Contractual employees of SBM begins hunger strike, demands regularisation
SRINAGAR, The contractual employees working under Central sponsored Scheme, Saakshar Bharat Mission (SBM) demanding regularisation of their services Thursday started 48 hours Hunger strike protest here in Srinagar. Scores of protesting employees from various districts of Kashmir Valley assembled here in partap park under the banner of All Jammu and Kashmir and raised slogans against the […]
Shadows of Article 35(A)
The shadows of Article 35(A) being challenged in different courts have shown that it has an impact on the overall turf mainstream politics in J&K State. Working President of National Conference and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that to use only these elections as the reason to delay the decision on the Article 35(A) […]
Governor for taking benefit of flagship central schemes to improve JK’s power scenario
SRINAGAR,: Governor Satya Pal Malik today called for taking maximum benefit from the flagship power sector schemes of the Government of India to ensure tangible improvement in electricity supply to the consumers in the State “With adequate central funding available under various schemes for universal power coverage, the state’s Power Development Department (PDD) should take […]
At UN, Pakistan calls for resolving Kashmir & Palestine disputes for world peace
UNITED NATIONS – On the eve of the 73nd session of United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan has called for strengthening the world body’s role in conflict resolution, while spotlighting Kashmiri people’s decades-long struggle for their right to self-determination in Indian occupied Kashmir. “We must summon the collective will to address protracted and complex disputes and […]
Upgraded polytechnics, ITIs to meet industrial demands: Advisor Ganai
SRINAGAR, : Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today emphasized on the need for upgradation of polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to increase the job prospects of youth and to meet the skilled labour demand of industrial sector of State. The Advisor Ganai said this in a pre-placement awareness cum counselling programme, “Career Excellence” […]
Aripal village of Tral faces hardship due to absence of bridge
SRINAGAR, : Residents of Dar Ganie Gund, Nagnaad and Heevan Yangvani villages in tehsil Aripal area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing immense hardships due to absence of a bridge over a local stream. Situated in the foothills of Vasturvan forest, Nagnaad, Heevan and Dar Ganie Gund are tiny hamlets that remains cut off […]
Gay sex not a crime in India: SC
New Delhi: The gay community has the same right in India as any ordinary citizen, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday ending a draconian British-era law that criminalised gay sex and heralding a new, bright era for gay rights in the country. In a unanimous decision, the five-judge bench — led by Chief Justice of India […]
Pakistan to raise Kashmir issue at every forum: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said Pakistan would continue to raise the issue of “gross and systematic human rights violations” by the occupational forces in the Indian Occupied Jammu Kashmir (IoK) at all international fora. The foreign minister discussed the latest situation in the IoK with Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar […]
Arif Alvi elected Pakistan’s 13th President
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s Dr Arif Alvi has been elected the 13th President of Pakistan, according to provisional results, Dawn reported. The counting of the votes is under way, and while the Election Commission of Pakistan is scheduled to announce official results tomorrow, provisional results have started pouring in. Alvi, according to unofficial results, has edged out […]
All accused in Gang Rape and murder of 09 year old girl of Boniyar,Uri arrested,Police
Srinagar:-Police Station Boniyar, Uri received a written complaint from one Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai R/O Lari, Trikanjan, Uri about missing of her 09 years old daughter on previous day, whom he feared might have been abducted. On receipt of this complaint, case FIR No. 43/2018 under section 363 RPC was registered in P/S Boniyar and investigation […]
