Govt schools being strengthened through modern infrastructure: Dy CM

Kathua:  Reiterating the commitment towards equipping government educational institutions with modern infrastructure and technological interventions, DyCM, Dr. Nirmal Singh said that well trained and qualified human resources are being be provided in these institutions to enable students match present education scenario. “The Government is working under a well knit plan to provide quality education to […]

DC Srinagar flags off cycling program ‘Pedal for Democracy’

  Srinagar: In a bid to ensure maximum participation of people in the electoral process, an awareness cycling program “pedal for democracy” was Wednesday held under Systematic Voter Education Electoral Participation (SVEEP). The program was flagged off by DC Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah who is also Srinagar District Election Officer. The cycling started […]

CM orders withdrawal of cases against 4327 youth

JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has approved the withdrawal of cases against 4327 youth involved in 744 cases of law and order nature. This follows the recommendation of a high powered committee headed by Director General of Police which submitted its report to her today, an official spokesman said. The DGP has been asked to […]

Will respond to ‘serious efforts’ on dialogue, says JRL

  Srinagar: Putting a question mark on New Delhi’s ‘talks initiative’, the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Wednesday termed the move as a non-serious effort. The leadership said that they will respond to a serious effort on dialogue.  Speaking at the Seerat Conference organized by Tehreek-e-Hurriyat the leadership said that New Delhi was never serious […]

Son with Down’s Syndrome misses papa

(Soibug) Budgam: When NIA arrested Shahid Yousuf from his home in Soibugh village of Budgam on October 24, his 9-year-old son Miftah ul Islam asked his uncle about him. He could only reply that he has gone to Delhi to buy toys for you. Since then, Islam hasn’t taken his food properly and never went […]

Tihar incident unacceptable, shameful: CM

KATHUA: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has termed the manhandling of prisoners at Tihar Jail as unacceptable and shameful. “The recent incident of manhandling of prisoners at Tihar Jail is unacceptable and shameful. By getting involved in such an act the personnel involved have not only brought disrespect to their State but to their fraternity as […]

CM morally bound to ensure safety of prisoners: Farooq 

  Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President National Conference (NC) Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the Chief Minister was morally bound to ensure the safety and welfare of Kashmiri prisoners lodged outside. “Chief Minister was morally bound to ensure their safety and welfare and these prisoners should immediately be shifted to jails within the State,” […]

Three killed in road mishap

Bandipora: Three people were killed in a road mishap on the Gurez-Bandipora road in North Kashmir, police sources said. They said that a vehicle (JK01F-8179) rolled down into a gorge resulting into the death of two passengers. Sources added that one of the slain passengers is a non-local while another is a local from Gurez. […]

Wanted OGW surrenders in Kulgam

Srinagar: The surrender offer of the security forces seems to be working as one of the most wanted over ground worker (OGW) of militants has surrendered before Army in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Altaf Sheikh of Qaimoh in Kulgam was a close confidante of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Toiba militants operating in the area, sources said. […]