Kamala Harris is vocal on Kashmir, ‘unbreakable bond’ with India & loves her idli-sambhar
New Delhi: Kamala Harris, who was Tuesday selected as Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s running mate for the upcoming US presidential polls, is the first person of Indian — and Asian — origin to enter the vice-presidential race. She had entered the campaign season as a presidential hopeful but dropped out in December 2019 on account of funding constraints. Harris is […]
Advisor Khan takes stock of repair works at Markaz-e-Falah-i-Masturaat in Anantnag
Directs for establishing modern computer lab, recreational facilities and skill development course to the girl inmates at markaz ANANTNAG, AUGUST 12: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today took stock of repair and renovation work of Markaz-e-Falah-i-Masturaat at Bondialgam here. The building has been handed over by the District Administration Anantnag to the District Social […]
Commissioner SMC initiates long pending Bemina Drainage Project
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 12: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Gazanfar Ali today reviewed Muharam ul Haram arrangements at Khomeini Chowk and several other adjoining Shia dominated areas The Commissioner on the occasion visited Imambara to take stock of sanitation, functioning of street lights and drainage networking in the said area. Directions were passed on to put […]
482 covid-19 cases take covid-19 tally in J&K to over 26000 mark
Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 482 fresh covid-19 cases, taking the total tally past 26000-mark in J&K. Official sources told GNS that among the cases, 106 were from Jammu and remaining from Kashmir Valley, taking the tally to 26413. Giving district-wise breakup of the cases, official sources told GNS Srinagar 88, Baramulla 26, Pulwama […]
Stop taking policy decisions in haste, end anti youth approach: Altaf Bukhari
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday vehemently opposed the J&K government decision to subsume engineering wings of various departments into Public Works Department saying that the move will create too much of mess and confusion on the ground. In a statement issued here, Bukhari, who has himself remained […]
North Kashmir Attack: Army Man Injured, Hospitalised
SRINAGAR: At least one army personnel was injured in attack on army at Hygam area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. An official said that militants fired at joint forces party near Hygam area of Sopore town of the district. He said that in the attack one army personnel sustained injuries and […]
Militants attack forces party in north Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Suspected militants on Wednesday fired at the forces party in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official said that militants fired at joint forces party near Hygam area of Sopore town of the district. Soon after the attack, the area was cordoned off and a manhunt launched to nab the attackers. More details awaited. KL
Azaad Lalhari involved in killing of police constable killed in Pulwama: DGP
Srinagar: Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Wednesday said Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Commander Azaad Lalhari of Pulwama was killed in a gunfight at Kamrazipora area in the south Kashmir. “Azaad Lalhari was involved in the killing of police head constable Anoop Singh on 22 May 2020 at Prichu Pulwahma where he fired at a Naka party,” […]
LOCKDOWN EXTENDED
Administration has decided to extend lockdown for another week in Srinagar giving rising cases of Covid-19 as a reason. Government has been very prompt in clampdowns and lockdowns but has failed to handle restoration in normalcy in Kashmir so far. Earlier the same administration in an apparent push for Amarnath yatra decided to open all […]
Muharram ceremonies to be held as per norms set up by medical authorities: Ittihadul Muslimeen
Srinagar: This year traditional Muharram ceremonies will be held as per norms set up by the medical authorities in view of the raging Covid-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) announced on Tuesday. The Executive Council of the party met here to deliberate on the issue and chart out a strategy to follow during […]