Honey processing is yielding sweet returns for farmers in the Kashmir Valley
srinagar:-Towseefa Rizwi, a woman entrepreneur in the Shalhar village of Bandipora district in North Kashmir, compares herself with the women working in the government sector and finds one big difference: “I am independent,” she said. Rizwi is the owner of Kashmir Valley Agro Industry where her husband Parvez works as production manager. She mainly deals […]
Mehbooba Mufti orders withdrawal of stone-pelting cases against 4,327 Jammu and Kashmir youths
The decision was taken after Union Home Ministry made the recommendation in this regard after the newly-appointed Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma submitted his report. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday ordered the withdrawal of cases of stone-pelting against 4,327 youths. This follows the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by Director […]
Mehbooba withdraws cases against thousands of youth
In a major decision of far reaching impact, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has approved the withdrawal of cases against 4327 youth involved in 744 cases of law and order nature. This follows the recommendation of a high powered committee headed by Director General of Police which submitted its report to her today. The DGP has […]
Dr Drabu asks to take all stakeholders on board
JAMMU,: For smooth transition to the new Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) system, Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment Dr Haseeb A Drabu directed the concerned to conduct interactive exercises with all stakeholders to build a consensus besides educating them about the new system. The Minister said this while convening a meeting to review the progress made […]
MHA concerned on Tihar Jail incident
Jail authorities across India directed to ensure safety of prisoners Srinagar,: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has directed the jail authorities across India to ensure safety of prisoners and the jail inmates do not face any torture. The Union Home Minister has taken the cognizance of reports about torture of Kashmiri prisoners in Tihar Jail […]
Five years and counting, victims of Budhshah Nagar Murder case await justice
Srinagar, : Victim’s family of the infamous 2012 Budshah Nagar Murder case has been awaiting justice since past five years, hoping that the accused would be brought to the book soon. Ghulam Muhammad Shah and his three family members were injured on being attacked with rods by family of their neighbour on July 4, 2012. […]
Govt schools being strengthened through modern infrastructure, technological interventions: Dy CM
KATHUA,: Reiterating the commitment towards equipping government educational institutions with modern infrastructure and technological interventions, DyCM, Dr. Nirmal Singh said that well trained and qualified human resources are being be provided in these institutions to enable students match present education scenario. “The Government is working under a well knit plan to provide quality education to […]
Discipline, good behavior key to excellent policing: Mehbooba
`You need to do parenting of youth, they ought to be counselled, educated, guided’ KATHUA,: Lauding the J&K Police for its patience and discipline in dealing with situations, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said good behavior with people and strict discipline are key to excellent policing. Addressing the Attestation cum Passing Out Parade of 25th batch […]
Manufacture of below 50-micron polythene banned in JK: Lal Singh
KATHUA, -Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh on Wednesday said the Government is taking all possible measures to prevent pollution of State’s environment and ecology adding that the Pollution Control Board (PCB) has been asked to strictly follow the guidelines of the Government and take stern action against the defaulters. Addressing a public meeting […]
Govt committed to preserve JK’s water bodies: Asiea Naqash
SRINAGAR, : Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Asiea Naqash said that the government is committed to protect and preserve all water bodies in the Valley, including the ones in the City. The Minister said this while reviewing the progress of various drainage and sewerage schemes undertaken by SMC, UEED, LAWDA and SDA […]
