Modi seeks suggestions for speech on August 15
New Delhi: Just like he has been doing for the past few years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited suggestions from the general public on what he should say in his Independence Day speech, saying it would allow the thoughts of ordinary citizens to be heard by the entire nation. “I am delighted to invite […]
British PM hosts world champions
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence on Monday evening, describing their win as ‘one of the great sporting spectacles of our time’. England ended their 44-year wait for a first 50-overs world title by beating New Zealand in a nail-biting […]
Inzamam steps down as chief selector
Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced to leave his post of the chief selector of the men’s cricket team once his contract ends at the end of this month. Addressing the media at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Inzamam said he would not be interesting in seeking out an extension, drawing the curtain over a three-year stint […]
13th batch of 304 Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
Srinagar:The thirteenth batch of pilgrims consisting of 304 Hujaj Kiram, 13 male and 141 female today left for Saudi Arabia in two Spice Jet Flights from Srinagar International Airport. The Hajj Pilgrims were seen off at the airport by officials of District Administration Budgam, Hajj Committee Officers/Officials and other concerned, an official said.
Shahpur Kandi Project
After the years of negotiations, J&K Government was finally able to strike a deal with the Government of Punjab for the Shahpur Kandi Project in Kathua district. This project when operational will be the game changer in the villages of Kathua as the water canal will be connected with Punjab and all the barren […]
In 7 decades, cricket due to JKCA’s failure goes for a six in State: Parvez Rasool
Srinagar,: In last seven decades, the cricket in the State due to the failure of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) had gone for a six as the association failed to make infrastructure available in the State, said Parvez Rasool an ace cricketer. “The infrastructure available in the State was not even the five per […]
Talks with Hurriyat not possible as they are not real stakeholders: BJP
Srinagar,: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said that talks with Hurriyat leaders were not possible as they are not the real stakeholders of Kashmir. The party also said that it will not forge any pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. In an exclusive chat with Kashmir News Service (KNS), BJP’s State General Secretary (Organization), Ashok […]
As tourists rue poor road infrastructure, J&K Governor directs for setting up recreational facilities for guests
Srinagar,: Governor Satya Pal Malik has asked the officers to ensure immediate repair of roads leading to the tourist spots across Kashmir and Srinagar and also to set up sources of entertainment for the visitors both foreign and domestic so that they enjoy their evening stays in Srinagar along the Boulevard. “Special directions have been […]
Two burglars arrested in Ganderbal: Police
Srinaga:Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two persons who were attempting to steal water pipes in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. A police spokesman in a statement said that police Station Safapora received information that two persons have illegally trespassed inside the water pump station for stealing water pipes, said an official. […]
Speed up acquisition process for traffic management in city: Div Com to officers
Srinagar:Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan stressed upon the concerned authorities to speed up the rehabilitation process and clear the pending cases immediately so that the widening work of the city roads takes place at earliest for the benefit of commuters besides ensuring smooth traffic management in Srinagar. The Divisional Commissioner made these remarks while […]