It Is Time To Move On,’ MEA Plays Down Donald Trump’s ‘Kashmir Mediation’ Remark
India on Thursday played down the controversy over US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to mediate on the Kashmir issue, saying it is time to move on. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar asserted that India’s relationship with the US remains very strong. Trump had said that he […]
Infrastructure projects
In the recent past State Governor has decided to complete hundreds of incomplete projects in Jammu and Kashmir State and has requested the Central Government for immediate funds to complete them within the timeline set by his administration. In this direction, J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA) has completed 170 externally funded infrastructure projects in […]
KCCI holds meet with director CDI
Srinagar The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Inc) held a meeting with the Director CDI, Zubair Ahmad and with Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani, Professor Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry along with the Handicrafts/Handloom related members under the Chairmanship of Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad a statement issued by KCCI said. The statement said that members […]
Wait For Supreme Court’s Final Verdict On Art 35-A, Art 370: Omar To Delhi
Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the GOI should repose its faith in the Apex court of the country and refrain from bullying the people of the state with the unwarranted and intimidatory threats on annihilating the Art 35-A and Art 370. NC Vice President Omar Abdullah during party […]
North Korea fires short-range missiles in latest provocation
PYONGYANG: North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea on Thursday, complicating efforts to resume stalled nuclear talks with Washington and signalling its anger over planned US-South Korea joint military exercises. It was Pyongyang’s first missile test since an impromptu meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last month […]
Lasith Malinga happy to make way for younger Sri Lankans
Colombo: Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh, but hopes to continue playing in […]
Dhoni to take patrolling, guard post duty in Kashmir with 106 Territorial Army Battalion
Former Indian skipper and Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) MS Dhoni has begun his two-month training with Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion) and he will be taking the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty in Kashmir. He will be with the unit, which is in Kashmir as part of Victor […]
Government secures RTI bill in Rajya Sabha; gets support of BJD, TRS, YSRCP
New Delhi: The government has managed to get the fence-sitters along to facilitate the passage of Right to Information (RTI) bill in Rajya Sabha despite the objections raised by the opposition. The government has the support of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telangana Rashtra Samiti. “We will question the government about our concerns and if we […]
*Guv orders removal of munsiff*
*Srinagar:* Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has ordered the removal of a munsiff, accused of causing loss to the state exchequer by charging insufficient stamp duty, from service on the recommendation of the state high court. “…The governor, after having considered and accepted the recommendation of the Hon’ble High Court is pleased […]
ACB lodges FIR in J&K Bank’s insurance scam
JAMMU,: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today lodged First Information Report (FIR) in Jammu and Kashmir Bank scam in which sacked Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad Nengroo had signed insurance deal with IFFCO TOKIO with a view to give undue benefits to the company, where one of his relatives had been employed. After registration of FIR, the […]