Kathua victim’s family drops lawyer Deepika Rajawat
Srinagar: The family of the eight-year-old Kathua rape and murder victim has decided to drop their lawyer Deepika Rajawat as she has barely been available at the court hearings, the victim’s father has said. Those close to the family said he has moved an application in the Pathankot court in Punjab, where the case was earlier shifted. It said that Rajawat shall not represent […]
Narrow escape for police team after snow avalanche hit Zojila Pass
Ganderbal: Station House Officer (SHO) Sonamarg and his team had a narrow escape after an avalanche roared down a mountain at Zojila pass area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday evening. Officials said that the incident happened at Zojila pass on Wednesday when a police party from Police station Sonamarg headed by Station House Officer Manzoor […]
Rana bats for positioning Durbar in Srinagar during winter, in Jammu during summer
JAMMU NOVEMBER 14- National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Wednesday strongly pitched for positioning the Durbar Move offices in Srinagar during the winter and in Jammu in the harsh summer months in order to provide respite to the people of both the provinces when they need it the most. Mr Rana, who […]
Removing officers on whims and fancies a new norm: NC
Srinagar, 14 November, 2018: National Conference on Wednesday censured the incumbent Srinagar Mayor for using his new found affection for the BJP and its General Secretary Ram Madhav to transfer an honest Police officer Mr. Basant Rath. In a statement issued from party headquarters Nawa e Subah, YNC Provincial President and former Mayor Salman Ali […]
Leave Kashmir for the sake of humanity: Afridi to India and Pakistan
SRINAGAR, : Former Pakistan international cricketer Shahid Afridi has asked India and Pakistan to leave Kashmir “for the sake of humanity” and let Kashmiris decide their own future. “Don’t give Kashmir to Pakistan or India either. Let them be independent. Humanity is big thing. Human are being killed there (Kashmir). It hurts to see humans are […]
Kashmir University constitutes anti-corruption cell at its examination wing
Srinagar : In order to bring more transparency and accountability in the system Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir, Prof Talat Ahmad has authorized the constitution of a “cell” in its examination wing to fight corruption. The said cell, which has been named ‘Campaign Against Corruption’ will have Controller of Examinations as its chairman and shall receive […]
CMO Bandipora escape unhurt as part of office ceiling collapses
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora had a narrow escape inside office when a part of a ceiling collapsed, sending Plaster of Paris (PoP) crashing on to her table and the floor. The CMO Dr Bilques was present in her office when the incident occurred, an employee of health department said. The office is situated in the […]
No plans to grant MFN status to India: Pakistan
Lahore: The Pakistan government has said it has “no immediate plans” to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. Asked whether the government was considering granting MFN status to India and that Prime Minister Imran Khan was keen to hold peace talks with the Indian government, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce, Textile, Industry […]
Two Hizb militants arrested in Awantipora in south Kashmir: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two local Hizb Ul Mujahideen militants at Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. “At a Naka (checkpoint) established at Panzgam in Awantipora, Police and security forces intercepted two persons and during their checking recovered arms & ammunition from their possession which includes UBGL, grenades […]
JRL calls for valley-wide shutdown on Nov 17 against Panchayat polls
Srinagar ; Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for a complete shutdown across Kashmir on November 17 against the panchayat polls. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Muhammad Yasin Malik urged people to observe shutdown against “yet another election drama” being enacted by the “oppressive regime” of New Delhi. They urged the […]
