Governor remits life imprisonment of 7 convicts
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 14: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 34 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N N Vohra today that the remaining term of the seven life convict prisoners shall be remitted with effect from 15th August 2018. The convicts whose life imprisonment has been remitted include, Bashir Ahmad S/o […]
Jio starts registration of broadband service for home users
New Delhi: After 4G mobile services, Reliance Jio today started registration for optical fibre based fixed-line broadband service through which it has claimed to offer download speed of one gigabit per second. “JioGigaFiber. Make your neighbourhood #Gigaready with Gigabit wifi, TV, smart home, free calling and more,” read the registration option in MyJio App. At present, […]
Only dialogue can solve problems faced by Jammu and Kashmir: Governor
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today asserted that only dialogue and discussion can solve problems faced by the state as a confrontational approach will never lead to any resolution. Vohra, who took office of the Governor in the state 10 years ago, was delivering his I-Day address at the Sher-e-Kashmir […]
valley shuts on August 15
Srinagar:A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir on Wednesday following a strike call given by Joint resistance leadership comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik against August 15 celebrations in Kashmir. All businesses and shops were closed and traffic remained off the roads, however, schools, colleges, and government institutions […]
Panchayat, urban local body polls in September: Governor
Srinagar Governor N N Vohra said on Wednesday that the urban local body and panchayat polls in the state, which have not been organised for several years, will be held from September this year. Governor N N Vohra during in his independence speech said that elections to urban local bodies and panchayats have been pending […]
Kashmir problems can be solved by embracing people: PM Modi says
Srinagar:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during his speech on Independence Day said that every problem in Jammu and Kashmir can be solved by embracing its people. According to a report published by Hindustan Times, PM Modi in a speech said that three should be an equal and balanced development in all three regions which include […]
We must ensure women have freedom to choose: Prez’s I-day message to nation
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday asserted that contentious issues and extraneous debates should not be allowed to distract us at a “pivotal moment” when the country is at the cusp of achieving many long-awaited goals. In his televised address to the nation on the eve of India’s 72nd Independence Day, Kovind recalled […]
Minor crushed to death by speedy car in Kunzar
Baramulla: In a tragic road accident a minor boy was crushed to death by a speedy Taveera vehicle in Kunzar area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla on Tuesday, sources said. They identified the deceased as Nasir Hussain age 3 years, of Kangomdar area of Tangmerg. Kunzar police have arrested the driver, sources said.
New govt under Imran Khan wants Kashmir issue to be solved through dialogue: Pak envoy
NEWDEIHI:_Pakistan’s incoming leadership under Imran Khan has accorded importance to good relations with all neighbours, including India, and finding a solution to the Kashmir issue through dialogue, the Pakistani envoy said on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day at the high commission in New Delhi, Sohail Mahmood said positive developments, such as […]
JK Bank dedicates multipurpose pick-up vehicles to JDA under CSR initiative
Jammu, Aug 14: J&K Bank under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative handed over two multipurpose pick-up collection vehicles to the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) here today. J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed, handed over the keys of the vehicles to the JDA Vice Chairman, Pawan Rathore, at a simple but impressive function in […]
