Protests take a political turn in Kashmir over the sand extraction contracts
By: Shayib Bhat VOV Srinagar While the JK administration has awarded contracts to outsiders for sand extraction, stone quarrying and mining etc, now the JK Apni Party has decided to intervene in the protests by the locals against such contracts as they have been claiming that such tendering process has left them without any work. […]
“From secret talks, come forward and talk Kashmir on table”
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Saturday said that India and Pakistan should move out from the secret talks spell to the table and talk about all the outstanding issues which are responsible for keeping the relationship sour and sort them out by dialogue. Omar Said that time is right for […]
President Kovind’s Health Condition Is Stable, Being Referred To AIIMS: Officials
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for a health check-up, officials said. President Kovind had undergone a few medical tests at the Army’s Research and Referral hospital after he had complained of chest discomfort on Friday morning. Announcing that the president’s health condition […]
Bairstow, Stokes star as England chase 337 to level series
PUNE: Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes launched a six-hitting feast as England chased down 337 against India in a series-levelling win in the second One-day International on Friday. Bairstow (124) and Stokes (99) put on 175 for the second wicket and smashed 17 sixes between them as England romped home in 43.3 overs with six […]
In-charge ZEO dies of heart attack while on duty in Rajouri
Jammu: A Zonal Education Officer (in-charge) died of cardiac arrest while performing duty in Rajouri district of Jammu region, official said on Saturday. They said Principal Higher secondary School Panihad, also working as in-charge ZEO, Zone Peeri in District Rajouri, Rajesh Gupta died due to cardiac arrest while discharging the official responsibilities. CMO Rajouri Dr […]
Under cloud
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has figured in the recent supplementary charge sheet filed by NIA in connection with Davinder Singh and Naveed Babu case. She has also received summons earlier from the Enforcement Directorate to appear before them at New Delhi office. After taking recourse to the court, finally Mehbooba Mufti decided to cooperate […]
J&K Tourism enthrals jam packed audience in national capital
Organizes grand road show at Delhi NEW DELHI, MARCH 26: The Department of Tourism J&K in collaboration with the Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) organized a grand promotional evening and roadshow in New Delhi in which more than 200 prominent travel agents including heads of main travel bodies, various signatories and senior officers participated. […]
Advisor Baseer Khan holds grievance camp at Vessu Migrant Colony
Takes first hand appraisal of services, facilities & issues Stresses for early completion of projects KULGAM, MARCH 26: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today held a grievance redressal camp at Migrant Colony Vessu to take first hand appraisal of issues and to oversee the services and facilities available for migrants at the colony. […]
210 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 210 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 129413. Among the cases reported today, 169 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 41 infections.
Amazon asks India not to change rules till probe is complete: Report
Amazon has asked the Indian government not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules until investigations into its business practices had been concluded, a global news wire reported. The Amazon move comes at a time when high-level discussions are being in the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) on a draft FDI in […]
