Maintain calm, do not believe in rumours: Governor to political leaders
Srinagar:The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Satya Pal Malik met at short notice a delegation of political leaders including Mehbooba Mufti, Shah Faesal, Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari. They had sought to meet the Governor who immediately gave them time. Governor Satya Pal Malik addressing his maiden press conference at SKICC Srinagar on Wednesday, […]
Road Safety Fund Action Plan 2019-20 approved
SRINAGAR: Financial Commissioner, Finance, Arun Kumar Mehta chaired the meeting of Fund Management Committee for finalisation of Road Safety Fund Action Plan for the financial year 2019-20 on Friday. The meeting discussed the action plan for utilisation of Rs. 26.55 crore for undertaking various road safety measures across the state under Road Safety Fund Action Plan, […]
No order issued for closure of schools, don’t pay heed to rumours: Div Com
Requesting people not to pay heed to rumours, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today rebutted the reports regarding the closure of schools in Kashmir valley. The Div Com said that no such order has been issued by the government. “In case of any clarification, people should contact concerned Deputy Commissioners,” the Div Com […]
Govt rolls out 102, 108 ambulance services in JK
SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the M/s BVG India Limited for outsourcing and operationalization of 102 and 108 ambulance services across the State. The MoU was signed in presence of Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo here. He asked the […]
J&K Bank Commissions Business Unit, 2 ATM’s in Kishtwar
Srinagar: Extending the world-class banking facilities and services to the far-flung areas of the state, J&K Bank opened a new Business Unit at Sigdee in district Kishtwar besides commissioning two ATMs at Pochal and Mugalmaidan. Bank’s Zonal Head Jammu North (I) Sajad Hussain Malik inaugurated the BU and two ATMs in presence of Cluster Head Jammu […]
‘Matter of life and death for residents of J&K,’ says Mufti on deployment of forces
Baramulla: Former Chief Minister and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the deployment of forces by the centre in Kashmir and the statements given by its leadership in the recent days suggested “something big” is being planned. “If you listen to the statements given by prominent BJP leaders and the deployment of central […]
Amarnath Yatris, tourists advised to curtail their stay in Valley: J&K govt
srinagar:-The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday asked Amarnath Yatris and tourists to immediately make necessary arrangements to cut short their stay in the Valley and return as soon as possible in the wake of intelligence inputs of “specific terror threats” to the pilgrimage. The Principal Secretary (Home) issued a security advisory, saying pilgrims and […]
Confirmed inputs about Pak planning attack on Amarnath Yatra: Indian Army
Srinagar: The Indian Army on Friday said it has confirmed inputs about Pakistan planning an attack on the Amarnath Yatra. Addressing a press conference, Chinar Corps Commander Lt General KJS Dhillon said the neighbour was trying to disrupt peace in the Valley but they would not be tolerated. Dhillon said, “Situation on the Line of […]
Mediation in Ayodhya has failed, day-to-day hearing to begin from Aug 6: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday ordered day-to-day hearing from August 6 of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute after noting that the mediation proceedings to resolve the dispute have failed. The Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said, “We got the report and perused. Mediation didn’t result in any kind of settlement. So we have to commence […]
Brett Lee thinks names and numbers on Test jerseys look ridiculous
New Delhi: Former Australian pacer Brett Lee on Friday said that names and numbers printed on Test jerseys look ridiculous. “For what it’s worth I’m strongly against the players numbers & names appearing on the back of test cricket shirts! I think it looks ridiculous. @ICC I love the changes you’ve made to cricket in […]