J&K Bank commissions ATM at Gonjipora
Srinagar, Apr 19: J&K Bank commissioned an Automated Teller Machine at Gonjipora Batwina in District Ganderbal. Zonal Head Kashmir Central-II Budgam Karanjit Singh inaugurated the ATM amid large gathering comprising of valuable customers, senior citizens, traders and local residents. Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head said, “The purpose of commissioning the ATM in Gonjipora is to […]
Change of Centre for Teachers’ test
JAMMU, APRIL 19- The J&K Services Selection Board, Jammu has intimated that the centre located at RMP Budgam for the candidates appearing in the test for the posts of Science and Math Teachers on April 21, 2018 has been shifted to JK Public School, Humhama, Budgam. Similarly, the Centre located at New Convent School, Gogji Bagh, Srinagar has been shifted […]
2 Pulwama cement manufacturers penalized
PULWAMA: The Field Executive of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) under the supervision of Assistant Controller Pulwama penalized two cement manufacturers for selling under-weight cement bags. “During a surprise inspection, two Lorries carrying cement supplies to other districts were intercepted. The weight of the bags was conducted on spot for net contents which was found 1 […]
Acid attack on 3 girls in Pakistan for rejecting marriage proposal
Islamabad: Three girls, including a sister duo, in Pakistan’s Punjab province suffered burn injuries in an acid attack on Thursday when they were allegedly attacked by the sisters’ uncle for rejecting a marriage proposal, according to media reports. The sisters and their friend — all said to be university students — were standing at a […]
More than 300 get death in Iraq for links to ISIS
Baghdad: Iraqi courts have sentenced to death a total of more than 300 people, including dozens of foreigners, for belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group, judicial sources said on Wednesday. The suspects are being tried by two courts, one near the former jihadist stronghold of Mosul in northern Iraq and another […]
Commercial license not needed for driving taxis, autos
NEW DELHI;Drivers of taxis, autos, e-rickshaws and two-wheelers have been exempted from seeking a separate commercial license. Drivers of taxis, autos, e-rickshaws and two-wheelers have been exempted from seeking a separate commercial license. Drivers of taxis, autos, e-rickshaws and two-wheelers have been exempted from seeking a separate commercial license for operating these vehicles, according to […]
Indian Sikh woman pilgrim in Pak converts to Islam, remarries
Chandigarh: An Indian Sikh woman from Punjab who went to Pakistan to attend Baisakhi festival has sought extension of her visa after marrying a Lahore-based Pakistani national and has reportedly embraced Islam. Kiran Bala, daughter of Manohar Lal from Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district, wrote to the Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) that her visa should be extended as […]
48 MPs, MLAs hold declared cases of crime against women, says ADR report
New Delhi: At least 48 MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crime against women, with BJP having the highest number of such politicans at 12, a report said on Thursday amid a nation-wide outrage over rape incidents, including UP’s Unnao where a ruling party lawmaker is an accused. “Out of 1,580 (33 per cent) […]
Rajnath says judiciary can not be misled
The Supreme Court order rejecting the plea for a probe into the death of Judge B H Loya has sent out a clear message that the judiciary cannot be “misled” by allegations based on political vendetta, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today. The minister, who posted a series of tweets, also came down heavily […]
Student protests have no justification: Naeem Akhter
Works Minister and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Naeem Akhtar on Thursday said that there was no reason for the students in Kashmir to hold protests over Kathua rape-and-murder case when the accused were already behind bars. “What is the occasion for protests, stone pelting [over Kathua case] when case is solved, accused in […]
