Kashmir’s Business Community Sends Out SOS on ‘Sea of Debt and Destruction’
Srinagar: Kashmir’s business community including traders, hoteliers, silk producers, artisans, fruit associations and other trade and commerce bodies have sent out an SOS in a full-page ad published on Wednesday in several local dailies. The SOS message emphasises that the “ill-fated trade, tourism, horticulture, agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and industrial community of Kashmiris is in the middle […]
Cong leaders meet Prez, demand Amit Shah’s resignation over Delhi violence
Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh petitioned President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday, urging him to ask the Government to preserve ‘Raj dharma’ in the wake of Delhi violence. Speaking to reporters after leading a delegation of top party leaders to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sonia Gandhi called upon the President to secure the […]
USCIRF condemns Delhi violence India says desist from making ‘irresponsible’ comments at sensitive time
Washington : (PTI) Expressing “grave concern” over the violence in New Delhi, a US commission on international religious freedom urged the Indian government to take swift action for the safety of its citizens. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said that the Indian government should provide protection to people regardless of their faith […]
Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam’s holiest site over coronavirus outbreak
Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, a move that came as the Mideast has over 220 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus. The extraordinary decision by Saudi Arabia stops foreigners from reaching the holy city […]
HBL PSL 2020 off to stupendous start amid thrilling games, festive atmosphere
LAHORE: The riveting on-field action in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has been matched by the record-breaking numbers on the league’s digital platforms as fans have wholeheartedly embraced the full homecoming of the league in the opening week of the fifth edition. The numbers are greater than the earlier four seasons of the HBL […]
Sand extraction
Sand extraction from river Jhelum is an important aspect of saving the city from the floods during summers. Right from Verinag, the source of river Jhelum to varius other small rivers like Vishu, Ramiara and Ladder stream, finally culminate into river Jhelum and bring with them lot of stones and sand. River Jhelum has in […]
JK shall forever remain our integral part: India
Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and shall forever” remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat claimed at the UN Human Rights Council’s meeting here on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community’s intervention on the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council which is […]
Cabinet Approves Order For Adaptation Of Central Laws In J&K
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said it was an important decision after the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal for issuing orders for adaptation of central laws under concurrent list to Jammu and Kashmir and 37 central laws which were not applicable […]
ULB Deptt Kashmir organizes mulberry plantation drive
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Department Kashmir today organized a mulberry plantation drive here as part of the divisional administration’s environmental protection efforts. The plantation drive was kick-started by Director ULB Kashmir Riyaz Ahmad Wani here in which staff of ULB and others participated enthusiastically. The aim of the plantation drive is to […]
Caving in of embankment at Shivpora: After temporary measures, permanent restoration in progress
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21: The permanent restoration of the damaged stretch of Jhelum river embankment at Shivpora which caved in last month has been started. The permanent restoration follows temporary restoration work which was executed immediately after the incident – at a cost of Rs 20 lakh – in order to avoid overflowing of water in […]
