PDD’s need-based employee electrocuted in Budgam
Leopard mauls toddler to death
Budgam, Jun 07: A need-based employee working in the Power Development Department (PDD) was electrocuted while connecting power supply here in Meerpora Chewdara area of Budgam on Thursday. The deceased identified as Abdul Rehman Ganaie of Machama Beerwah, was carrying out some repairs near a transformer when he came in contact with live wire, said […]
CPI(M) stresses need to hold unconditional talks with Pak
New Delhi, Jun 07: Urging for a diplomatic initiative to hold unconditional dialogue with Pakistan, the CPI(M) said today that Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s offer to hold talks with Hurriyat leaders in Kashmir should also be taken forward. In an editorial in party organ ‘Peoples Democracy’, former CPI(M) general-secretary Prakash Karat said there is no […]
Centre may return 2 power projects?
Srinagar, Jun 07: The Centre has apprised Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti about its stand on the state’s demand for return of two power projects, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here today. “We have spoken to the chief minister about it and she is satisfied. Don’t worry,” Singh told reporters here on being asked about […]
Chief Minister hosts Iftaar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 07: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, hosted an Iftaar here this evening. Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh; Governor, N N Vohra; Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh; Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta; Ministers; Judges of the High Court; several Legislators; Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, GoC in C, Northern Command, Lt. Gen. […]
Govt committed to ensuring affordable healthcare for all: PM
New Delhi, Jun 7 : Noting that access to medicines is a “big concern” for the poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government is committed to decreasing the financial burden and ensuring affordable healthcare for every Indian. He stressed on the need to make health a mass movement through public participation. Interacting with […]
Union Home Minister, Governor discuss Kashmir situation
SRINAGAR, JUNE 7: Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister, who arrived here today on a two-day visit to the State, held discussions with Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan on various important issues relating to security management, matters relating to efficient delivery of public services and the future growth and development of the State. Governor […]
Naeem inaugurates exhibition of rare manuscripts, artefacts in Srinagar
‘Exhibition held for first time since 1981, great opportunity to explore JK’s glorious past’
SRINAGAR, JUNE 7: Minister for Public Works and Culture, Naeem Akhtar, today threw open an extraordinary five-day exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts, Islamic art objects and calligraphy specimen at the main gallery in Tourist Reception Centre here. On display in the exhibition that will remain open to the public till June 11 are some rare […]
Dr. Farooq Abdullah attends BB Cant Board Meeting
Reviews developmental works and seeks redressal of various public grievances
Srinagar: National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday attended a meeting of the Badami Bagh Cantonment Board in Srinagar and reviewed ongoing developmental works as well as various public grievances. Dr. Farooq Abdullah reviewed the issue of the GB Pant Hospital Dispensary where the Board-operated dispensary had provided […]
Pranab visits Hedgewar birthplace ahead of RSS speech
Nagpur, Jun 7 : Former President and the Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee today visited the birth place of the RSS founding Sarsanghachalak Keshav Baliram Hedgewar ahead of his much-anticipated speech at the Sangh headquarters here. Mukherjee was welcomed by the RSS chief Bhagwat. According to sources, this visit to pay tributes to Hedgewar was not […]
Virat Kohli set to receive Polly Umrigar award
New Delhi: Following his phenomenal showing in the past two seasons, India skipper Virat Kohli will be presented with the prestigious Polly Umrigar award for the best international cricketer (2016-17 and 2017-18) at the BCCI Awards to be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the board announced on Thursday. The Board of Control for Cricket in […]
