Srinagar: Describing slain Dr Abdul Ahad Guru as a “legend,” Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik Tuesday said that Kashmir was yet to produce his replacement. “Because of his struggle, humanity, excellence in the field of medical profession, social work and philanthropy and sacrifice he stands above all and occupies a […]
Srinagar: Kashmir High Court Bar Association (KHCBA) Tuesday said that the commutation of Devinderpal Singh Bhullar’s death sentence to life imprisonment by India’s Supreme Court “has exposed the double standards of the India’s judicial system.” “The commutation of death sentence and awarding of life imprisonment in lieu thereof to Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, who had been found […]
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Geelani on Tuesday said that certain pro-India parties and candidates were creating a false impression of having tacit support of the amalgam and its chairman. In a statement, the Hurriyat cautioned people against the “wrong impression of few known and unknown persons and parties who are taking part […]
Shabir Ahmad Anantnag: Accusing New Delhi of applying different laws in J&K, opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and party’s candidate for Anantnag parliamentary constituency, Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that pro-India politicians in the state were being treated as ‘holy cows’ who cannot be touched despite ‘heinous crimes’. “It is unfortunate that New Delhi […]
BANDIPORA: In order to make the farmers aware about latest technology, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Sumbal organized awareness programmes at Town Hall Sumbal. Chief Agriculture Officer, Bandipora and Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Sumbal besides agriculture experts and progressive farmers attended these camps, an official spokesperson said. While sensitizing the farmers about scientific methods, the experts […]
Anantnag: Authorities on Tuesday restricted movement of civilians at the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office here when People’s Democratic President (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti was submitting papers for the upcoming polls for the Anantnag parliamentary constituency. Eyewitnesses said that early morning the two gates leading to the DC office were shut by the officials to restrict […]
JAMMU: Chief Election Commissioner of India V S Sampath is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to review the arrangements put in place for the smooth conduct of Lok Sabha polls in the state. An official spokesperson said Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu on Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the preparedness for the […]
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at Sonwar area in outskirt’s of Srinagar city late Tuesday evening. Constable Rakesh Kumar (belt no. 110040933) of 79 bn posted at Sonwar camp, shot himself with his service rifle, a local news agency, GNS, said quoting official […]
SRINAGAR: J&K Bank shares Tuesday jumped to its highest ever price of Rs1635 on NSE and Rs 1629 on BSE as the bank was among top gainers in Group A companies. The stock recorded an appreciation of 5.56 percent and 5.04 percent at NSE and BSE respectively during the day. The share surged remarkably by […]
Srinagar: The Election Awareness Observer, Dheeraj Singh visited Media Centre on Tuesday, set up at Banquet Hall by Information Department and took stock of the functioning of the Centre. An official spokesman said that the Election Awareness Observer was accompanied by District Election Officer, Srinagar and other officers of district administration besides senior officers of […]