Fear grips Valley
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead Geelani-led Hurriyat activist and a student in two different incidents in Kashmir Valley, sending fresh fears on the streets that government gunmen were given free hand. Another civilian of Kupwara district was shot dead in Srinagar by unidentified gunmen, sending shock waves among the people as they fear that government […]
Govt enlists 40000 new cases for pension under social security schemes
SRINAGAR,: In a significant decision, the Governor’s Administration today approved sanction of 40000 new cases for old age, widow and specially-abled pension under various social security schemes. According to a spokesman of the Social Welfare Department, district-wise cases approved for additional sanction include 3240 for Srinagar, 1109 for Ganderbal, 3165 for Budgam, 2600 for Anantnag, […]
JK Bank opens Business Unit, ATM at Industrial Estate, SICOP Udhampur
Srinagar,: Industries are the premium clientele of JK Bank and backbone of the J&K state economy. The Bank intends to empower every individual and every business by providing the capital to entrepreneurs in the nook and corner of the state. The bank has reoriented its business operations in a direction that catalyses growth in the […]
Badminton Tournament Men Section held at Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu
Jammu: On the 2nd day of the tournament, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports & Physical Education, University of Jammu witnessed the matches and appreciated all the players for their efforts in their respective matches. Among other present in the venue were Sh. Sumesh Sharma, Sh. Mahesh Sharma, Sh. Vijay Kumar, Sh. Jatinder Singh, Dr. […]
Advisor Kumar inaugurates Audio-Visual Unit, Studio at Media Complex Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar inaugurated Audio-Visual Unit and Studio of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) at Media Complex, here today. The Audio-Visual Unit and the Recording Studio has been constructed by the R&B Department at a cost of around Rs 1.30 crore. Secretary Information Sarmad Hafeez, Director Information, Tariq […]
Jammu: Advisor Ganai reviews functioning of Agriculture, allied Deptts
JAMMU,: Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today exhorted upon the Agriculture department functionaries to redouble their efforts for sustained growth of agriculture sector, while calling for introduction of agriculture models that can substantially increase farmer’s income. The Advisor was speaking at a meeting convened to review the functioning of Agriculture, Horticulture and Floriculture departments […]
Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom passes away after prolonged illness
Islamabad: Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, died of cancer in London on Tuesday as her husband remains locked up in jail in his home country following his fall from power. Nawaz, 68, who was first lady of Pakistan three times, was diagnosed with lymphoma in August last year and […]
Team morale high for Asia Cup: Sarfraz Ahmed
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed on Monday said that his team morale was high for the forthcoming Asia Cup, hoping that every player will perform well. “The team has prepared a lot for the tournament and we will try our best to perform well in all three categories,” Sarfraz said while speaking to […]
52 people, including 4 children, die as bus falls into valley in Telangana
Hyderabad: At least 52 people were killed and more than 34 others injured when a state-owned Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus fell off a ghat road of a hill into a gorge in Telangana’s Jagtial district on Tuesday. Among those dead, 4 were children, 32 women and 15 men. The Jagtial depot bus had 60 passengers […]
Police version of Achabal encounter
Police said that they have successfully repulsed a midnight militant attack in acchabal and killed one Lashkar militant. Police said that in this brief shootout one cop was injured and hospitalised. Police further said that they have recovered one weapon and two vehicles used by militants for the attack.authorities have suspended Internet services in south […]
