An open auction for grant of minor mineral mining rights on Vishow Nallah was today held in Kulgam under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner Talat Parvez Rohella. The auctions for grant of minor mineral mining rights on the Nallah include lease for a period of 5 years as per the J&K Minor Minerals Concession, […]
Taking note of poor sanitation and unavailability of basic testing facilities at Govt Leprosy Hospital Nigeen, the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has registered a couple of complaints in this regard. The cell has issued two separate letters addressed to Principal, GMC & Associated Hospitals, directing her to take immediate action in this regard. This newspaper […]
During the weekend it was the same old story for the two rival nations, India and Pakistan. Both continued their verbal attacks on each other during the United Nations general assembly session. The arch rivals talked tough as well as traded heated accusations over the issue of Kashmir as well as terrorism with Islamabad accusing […]
To promote local talent, a cricket tournament was organised by Hathlangoo Cricket Association at Hatlangoo Cricket ground in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The tournament concluded on Sunday, which witnessed the participation of large number of teams with youth from Zainageer belt participating with great enthusiasm. After fighting intensely during initial league matches, Magrepora-11 and Habibeya- […]
HDFC Bank Ltd., launched the 6th edition of its annual sports competition for its employees in Srinagar on Monday. The event, known as Josh Unlimited, is a platform for the bank employees to participate in multiple sports such as Cricket, Football, Badminton, Athletics, Carom, Chess, Volleyball, Box Cricket, Lagori, and Table Tennis, among others. […]
In the ongoing State Football League, four matches were played at Polo Ground and Synthetic Turf TRC venues on September 24, which were witnessed by thousands of spectators. Football fans in huge numbers had gathered from early afternoon to support their favourite teams and players. They were enthralled by some spectacular football as most of […]
A famous stunt biker from Shopian passed away after his motorcycle collided with police vehicle near Kanipora in Shopian district of Southern Kashmir. The biker identified as Qasim Ahmed Mir alias Raju aged 22, suffered severe injuries in the accident after which he was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Raju however succumbed to […]
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The apathy of Indian thinkers and policymakers in understanding the trials, tribulations and social evolutions in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the reasons for the pestering problems confronting the state, Minister of Finance Dr Haseeb Drabu said. “More than political alienation in Kashmir, it is the disengagement of Indian civil society that needs to […]
Shri Rajiv Mehrishi was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India Monday at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He took and subscribed to the oath of office before the President. Shri Rajiv Mehrishi will have a tenure till August 7, 2020. Guest