Srinagar: Calling slain Muhammad Maqbool Bhat as the father of the nation, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik on Friday said Bhat’s struggle and sacrifices represent every “subjugated” human. In a statement, the party spokesman said that slain Muhammad Afzal Guru also trod his path and sacrificed his life for the […]
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over loss of precious lives due to snow avalanche at Jawahar Tunnel where an avalanche had struck a police post last evening. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families in their hour of grief.
Jammu: Drugs & Food Control Organization (D&FCO) has suspended licenses of three retail/wholesale medicine selling establishments in Jammu district during its ongoing drive. The D&FCO has constituted various squads to carry out surprise inspections to keep a check on spurious drugs. As part of its ongoing drive, inspection teams of the D&FCO carried out extensive […]
Srinagar: The government as per an order under No. 196-GAD of 2019, Dated: 08-02-2019, said that in the interest of administration following transfers have been made. Arun Kumar Mehta, IAS (JK:1988), presently on leave, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department. Raj Kumar Goyal, IAS (JK:1990), Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department, […]
Srinagar: Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday demanded opening of traditional routes to facilitate travel and supplies of essentials in Jammu and Kashmir. In a series of tweets, Mirwaiz expressed anguish saying that the administration was apathetic and callous towards the people of Kashmir who are struggling to cope with the adverse weather conditions. Mirwaiz […]
Srinagar: Seven bodies have been recovered from avalanche hit area near Jawahar Tunnel by the rescue team. Reports quoting Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik said that 7 bodies have been recovered from the avalanche site near Jawahar Tunnel while two persons were rescued alive. He said that there are apprehensions that one more body […]
Srinagar: Octogenarian Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani Friday paid rich tributes to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru on their “martyrdom” anniversaries. In a statement, Geelani reiterated his demand for the return of mortal remains of the duo who were buried in the Tihar Jail premises. “Although it is […]
Srinagar: A family in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district had a narrow escape after a tree fell on their house due to heavy snowfall, officials said Friday. Special Police Officer (SPO) Fareed Ahmed’s house in Chakka area here was completely damaged after the tree fell over it on Thursday evening, Additional Superintendent of Police of […]
New Delhi: An “independent” CBI should raid the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), seize files and make arrests in connection with the Rafale fighter jet deal, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Friday. His party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said he will file a case against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of the […]
Srinagar: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday that Islamabad will present evidence in the case of convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on February 19, reported Pakistan’s Express News. Speaking at a reception in Manchester, the foreign minister further said that the country’s legal team will present its stance […]
