Nirmal assures JKEEGA of early redress of their grievances
SRINAGAR A deputation of Jammu and Kashmir Electric Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) today called on the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh The Minister for Finance Dr Haseeb Drabu was also present. The deputation led by its president Peerzada Hidyatullah and other office bearers raised several issues like regularization at various levels, Assured Career Progression […]
Physical fitness, mental alertness equally important for healthy life: Mehbooba
CM joins Run for Health SRINAGAR Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has underscored the need for physical fitness alongwith mental alertness for leading a healthy life. She said her Government is laying focus on the development of sports and physical activity in the State. The Chief Minister said this while attending a morning walk […]
Army, police on high alert in Jammu
Army police and security forces have been on high alert in Miran Sahib Jammu and Udhumpur after reports that some locals have seen suspecious movement of people in some areas. Fearing there might have been some infiltration in these areas army and security forces have been doing sudden searching and have been on high alert.
Pakistan qualify for Hockey World Cup
Lahore, Aug 24 (IANS) Former hockey powerhouse Pakistan qualified for a major tournament after a gap of six years when they made the cut for the men’s World Cup 2018, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Thursday. Pakistan, the record World Cup winners, had missed out on the 2014 World Cup in The Hague, […]
Dy CM for effective enforcement of food safety rules
SRINAGAR Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today directed the officers to put in place a vibrant and robust mechanism in order to check the food adulteration and ensure strict enforcement of food safety and standard rules. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing officers during a meeting regarding delegation of powers to food safety officers […]
Several deputations from Anantnag, adjoining areas meet Chief Minister
SRINAGAR Several deputations and individuals from various parts of Anantnag district today called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and brought their problems into her notice. A deputation of transporters sought construction of a separate enclosure for them in the town for their smooth functioning and minimizing frequent traffic congestions. A deputation from […]
Faf du Plessis to lead star-studded World XI on Pakistan tour
Thursday Aug 24 2017 KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday named the star studded World XI side which will tour the country in September, led by South Africa’s Faf du Plessis. The 14-member squad has representation from seven countries. The World XI includes five players from South Africa, three from Australia, two from the […]
Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati to skip Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Opposition rally in Patna on Sunday
Thursday, August 24th 2017 Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati will not be attending Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Opposition rally scheduled for August 27 in Patna, PTI reported. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and CP Joshi will be present at the event on behalf of the Congress, […]
BJP using triple talaq ruling to impose uniform civil code: CPI-M
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Hailing the Supreme Court verdict on triple talaq, the CPI-M has alleged that the BJP was trying to impose a uniform civil code on people. “The BJP is trying to utilise the arguments against triple talaq as grounds for imposing a uniform civil code,” an editorial in the CPI-M journal […]
Privacy a Fundamental Right, rules SC
24 August 2017 A nine-judge Constitution bench unanimously overruled the two earlier judgments of the apex court that right to privacy is not protected under the Constitution. In a landmark decision that will affect the lives of all Indians, the Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously declared that right to privacy was a Fundamental Right […]
