We did not boycott the polls, we stayed away: Omar Abdullah
The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on the National Conference’s political strategy and the issues before the State
BY:Peerzada Ashiq Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a low voter turnout in the recent urban local body (ULB) elections, which the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stayed away from. Former J&K Chief Minister and NC vice president Omar Abdullah discusses his party’s decision to stay away from the polls, the BJP’s performance […]
Members of Bait-ul-Mal Trust calls on DC Shopian
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 31: The Deputy Commissioner Shopian Dr. Owais Ahmad Wednesday interacted with members of Bait-ul-Mal Shopian (NGO/ NPO) and discussed various activities run by trust in the district. The members of trust raised several issues on which deputy commissioner assured them of every possible help. The Deputy Commissioner on the occasion appreciated the works […]
Allama Iqbal Library, KU awarded ISO-CERTIFICATION
Srinagar, Oct 31: Allama Iqbal Library (AIL), University of Kashmir (KU) has been awarded with ISO-9001:2015 certification on 18-10-18. The certification has been done for ‘Quality Management System’ of the libraries in compliance with the scope ‘’ Provision of Library Services to address Academic and Research Needs of the Scholar, Students and Teaching Fraternity of […]
LMD B’la penalizes paint manufacturing company
BARAMULLA, OCTOBER 31: Legal Metrology Department Baramulla imposed a fine of Rs. 25000 on a leading paints manufacturing company for not complying with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Earlier, Legal Metrology Officer Sopore had booked a case against the company for not passing on the reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate benefits […]
Modi govt trying to damage every institution of India: Yechury
New Delhi, Oct 31 : CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury Wednesday held the Narendra Modi government responsible for the “current mess” in autonomous institutions of CBI, RBI and others, alleging that the Centre was trying to “damage every single institution of the country”. He claimed the ruling dispensation was in a desperate bid to transfer blame […]
T-20 Cricket Championship underway at Kupwara
KUPWARA: T-20 tournament organised by District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with Department of youth Services & Sports Kupwara is underway. The tournament which commenced on October 30 at Sports Galizoo Kupwara. Match first was played between Lutha (zone Tangdar) vs Dulipora (Zone Rajwar) in which Dulipora won the by 4 wickets. Second atch was played […]
No formal invite was sent to President Trump to visit India: Official sources
New Delhi/Washington, Oct 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to US President Donald Trump to visit India at his convenience but no formal or written invite was sent to him, official sources said Wednesday. The clarification by the sources came two days after a White House spokesperson said Trump was honoured […]
The rise of right-wing populism
BY: Miftah Ismail The anti-Muslim riots in the Indian state of Gujarat in 2002 claimed the lives of about 2000 Muslims. They have been called “organised political massacres” of Muslims, and many independent observers have placed the blame on then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, for instigating the riots or at least for his active […]
Uniting, he stands
Narendra Modi writes: Sardar Patel worked with astonishing speed to dismantle the legacy of imperialism and create the geography of unity with the spirit of nationalism.
BY: Narendra Modi The first half of 1947 was a critical period in India’s history. The end of colonial rule was certain and so was India’s partition but what was uncertain was whether there would be more than one division. Prices were rising, food shortages were common but over and above everything else, the unity […]
Dr. Farooq expresses solidarity with party worker
Srinagar, 31 October 2018: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday visited the residence of former YNC District President Srinagar Hilal Sofi in Srinagar and expressed solidarity with him and his family on the demise of his sister. Dr. Farooq Abdullah prayed for peace to the departed soul and offered condolences with the bereaved […]