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 […]
Raj Bhawan intervention
VThe new governor has reportedly intervened and sought the release of father of Hizb Operation Chief Riyaz Naikoo and said that he will not tolerate such actions by police as if they were some lawless force. One of the national newspapers has carried a story that the officials from the Raj Bhawan intervened and got […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews developmental scenario of Anantnag
ANANTNAG, : The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a high-level meeting of officers of civil administration at Dak Bunglow, Khanabal to review the progress of core sectors including R&B, Education, Health, PMGSY, Power, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, FCS&CA, Mega projects under execution in the district. The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis […]
Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Governor
Srinagar, : Sh. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Member Parliament, Rajya Sabha met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Sh. Azad extended warm greetings to Sh. Malik on his appointment as Governor of J&K. Governor and Sh. Azad held wide ranging discussions regarding the security challenges facing the State and the steps required […]
