have recently cracked down on this trade in Srinagar city. J&K Police has unearthed a major ring of trade in illegal and fake cigarettes in the city. Many stores were booked for violating COTPA provisions. Over the years, […]
Nishat family demand justice in two decade old killing case
Srinagar:Family members of Ali Mohammad Mir, who was tortured and killed by infamous Ikhwani Papa Kishtiwari and his associates, staged a protest demonstration on his 23rd death anniversary in Press colony in Srinagar demanding justice. Family members of Ali Mohammad Mir, who was tortured and killed by infamous Ikhwani Papa Kishtiwari and his associates, staged […]
Northern Army Commander Reviews Amarnath Yatra Security
Srinagar:Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern Command, arrived in Kashmir on Wednesday on a two day visit to review the overall security scenario in view of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. “He visited the Army formations and units deployed for the Amarnath Yatra accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon. The security and […]
Tourism has come to standstill in Kashmir: Tarigami
Srinagar:Senior CPI(M) leader and former legislator Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Wednesday said that the tourism industry in Kashmir has come to an almost complete standstill and the slump is affecting the livelihood of a sizeable section of the population. “Houseboats are empty, taxi drivers and shikara owners are idle with no business on the horizon,” […]
Had Sardar Patel been 1st PM, Kashmir issue wouldn’t have existed: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, and gave a stern reply to Congress on various issues that were raised after President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the Parliament. Talking about Congress chants saying, India lost after the elections, PM Modi said, “Did India lose in Wayanad? Did India lose […]
Arvind Kejriwal softens stance after meeting with PM Modi
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their first encounter after the national elections, promising to work with the central government and seeking help for the development of the capital city, even though he skipped the all-party meeting called by the Prime Minister two days back. Aam […]
Hailstorm wreaks havoc in Pulwama villages
Srinagar:A strong hailstorm wreaked havoc in scores of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district areas on Friday afternoon, resulting in damage to apple and vegetable crops. Hailstorm damaged Apples in Pulwama villages, KL image. The hailstorm was witnessed in Rajpora, Abhama, Bagh Sangerwani, Drakladan, Achgoza, and Drabgam areas of the Pulwama district. The devastating hailstorm has resulted […]
Drug addiction spreading in Srinagar, including girls: Mirwaiz
Srinagar:Terming the growing drug and liquor abuse in Kashmir as a cause of great worry and concern, chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that members from cross section of society have been informing him as well as a large number of letters he is receiving, suggesting the menace of drug addiction is spreading […]
Advisor Kumar, CS review Yatra arrangements at Pahalgam
Srinagar:The Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar, Chief Secretary (CS) BVR Subramanyam along with CEO SASB, Umang Narula, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, Div Com Kashmir. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IGP Kashmir S.P Pani, District Development Commissioner, Anantnag Khalid Jahangir, today reviewed the arrangements being put in place by different departments and agencies for smooth […]
Growth of J&K Bank
Despite recent unfortunate incidents including the raids on the residence of former Chairman of J&K Bank, the bank is still raring to go and scale further on the path of progress. All the bank officers are dedicated according to their recent appeal to the general public and they have assured the customers that they […]