Article 35-A: Shutdown call for August 29 postponed; Protest programme withdrawn
Srinagar The Joint Resistance Leadership on Friday withdrew the protest programme and August 29 shutdown call in view of deferment by the Supreme Court of hearing of petitions calling for scrapping of Article 35-A. Hurriyat (M) chief and chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq made the announcement during his weekly address at the Jamia […]
Eradicate water shortage,Mehbooba to PHE
Jhelum dredging, FSC earth cutting in full pace SRINAGAR Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed the PHE Department to take due cognizance of the reports of drinking water shortage coming from various parts of the State and overcome the problem by early commissioning of water supply schemes. Chairing a review meeting of drinking water and […]
200 swimmers trained at Nigeen Water Sports Centre
Tourism Deptt gives away certificates to swimmers, extends coaching camp ending August SRINAGAR Department of Tourism Kashmir today gave away certificates to around 200 swimmers after successfully completing the course at Nigeen Water Sports Center. The department started swimming coaching camp at Nigeen Water Sports Center in the month of June for non-swimmers which […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traders, transporters protesting shifting of Batamaloo Bus Stand cane charged
Srinagar At least twenty people including traders and transporters were injured after police cane-charged a protest demonstration held at Batamaloo on Thursday against the shifting of General Bus Stand to Parimpora. The protesters had gathered for a sit-in at the erstwhile Batamaloo GBS, however, as soon as they started their march towards the main Batamaloo […]
Non-availability of ambulance driver leads to death of Kangan resident, locals allege
Srinagar Non-availability of Ambulance driver has led to the death of a young man and sparked protests in Kangan area of Ganderbal district. Shouting slogans against the hospital authorities, the protesters demanded action against the erring driver and concerned persons on the duty. According to witnesses 22-year-old Mohammad Rafiq Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat […]
KTMF,KEA back strike call given by separatists
The trader bodies in Kashmir valley, including Kashmir Traders Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) and Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), have backed the separatists strike call on August 29 against alleged attempts being made to abrogate Article 35-A. “We are ready to face bullets in order to protect the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be […]
