Advisor Sharma for concrete measures to tackle drug menace
SRINAGAR, :- Advisor to Governor KK Sharma has termed the drug menace as main challenge confronting the nation for which concrete measures are needed as a multi-pronged strategy for the remedial measures. The Advisor was speaking at the 2nd Regional Conference on Drug Menace–Challenges and Strategies held at Chandigarh where he was representing Jammu and […]
Dialogue holds key to resolving political issues of J&K: Sagar
BHADERWAH JULY 25- National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammed Sagar on Thursday urged the Centre to open up channels of dialogue with all the stakeholders for resolving internal and external dimensions of Jammu and Kashmir imbroglio, saying this is imperative for lasting peace in the country and the region. “Jammu and Kashmir is a […]
Advisor Kumar attends CMOs Conference
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today said that various projects initiated by the government for strengthening of health infrastructure and Medical & Nursing Education in the state would surely give boost to the health sector. The Advisor made these remarks while addressing the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) Conference organized by the […]
DC Srinagar takes firsthand assessment of water-logging situation after heavy rains
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Thursday visited various areas across the Srinagar city to assess the water-logging situation and inspect dewatering efforts following heavy morning rainfall in Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion he said response mechanism to deal with the situation was fully activated soon after the rainfall had started […]
KCCI holds meet with director CDI
Srinagar The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Inc) held a meeting with the Director CDI, Zubair Ahmad and with Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani, Professor Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry along with the Handicrafts/Handloom related members under the Chairmanship of Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad a statement issued by KCCI said. The statement said that members […]
Wait For Supreme Court’s Final Verdict On Art 35-A, Art 370: Omar To Delhi
Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the GOI should repose its faith in the Apex court of the country and refrain from bullying the people of the state with the unwarranted and intimidatory threats on annihilating the Art 35-A and Art 370. NC Vice President Omar Abdullah during party […]
North Korea fires short-range missiles in latest provocation
PYONGYANG: North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea on Thursday, complicating efforts to resume stalled nuclear talks with Washington and signalling its anger over planned US-South Korea joint military exercises. It was Pyongyang’s first missile test since an impromptu meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last month […]
Government secures RTI bill in Rajya Sabha; gets support of BJD, TRS, YSRCP
New Delhi: The government has managed to get the fence-sitters along to facilitate the passage of Right to Information (RTI) bill in Rajya Sabha despite the objections raised by the opposition. The government has the support of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telangana Rashtra Samiti. “We will question the government about our concerns and if we […]
*Guv orders removal of munsiff*
*Srinagar:* Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has ordered the removal of a munsiff, accused of causing loss to the state exchequer by charging insufficient stamp duty, from service on the recommendation of the state high court. “…The governor, after having considered and accepted the recommendation of the Hon’ble High Court is pleased […]
Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir issue; India rejects
US President Donald Trump on Monday offered to be the “mediator” between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue as he met Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House where the two leaders discussed a host of issues, including the Afghan peace process.Trump, who is known to make inaccurate statements, claimed that Prime Minister […]