Mazari, who has previously accused the EU of adopting discriminatory approach by not mentioning human rights violations by India in Kashmir and against its minorities, is expected to obliquely raise CAA by talking about religious persecution. With Pakistan foreign minister Makdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi dropping out of the event at the last minute, Shireen Mazari, […]
Internet ban hits e-payments, traders prefer to accept cash
The Internet ban has badly affected e-payments in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5 last year. The restoration of 2G Internet services has also failed to encourage card payments in the Union Territory. Despite restoration of the 2G Internet for the white-listed websites, particularly for banking sites, traders avoid receiving payments through PoS (point of […]
Govt busy with Trump’s visit when Delhi is burning, Kashmiris deprived of rights: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter
SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti‘s daughter Iltija Mufti on Monday said the government was busy with the visit of US President Donald Trump to India, while Delhi was “burning” and 8 million Kashmiris deprived of their fundamental rights. She said the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi is remembered only during visits by foreign dignitaries to Sabarmati Ashram. “‘Hi Tea’ & Namastey […]
Development scenario
Administration in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has taken lot of decisions in the recent past to accelerate the developmental projects and also sanctioned hundreds of new projects to get better connectivity for the overall development and promotion. Recently under the direction LG Murmu, Development Finance Corporation Limited (JKIDFC) a newly created Government […]
2G internet in Kashmir extended till 4 March
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday decided to extend the 2G mobile data service in the Union Territory till next eight days. According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary to Government, Home department, Shaleen Kabra under number Home-16 (TSTS) of 2020, dated 24-02-2020 reads that the restrictions contained in government order […]
J&K to get benefit of all central laws: VC NC OBC
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 24- Vice Chairman, National Commission for Backward Classes (NC OBC), Dr. Lokesh Kumar Prajapati, today assured the representatives of various organizations of Other Backward Classes (OBC) that J&K Union Territory would be provided benefit of all Central laws including OBC reservation. Dr. Lokesh Kumar stated this while chairing a meeting with senior functionaries […]
Green Skill Development Programme on ‘Bird Identification & Basic Ornithology’ concludes
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 24: The Wular Conservation & Management Authority today held a valedictory function of Green Skill Development Programme of Ministry of Environment & Forests in “Bird Identification & Basic Ornithology.” On the occasion, the authority inaugurated Green Skill Development Programme in “Waste Management” in collaboration with ENVIS cell of Department of Ecology & Environment, […]
BBBP: ICDS organises awareness programmes at Miskeenbagh Kyanyar
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 24: To aware the ICDS gross root level workers, staff and community members about Bati Bathco Bati Padho (BBP) scheme, ICDS organised a day-lone awareness programme at Miskeenbagh Khanyar here today. Speaking on the occasion, Child Development Project Officer, Muzamil Mustafa informed the participants about various services including women helpline 181, police and […]
AK Mehta, Sarmad Hafeez take stock of public grievances at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 24: Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held at Banquet Hall, Srinagar. During the programme, a large number of deputations and individuals from across Kashmir districts including, Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, […]
Govt working on return of migrant Kashmiri pandits to Valley: Koul
By : Press Trust of India The government is working on the return of migrant Kashmiri pandits to the Valley soon with honour and dignity in a secured environment, said a senior BJP leader. BJP general secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul also asked the displaced community to get ready for the return for which they have been […]