Fikr-i-Shujaat Conference organized in Bandipora
Bandipora: A galaxy of intellectuals, scholars, and writers on Saturday participated the first Fikr-i-Shujaat Conference: Linguistic and Literary Perspective highlights the thought and ideas of Dr. Sayed Shujat Bukhari. The conference was organized by Literary Forum Bandipora with the sub-theme Perspectives on Language and Literature. Four papers were presented during the conference emphasizing Bukhari’s thought […]
Governor reviews encroachments on State, Panchayat and Forest lands in the State
Srinagar,: Governor N. N. Vohra chaired a high level meeting at the State Secretariat today to gain a first hand assessment of the scale and nature of land encroachments in the State. Consequent to the detailed presentation made by Shri K.B. Agarwal, Financial Commissioner, Housing and Urban Development Department, Governor expressed serious concern over the […]
MEA issues ‘advisory’ prohibiting foreign journalists from reporting from ‘restricted’ areas including Kashmir
Srinagar: The government of India (GOI) has issued an “advisory” for foreign correspondents working in India, reminding them of a “dormant rule” that prohibits them from travelling to certain areas, including parts of Jammu and Kashmir, without permission of the government, media reports said on Saturday. “It has come to the notice of MEA that […]
5,667 pilgrims pay obeisance at the Holy Cave
Srinagar: On the 24th day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 5,667 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 2,30,007 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.
‘Prohibiting non-permitted TV channels not within JK Govt’s purview’
SRINAGAR,: The Government today made it clear that the issue of permitting or not permitting telecast of any TV channel is not within the purview of the State Government and the state has no role in it. “The powers to permit or not permit telecast of any TV channel are vested with the Ministry of […]
Chief Secretary chairs SEC of SDMA
SRINAGAR,: The State Executive Committee (SEC) of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), headed by Chief Secretary, Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on Saturday allocated funds to the tune of Rs. 42.97 Crore for procurement of essential equipment for disaster management in the state. This was the second meeting of the SEC in a week with the earlier […]
setback to BJP as 25 senior leaders resigned from the party
Kargil , A major setback was seen in BJP kargil today after 23Senior leaders including vice president, Spokesperson and Gen Secretary submitted their resignation to party organiser Ashok Kaul at Turist Facilitation centre Kargil. A delegation led BJP Kargil spokesperson Subhan jaffery was met with Mr Kaul and submitted their resignation. BJP came across the […]
JKCA scam: Farooq Abdullah to appear in court on Aug 29
Srinagar: The Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar on Friday admitted the bail application of former chief minister and current Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, in the case being prosecuted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over a multi-crore scam in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). The court ordered that Farooq Abdullah […]
No parking space
Srinagar city along with Jammu city and other townships in Jammu and Kashmir State are facing acute problem of parking space and with more and more constructions for the commercial hubs, the problem has increased without any solution in sight. The Traffic police is only collecting money from the violators and the government along with […]
19-yr-old MP woman burnt alive by father for choosing to marry outside caste
Khandwa: A 19-year-old woman who was leaving her home to marry a man outside her caste was allegedly burnt to death by her father in a Madhya Pradesh village on Friday morning, in what appears to be a suspected case of honour killing, police said. The incident took place in Chainpur Sarkar village in Khandwa […]
