Hotel Incident: Maj Gogoi Shifted Out Of His Unit
SRINAGAR —The Army has shifted Major Leetul Gogoi, who was at the centre of the human shield controversy, has been shifted out of his unit and attached to local formation headquarters after being indicted by an Army Court of Inquiry(CoI) for fraternising with a Local girl in Srinagar, officials said Tuesday. Last month, the CoI instituted by the army indicted Gogoi, an officer […]
Restrictions in parts of Kashmir capital city tomorrow to prevent Muharram processions
srinagar:Restrictions will be imposed in parts of Kashmir capital city Srinagar tomorrow to prevent Muharram processions which remain banned in the area since 1989. A police official said that restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Shaheed Gunj, Batamaloo, Shergari, Kothibagh, Ram Munshi Bagh, Maisuma, and Kral Khud police stations. He […]
Petrol, Diesel Rates Scale New Highs
NEW DELHI — After a one-day hiatus, petrol and diesel prices Tuesday were hiked again to new highs. While rates were not changed on Monday, a 10 paise per litre hike in petrol price and a 9 paise a litre increase in diesel was effected Tuesday, according to a price notification of state-owned oil marketing companies. […]
Administrative Restructuring: SAC approves transfer of expenditure allocation to Finance Deptt
SRINAGAR, : In a significant decision, the State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved transfer of expenditure allocation powers from the Planning to the Finance Department. Advisors to Governor, B B Vyas, Shri K Vijay Kumar & Shri Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Chief Secretary BVR […]
Role of women pivotal to societal emancipation: Dr Farooq Lone
SRINAGAR, : Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, Tuesday said that contribution of women is pivotal for progress and prosperity of any society. The Secretary said this while speaking at a one-day orientation-cum-training programme organized by Resource Centre for Women Social Welfare Department for Nodal officers on ‘BetiBachaoBetiPadao’ (BBBP) campaign. On the occasion, […]
Govt rolls out maiden ‘JK Start-Up Policy-2018’
SRINAGAR, : The Industries & Commerce Department today formally rolled out the maiden “J&K Start-up Policy-2018” for the state. The Policy was approved by the State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik last week. Giving details, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Shailendra Kumar said the Policy aims to nurture and inspire the […]
ISM dispensary in Kangan village faces shortage of doctors, medicines
SRINAGAR,: An ISM dispensary at village Hayan of Kangan area of Ganderbal district is facing shortage of doctors and medicines. Local residents said that the dispensary was established in village however lacking basic infrastructure, staff and medicines. They said that due to the shortage of the doctors, paramedic staff and medicines people of the area […]
Flop of Asia’ — Sri Lanka slammed after cricket exit
DUBAI: Sri Lankan newspapers and fans lambasted the national cricket team Tuesday after the former champions were dumped out of the Asia Cup by up-and-coming Afghanistan. “The flop of Asia,” ran the private Daily Mirror’s headline, while the state-run Daily News said one-day cricket had hit a “nadir”. The Island daily lamented the “sad night […]
BSF Soldier Missing After Cross-Border Fire Along IB In Jammu
Jammu: A BSF jawan has been reported missing from along the International Border in Jammu after he was believed to have been hit by unprovoked cross-border fire, officials said Tuesday. They said the incident took place in the RS Pura sector of the IB after Pakistan opened fire at few locations on the Indian side including […]
Nursing students on road, seek classmates release
Srinagar : The Paramedical students on Tuesday staged a protest in Srinagar to demand the release of their classmate Muhammad Iqbal who was detained by police on Srinagar-Jammu highway on September 13. The students, holding placards reading ‘Release Iqbal’, ‘Iqbal is innocent’, ‘Where is the brother of 7 sisters’, assembled at press enclave here and chanted […]
