Sopore killing evokes widespread condemnation
Srinagar, From Social Media to real world people of Kashmir cutting across the political ideologies condemned the killing of young 25 year old Arif Sofi in Sopore North Kashmir who happens son of prominent Hurriyat activist Maqbool Sofi has evoked widespread condemnation from all corners of the society. The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz […]
Disaster Management govt’s top most priority: Javaid Mustafa Mir
JAMMU: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Javaid Mustafa Mir, today took a detailed review of the functioning of World Bank aided, Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). The meeting was attended by Commissioner/Secretary Industries and Commerce, Shailender Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary, DMRRR, Shafiq Ahmed Raina, Commissioner/Secretary PW(R&B) Sanjeev Verma, Chief Executive Officer, […]
Panchayat Polls to be held on Non-Party Basis: Abdul Haq
KUPWARA: Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq on Thursday said that the government has decided to hold Panchayat elections on non-party basis. Addressing a Public meeting at Lolab in Kupwara district, Minister said the Panchayat polls will be held next month and all arrangements are being made to ensure smooth […]
Sham calls for effective implementation of Programmes launched under PHE, allied sectors
JAMMU,: Stressing that providing adequate potable drinking water and irrigation facilities to people is priority of the Government, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary asked the concerned for effective implementation of programmes launched under these sectors. The Minister was speaking at the meeting convened here today to get first hand appraisal […]
Altaf Bukahri orders constitution of complaint committees in all educational institutions
JAMMU,: In a significant move, Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, has ordered constitution of complaint committees in all Educational Institutions including Government and private degree colleges to look into and prevent sexual harassment of women working there. Chairing a meeting of senior officers here today, the Minister ordered to make it mandatory to […]
‘149 girls provided marriage assistance in 2017’DDC Budgam
BUDGAM, JANUARY 04: District Development Commissioner , Mohammad Harun Malik today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of various social welfare schemes in the district. During the meeting, DDC directed the concerned to conduct a door-to-door survey and create village level profile and ensure hassle-free sanctioning of the assistance to the beneficiaries. He also […]
Aiwan-e-Sahafat Becomes a Reality: Press Club Kashmir takes possession of Polo View premises
JAMMU: The Director Information & Public Relations, Mr Muneer-ul-Islam today formally handed over the possession of the 9-HB Building and the premises at Polo View, Srinagar to the office-bearers of the Press Club Kashmir. The possession letter of the building was handed over to Mr Mohammad Saleem Pandit, President Press Club Kashmir, on the directions […]
Telecommunications deptt establishes Public Wi-Fi hotspots in JK’s 204 rural BSNL Exchanges
JAMMU, JANUARY 4: To give impetus to telecom services in rural and remote areas with development of Wi-Fi infrastructure, the Department of Telecommunications through USOF has set up Public Wi-Fi hotspots in 204 rural BSNL Telephone Exchanges of various districts. This initiative of the department implemented through Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is aimed at […]
Chief Minister felicitates people on Gurupurab
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 04: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Gurupurab-the birthday anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of the Sikh religion. In her message, the Chief Minister said the values underlying the teachings of the great Guru should guide our endeavours to establish a […]
Triple talaq Bill is flawed in its present form; Rajya Sabha must amend it or send it to the dustbin
4 January 2018 The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 3 January. The Bill, which criminalises talaq-e-biddat (instant triple talaq), was passed by the Lok Sabha on 28 December without debate and discussion. There are serious issues with the Bill. Rajya Sabha must amend the Bill, or […]
