CoE discusses modalities regarding declaration of Dal Lake, its surroundings as Eco Sensitive Zone
A meeting of Committee of Expert (CoE) was held on Thursday to review and discuss the draft notification for declaring Dal Lake and its surroundings as Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Committee of Expert (CoE) on Dal and Nageen Lake comprising Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, Dr Nivedita P Haran, MD Delhi Metro Rail Corporation […]
Advisor Khan reviews preparedness for Gulmarg winter games
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13: Advisor to Lt. Governor Farooq Khan convened a meeting regarding conduct of Khelo India Winter Games, J&K scheduled to be held from 7th to 11th March at Gulmarg and to review preparedness thereof. Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Zubair Ahmad, MD JKTDC, MD J&K Cable Car […]
Srinagar: Orientation programme for returning, assistant returning officers being held tomorrow
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 13: In connection with the just announced Panchayat elections to vacant Sarpanch and Panch seats, a one-day orientation programme for officers nominated as returning officers and assistant returning officers in Srinagar is being held tomorrow on February 14. During the orientation programme which will be held at DC Office Srinagar and will start […]
Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances Inside Mosque in Srinagar
Srinagar: A 78-year-old cleric and the former chief of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Abdul Gani Dar was killed inside a mosque at Maisuma area of Srinagar. Officials that Dar alias Gani Ghazali, who was a prominent cleric of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith (JeA), had offered Zuhr (afternoon) prayers at Maisuma masjid. “He was found dead soon after Zuhr prayers. Seemingly it looked […]
Mobile Internet services restored in Kashmir
Srinagar: Mobile Internet services was restored in Kashmir on Thursday afternoon, hours after authorities had suspended the facility to prevent rumours about the health of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The services were snapped late Wednesday night after some social media posts claimed the health of the 90-year-old Geelani deteriorated, they said. Adequate number […]
“Kim Jong Un Would Be Proud…”: Iltija Mufti On Envoys’ Kashmir Visit
“How lovely! Kim Jong Un would be proud of such orchestrated diplomacy,” Iltija Mufti said about the envoys’ visit. Srinagar: Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Wednesday said the visit to 25 foreign envoys was “orchestrated diplomacy that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be proud of.””How […]
J&K Panchayat Bypolls In March, First Big Political Exercise In 7 Months
Jammu And Kashmir Panchayat Bypolls: The massive exercise will be conducted in eight phases. Srinagar: The by-election for nearly 13,000 panchayat seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be held next month, making it the first major political exercise in the region after the government scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s special status split it into two union […]
Another team
25 envoys from different countries including from the European countries have come for a two day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to have the feel of ground situation prevailing here. They will visit both summer and winter capitals, while being briefed by administration, army and police. LG Murmu will also meet the delegation and appraise […]
Internet services snapped in Kashmir after rumours surrounding Geelani’s health
The services were snapped late Wednesday night, however the separatist leader’s family said he has has been ill for some time but his condition is stable. Srinagar: Mobile internet services have been suspended in Kashmir to prevent rumours about the health of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, officials said on Thursday. The services were snapped […]
“Severe Consequences”: US Senators On Kashmir Before Trump’s India Visit
Four top US senators have written to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, expressing concern about the situation Kashmir and over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA. New Delhi: Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s India visit later this month, four top US senators have written to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, expressing concern […]