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No ration cards for new families: Government

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said that no ration cards will be issued to new families, as government of India is providing food...

Young entrepreneurs launch web-portal for tourism promotion

SRINAGAR: To provide easy access and better services to tourists and travelers in Jammu and Kashmir, a local destination marketing organization launched a web...

J&K Economic Survey-2014 released

JAMMU: Governement on Wednesday released the Economic Survey-2014 in both the houses of legislature. Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather laid a copy of the survey...

Zaffar visits Char-e-Sharif, pays tributes to martyrs

Srinagar: Senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leader and chairman Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), Zaffar Akbar Bhat Wednesday visited Chari-e-Sharif where he paid tributes to...

‘50 UK MPs sign petition demanding mortal remains of Maqbool Bhat’

Srinagar: On the 30th death anniversary of JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged and buried in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February...

GMC students protest MCI’s course-extension proposal

SRINAGAR: The undergraduate students at Government Medical College (GMC) here Wednesday went on strike and staged protest against the proposed extension in the MBBS...

Molestation case: Police rules out action against Khan’s guards

Srinagar: Police has ruled out any action against the security guards of former Minister of State for Health Shabir Ahmad Khan, who is on...

CET Scam: ‘One parent bought paper for son, then sold it to two candidates for profit’

Srinagar: One of the accused in the 2012- Common Entrance Test (CET) scam not only bought question papers for his son but sold them...

Punjab CM felicitates Kashmiri student for creating android app

SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh was felicitated by the Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal for creating android app. According...

Kashmir caged on Afzal hanging anniversary

Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions were imposed on Sunday in most parts of Kashmir Valley to prevent protests to mark the first death anniversary of Mohammad...

Candlelight protest held in JNU

Srinagar: The Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners and Democratic Students Union on Saturdayjointly organized a peaceful candle light protest in New Delhi’s...

Rajendra, Gupta promoted to DGP grade

Jammu: The Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah approved promotion of K. Rajendara Kumar and P. L. Gupta,...

Biswas posted as DC Anantnag, Shah Faesal is DC B’pora

JAMMU: The Cabinet which met here Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered following transfers and postings in the administration. Baseer...

J&K Bank earns 11% profit in q3

SRINGAR: J&K Bank has reported growth in its net profit by over 11 percent during the third quarter (Q3) ending on December 31. Banks’s net...

Bhat, Guru Anniversaries: Hurriyats, JKLFs condemn ‘police crackdown’

Srinagar: Two days ahead of the death anniversaries of JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru, police has launched a major crackdown...

India, Pak must take up LoC trade issue at higher-ups level: KCCI

SRINAGAR: Expressing its disappointment and resentment against what it called ‘callous ineptitude’ towards handling the cross-Line of Control trade imbroglio, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce...

J&K Budget 2014-15: FM holds pre-budget consultation with farmers

SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather Thursday said that agriculture is the important sector of the state economy and government is committed to revolutionise...

‘Restrictions likely from Feb 9 to 11’

Srinagar: Authorities are likely to impose restrictions across Kashmir valley on February 9 and 11 in wake of strike call and protests called by...

Efforts afoot to tap wind energy in J&K: Dr Farooq

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has vast potential of wind energy and wind masts have been installed at Bidda in Reasi, and Tatapani in Rajouri...

Tour operators, mountaineers oppose construction of road to Affarvat ridge

SRINAGAR: Valley based tour operators and mountaineers have asked Jammu and Kashmir government to desist from any plans to construct a road in world...

Mirwaiz thanks Pak for supporting Kashmiris, Geelani says do more

Srinagar: Various pro-freedom groups Wednesday expressed gratitude to Pakistani government for observing the “Kashmir Solidarity Day” and thanked the country and its people for...

Maiden documentary on Maqbool Bhat to be screened Saturday

SRINAGAR: Thirty years after he was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, the JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat will ‘speak’ to the people of...

Now, Amarnath yatris to get insurance cover

JAMMU: On the instructions of NN Vohra, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, who is also the chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), all...

Sealing of buildings

SRINAGAR: Terming ruling National Conference and opposition People’s Democratic Party as “silent dummies acting as pawns of New Delhi, “ the Kashmir Economic Alliance...

Omar gives nod to Rs 1039 cr higher education plan

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday approved a Rs 1039 crore education plan, under which new universities, technical colleges, model degree colleges and...

Ford unveils Figo Concept compact sedan

SRINAGAR: Ford on Monday unveiled the global Ford Figo Concept sedan in India, a move aimed at strengthening the company's compact car portfolio. With the...

J&K Bank stops circulation of pre-2005 banknotes

SRINAGAR: In the context of Reserve Bank of India’s directions to the banks to phase out the banknotes issued prior to 2005, J&K Bank...

Fire at CAPD office, Rs 3 lakh cash destroyed

By Suhail Punjabi Jammu: More than three lakh rupees in cash along with office records were destroyed in a major fire at the Directorate of the...

Pathribal: Omar raises case closure with Singh

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took up closure of infamous Pathribal fake encounter case by Army with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking...

JKSCCC revenue touches Rs 36 crore in 2013

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir State Cable Car Corporation (JKSCCC) has earned revenue of Rs 35.83 crore till January 2014   from Gandola ride against...

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