Authorities foil Shopian chalo, Geelani, Mirwaiz barred to march towards Shopian
Srinagar, : Authorities on Wednesday foiled Shopian chalo march called by the Joint resistance Leadership (JRL) by imposing restrictions in Srinagar areas. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik had called for Shopian chalo to exhibit solidarity with the bereaved families of Shopian whose beloved were killed on Sunday. […]
K-resolution, dialogue with Pakistan, restoration of autonomy must to take Kashmir out of storm: Dr Farooq
Srinagar,: National Conference president, member parliament and three time former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah here on Wednesday lambasted the central government for its continuing silence over continuing cycle of killings of youth and hard posturing over dialogue with Pakistan. According to the KNS correspondent, talking to reporters in Kangan where a youth was killed […]
Govt orders transfers, postings in administration
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The Government today ordered transfer of Mohammad Javed Khan, IAS, Excise Commissioner, J&K, and as per the orders he shall await further adjustment in the General Administration Department (GAD). According to an order issued by GAD, Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Navin K Choudhary shall hold the charge of the […]
Govt Deptts, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies asked to purchase cement from JK Cements Ltd only
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The State Government has asked all the government departments, state owned PSUs & Autonomous Bodies to purchase cement from J&K Cements only in all such cases where cement is supplied or can be supplied departmentally to the executing agency/contractors etc. “The Treasury Officers/DDOs shall ensure that no claim preferred by any agency in […]
3-day Idea Exchange Programme concludes at KU
Srinagar, A three-day Idea Exchange Programme (IEP) concluded at the University of Kashmir on Wednesday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi chaired the valedictory session and underlined the importance of student and faculty exchange programmes in the growth and development of universities. The Idea Exchange Programme was organised by the Department of Students Welfare in collaboration […]
Smith rules out challenge to ball-tampering ban
MELBOURNE: Banned former captain Steve Smith will not contest the sanctions imposed on him by Cricket Australia (CA) for his role in last month’s ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the batsman said on Wednesday. Smith and former vice-captain David Warner were handed 12-month bans, while batsman Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months after the […]
No excuse for teams not to tour Pakistan now: Sarfraz
KARACHI: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed urged the world to change its perception about playing international cricket in the country after a highly successful T20I series against West Indies in Karachi. He also heaped praise on his team-mates for completing a 3-0 clean sweep, despite the depleted resources of the opposition, reported Cricinfo. “I have been […]
No shutdown call in Kashmir on Friday, Says KTMF
Srinagar: The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) on Wednesday clarified that the federation has not called for any strike on Friday. The statement came after some rumours were circulated about a shutdown call across Kashmir on Friday against the killings in south Kashmir on Sunday.
Mehbooba welcomes SC observation on Article 370
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people,” Mufti said in […]
Geelani barred from marching to Shopian by Polic
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday was not allowed to move out of his residence where he has been placed under detention. A spokesman of the outfit said that a posse of policemen deployed outside Geelani’s residence in Hyderpora prevented him from coming out. Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali […]
