November 21 paper of class 8 annual exam rescheduled

Srinagar: State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) J&K on Friday postponed the Kashmiri/Punjabi paper of class 8 annual exam following parents’ demand. As per a communique issued by Joint Director SCERT Kashmir Division, the paper which was earlier scheduled on November 21 at 2 pm shall now be held on November 22 at […]
Congress, CPI(M) should make their stand clear on Gupkar alliance in J&K: Union Min

Thiruvananthapuram,:Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Thursday attacked the Congress and CPI(M) accusing them of joining hands with the Gupkar alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the press, Muraleedharan demanded that the Congress and the CPI(M) should make their stand clear on backing ‘anti-national forces’. People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has several Jammu and Kashmir […]
Income Tax dept conducts searches at 16 locations in Ludhiana, Delhi, UP

The Income Tax Department started a search and survey action in the case of a leading cattle feed producer in Northern India. The search and survey actions are being carried out at 16 locations in Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Noida, Delhi and Ludhiana. The I-T department said that the main allegations against the group are that it […]
Australian forces killed 39 Afghans, says inquiry

SYDNEY: Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan, with senior commandos reportedly forcing junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat, an investigation spread over four years found. Australia said on Thursday that 19 current and former soldiers would be referred for potential criminal prosecution […]
I have never experienced racism in English cricket: Moeen

CAPE TOWN: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has insisted ‘hand on heart’ he has not experienced any racism during his time in English cricket following a welter of allegations. Tuesday saw the England and Wales Cricket Board accused of ‘institutional racism’ by former international umpire John Holder and aspiring official Ismail Dawood, who both feel non-white […]
People’s participation in political process motive behind holding elections, says Naqvi

Srinagar : Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the “Gupkar Declaration” will prove to be a “Death Declaration for Destructive and Dynasty Politics” in Jammu and Kashmir and people will teach them a lesson in the forthcoming DDC elections. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the union […]
Kashmir can become hub of tourism, but people here chose terrorism: BJP leader

Srinagar: Former Union Minister and National spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday said that Article 370 can never be restored in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the ‘Gupkar Gang’ is deceiving people by making promises over its restoration. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Hussain, who was appointed as Kashmir […]
LG Sinha condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden demise

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has condoled the sudden demise of Greater Kashmir journalist, Mudasir Ali. Mudasir passed away Friday morning after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of young journalist Mudasir Ali. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues,” LG Sinha […]
“Gupkar Gang”

No less than the Union Home Minister calling a political alliance of Jammu and Kashmir as a gang has triggered a war of words not only between PAGD and BJP but also between Congress and BJP over this issue. In a series of tweets recently, Shah called the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) or […]
Mughal road closed after fresh snowfall, 19 trapped persons rescued

Srinagar : The Mughal road, connecting Shopian and Poonch districts, has been closed even as authorities rescued 19 persons including a minor who had was trapped amid fresh snowfall along the thoroughfare last night, officials said on Friday. “19 persons have been rescued by teams of police and Army from Pir Ki Gali area during […]