NIA court sentences life imprisonment to Yasin Malik
The NIA court on Wednesday sentenced JKLF chairman Yasin Malik to life imprisonment, according to the television reports from news channels. Malik had last week told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him. The court had earlier convicted Yasin Malik for offences punishable under sections 120B IPC, 121 IPC, 121A […]
High Court grants bail to Waheed Parra
People’s Democratic Party’s youth wing president Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra has been granted bail by Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday, ordering his immediate release. Shariq Reyaz, Parra’s counsel informed news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that he has been granted bail by high court. “Order of trial court set aside. Had the onerous duty to lead […]
After surviving miraculously, baby girl from Banihal dies at G B Pant hospital
A baby girl from Banihal, who survived miraculously two days back, died at GB Pant hospital in Srinagar. The girl was declared dead at Sub District Hospital Banihal, however, the locals found her alive during burial in the area. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the baby girl was rushed to Srinagar’s GB […]
Terror funding case: NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik
New Delhi:The NIA on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said. The agency made the submission before special judge Praveen Singh, while the amicus curiae appointed […]
Developmental scenario
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is maintaining a focus on developmental scenarios in every district. They have taken a slew of measures to make the administration transparent and responsive. There is a growing coordination between different wings of the government on the ground so that common people are benefitted. In this connection recently Div […]
Three militants, cop killed in Baramulla gunfight: IGP Kashmir
Three Pakistani militants and a cop was killed in a fierce gunfight in Kreeri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. Quoting Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar, the Kashmir Police Zone wrote, “Three Pakistani militant killed. One JKP personnel also attained martyrdom in this chance encounter. Incriminating materials including arms […]
North Kashmir: Gunfight breaks out in Baramulla
Srinagar, May 25 : A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Najibhat area of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kreeri. As the joint team of forces approached towards the […]
Raghav reviews progress of 7th Economic Census
Calls it a visionary document helpful in guiding towards better planning & development SRINAGAR, MAY 24: Secretary PD&MD, Raghav Langer today held a meeting to had detailed review of the conduct of 7th Economic census in the UT and release of provisional results drawn thereafter. The meeting was attended by DG, Economics & Statistics; District […]
DC Srinagar chairs DLC meet for effective implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar
Sets Targets & Timeline SRINAGAR, MAY 24: With a view to conserve water for the future, a meeting of District Level Committee constituted for effective implementation and coordination for Mission Amrit Sarovar was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here […]
Pahari a language of historical importance; need to promote, preserve it: Safeena Beigh
Cultural activities important component of tourism promotion: Dir Tourism URI, MAY 24: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages with an active collaboration of Tourism Department and Baramulla District Administration today held a 03 day long Pahari Cultural Festival at Mini Stadium here. The three day Pahari Cultural Festival was inaugurated by Chairperson, District Development […]