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 Workshop on ‘Journalism and Peacebuilding’ begins at CUK

 Workshop on ‘Journalism and Peacebuilding’ begins at CUK

Srinagar, May 12, 2017 A two-day capacity-building workshop on ‘Journalism and Peacebuilding’ began at Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Friday. The workshop is being organised by Department of Convergent Journalism in collaboration with Centre for Law & Development Policy (CLD) and Kargil Development Project. The workshop is aimed to sensitize journalism students about the […]

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Omer meets Vohra

Omer meets Vohra

SRINAGAR:  Omar Abdullah, MLA and former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today.   Abdullah apprised the Governor about his views regarding the obtaining law and order, education and development scenario in the State. The Governor discussed with  Abdullah the measures required to be taken at this juncture and […]

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Massive road up gradation across state.Naeem

Massive road up gradation across state.Naeem

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Around Rs 5000 crore are available for upgradation of roads in Jammu and Kashmir under the flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), PMGSY and CRF for the current fiscal. This information was given at a meeting convened here today under the chairmanship of Minister for Public Works Department, Mr Naeem Akhtar. The meeting […]

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Basharat for high density plantation.

Basharat for high density plantation.

Deputation of New Kashmir Fruit Association Parimpora calls on Horticulture Minister SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari, today chaired a meeting to take a comprehensive review of procurement of high density plants and overall functioning of the Horticulture Department. Secretary Horticulture Department Mohammad Hussain Malik, Director Horticulture Kashmir Rafiq Ahmad Hakim, […]

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Model forest nursery to come up at Kralsangri.

Model forest nursery to come up at Kralsangri.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh today inspected various forest compartments and nurseries here at Kralsangri and interacted with locals. The Minister asked the Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) to involve local people in the plantation drives in the area. He said Government is making all efforts to cover all open […]

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DDB Budgam held

DDB Budgam held

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga, Wednesday chaired District Development Board meeting of Budgam district during which a CAPEX budget of Rs 184.79 crore for year 2017-18 was approved.  Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Legislators, Hakeem Mohammad Yasin, Aga Syed Rohullah, Aga Sayeed Mahmood, Ali Mohammad Dar, Saif ud Din Bhat, Vice […]

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Government to facilitate speedy justice.

Government to facilitate speedy justice.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Rural Development Law and Justice, Abdul Haq, today said that the Government is committed to facilitate speedy delivery of justice and added that the judiciary aims at defending the democratic and constitutional rights of the people.           The Minister stated this while reviewing the status of pending criminal cases in […]

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Water transport still an option.

Water transport still an option.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today inaugurated a day long workshop on Urban Mobility Transformation Solutions for Srinagar City organized by SMC Speaking on the occasion, Minister called for smooth mobility of transport for entire valley including Srinagar city and stressed on revival of traditional water transport, which has been abandoned […]

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Student unrest discussed at Rajbhawan.

Student unrest discussed at Rajbhawan.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Governor N.N. Vohra, deeply disturbed by the series of recent reports on incidents involving students in situations leading to public disorder, has been repeatedly stressing his concern that the educational interests of the entire student community must be vigorously advanced and selfishly protected and, under no circumstances, should the future careers of […]

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`Mehbooba’s statement sweeping and unrealistic’

`Mehbooba’s statement sweeping and unrealistic’

Srinagar: According to Hurriyat (G) press statement, “Mehbooba Mufti wherein she termed J&K as the “crown” of India, Hurriyat on Tuesday termed it unrealistic and ridiculous and said no doubt it is a crown & belongs to people of J&K, however It is not a personal property of any pro-Indian leader. Hurriyat while commenting over […]