I am representing students in Govt: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR Stressing that welfare of students remains a top priority of his Government, Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said that his role is to defend and represent the interests of the students. The Minister made these remarks during the Annual Day function at Minto Circle Higher Secondary School, Alochibagh where he was the Chief Guest. […]
Sports tournaments generate travel interest in England: Survey
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Sports tournaments like Women’s Cricket World Cup had a trickle down effect on tourism in England, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by online accommodation booking website Hotels.com, said hotel searches for England by Indian travellers rose by 16 per cent during the Women’s Cricket World Cup period during […]
ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 schedule revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the Under-19 World Cup, which will be held from January 13 to February 3, 2018 in New Zealand. Defending champions West Indies will open their campaign against hosts New Zealand in the inaugural Group A day-night fixture of the U-19 Cricket World Cup, which will […]
Shooting stone kills man on Zojila Pass
A 50-year-old man was killed after a shooting stone hit him near Zojila pass on Srinagar-Leh highway on Thursday. An official identified the deceased as Ghulam Nabi Shah, son of Abdul Gani Shah, resident of Khrew area of Pampore. Shah died on the spot after a shooting stone hit him near Zojila Pass, said the […]
Islamic University students protest killing of Hizb militant Irfan Sheikh
Srinagar The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora students on Thursday staged a protest against the killing of their former university mate and Hizb militant Irfan ul Haq Sheikh in a gunfight with forces on August 13. Reports said that the students staged a protest inside the University campus. The protesters were carrying […]
Indian aggression in IoK has increased: FO spokesperson
(Agencies) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria remarked that Indian aggression in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) has increased over time. While addressing FO’s weekly press briefing, Zakaria remarked that Indian forces have martyred six Kashmiris in the last five days. Moreover, Indian forces have also imprisoned the Hurriyat leadership and denied them basic amenities. Foreign […]
All educational institutions in Pulwama to remain closed Tomorrow: District Administration
According tho the Directions of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama All educational institutions belonging to Tehsil Pulwama and Kakapora will remain closed tomorrow as precaution measures.
Akhilesh detained on way to attend protest rally
August 17, 2017(Agencies) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav was on Thursday detained by the police here when he was on his way to Auraiya to attend a protest rally. Yadav, who was later released and allowed to go to Lucknow, attacked the Yogi Adityanath government in the state alleging that it was misusing state machinery. The former chief minister […]
Kerala collector who barred Mohan Bhagwat from hoisting tricolour transferred
August 17, 2017(Agencies) The Palakkad collector, whose orders were defied by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat by hoisting the national flag at an aided school, has been transferred with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today maintaining that it was a routine exercise. The collector’s orders were apparently based on the guidelines which, among other […]
JK Police cops denied accommodation at Delhi
Srinagar A two-member team of officers from Jammu and Kashmir Police, which came to Delhi for an investigation, was denied accommodation at several guesthouses and hotels at Jamia Masjid area before the ‘Independence Day celebrations’ on Monday. Strict security arrangements at Red Fort and its surrounding areas meant that no hotel was ready to give […]
