Oppn ‘mahagathbandhan’ an illusion; BJP will win in 2019: Shah
Mumbai, Dec 19: BJP president Amit Shah Wednesday made light of the opposition ‘mahagathbandhan’ (grand alliance), calling it an illusion and expressed confidence that the BJP will retain power after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at the Republic Summit here, Shah also said he was sure that the Shiv Sena will be with the […]
Majid reviews performance of Cooperative Department
Inspects Gujjar, Bakerwal hostels in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19: Secretary Cooperative and Tribal Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat today reviewed the working of Cooperative Department here at meeting of senior officers. Registrar Cooperatives, A R Ghasi and other senior officers of the Cooperative Department were present in the meeting. The meeting was apprised about the district-wise achievements in the Cooperative sector and […]
MAPIM condemns Pulwama killings, Yasin Malik’s detention
Srinagar: The Malaysian Consultation Council of Islamic Organization (MAPIM ) a conglomeration of 200 organizations, has condemned the recent killings in Pulwama. Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) today circulated a statement to media attributing it to MAPIM) “We regret the deafening silence of the world community over the Indian forces atrocities in Kashmir,” the […]
FCS&CA recovers Rs 9100 fine from erring traders
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 18: The Enforcement squad of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Monday collected fine of Rs 9100 from 27 erring shopkeepers for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. In an official handout issued here, the market checking squad headed by Assistant Director Enforcement North and South zones inspected 81business establishments in […]
Dir Agri for coordinated measures to check conversion of agriculture land
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19: Director Agriculture Kashmir Syed Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today said that there is a steady increase in the conversion of farmland for non-agriculture use over the past three decades, which needs to be checked by coordinated efforts with other departments and farming community. Andrabi expressed these views during a Teleconference with the Chief […]
MEA is getting Jinnah House transferred in its name: Swaraj
Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that her ministry is in the process of getting Jinnah House, the sea-facing Mumbai bungalow of Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, transferred in its name. In a letter to city BJP legislator Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Swaraj also said that her ministry will refurbish the […]
Samoon reviews functioning of Animal, Sheep Husbandry Depts
JAMMU, DECEMBER 19: Principal Secretary Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today reviewed the functioning of the department here at a meeting of the concerned officers. The meeting took up various issues of the department such as action taken report for November and December 2018, issues regarding Veterinary Assistant […]
Kumar interacts with sportspersons representing Forest Dept in games
Also visits Manda Deer Park; Briefed about wildlife species kept in Zoo area
24th All India Forest Sports Meet-2019 JAMMU, DECEMBER 19: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar interacted with the sports persons of the Forest Department and its allied wings during his visit to the office of Chief Wildlife Warden, here today. These sportspersons are the part of the contingent representing the State Forest department in 24th […]
Trump signals retreat on wall funding, but shutdown threat remains
Washington, Dec 19: President Donald Trump backed off his demand for USD 5 billion in border wall funding but his subsequent offer was rejected by congressional Democrats, leaving the opposing sides struggling to avert a partial US government shutdown. Trump had stood firm for days, declaring he needed the funds to build the controversial wall, […]
Kulgam police recovers Illicit liquor, fukki
Srinagar: Police in Qazigund carried out raids on various Dhabas located on National Highway and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from the dhaba owners. A police spokesman said that during the raid at Raja Vaishno Dhaba located at Nipora Mirbazar, 15 kilograms of fukki was recovered. One person identified as Sukhdev Kumar resident of […]
