Top Afghan officials hold talks with Pakistani authorities
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Afghan delegation led by national security adviser has held talks with top civilian and military officers in Pakistan, dicussing security issues, peace process with Taliban and also to prepare the ground for a possible visit of President Ashraf Ghani next month. Hamdullah Mohib — who led a high-powered delegation that included the […]
Pak extends closure of airspace along India till border till June 15
Islamabad, May 30: Pakistan has further extended the closure of its airspace along its eastern border with India until June 15, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. Pakistan fully closed its airspace in February after an Indian Air Force strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot. The country opened its airspace for […]
Over 50 injured in clashes between protesters, security forces in Kulgam
Civilian, militant killed, many injured in Shopian clashes
Srinagar, May 29: One civilian and a militant were killed while as an army personnel was seriously injured during an encounter in Pinjoora village of Shopian. Many civilians also sustained injuries during clashes. Reports said that a joint team of security forces had laid a cordon in Gugloora area of Pinjoora village. During the siege, […]
HC raps SMC for failing to curb stray dog menace
Srinagar, May 29: “No concrete steps at all have been taken by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to reduce the menace of stray dogs in the city by reducing availability of energy-rich garbage to them”, the J&K High Court observed Wednesday. The court had on May 01, 2019, directed the Commissioner SMC to curb the menace […]
SAC approves promotion of IAS officers
Way paved for filling-up of 400 posts of Veterinary Pharmacists/Stock Assistants; SAC approves 2 Courts for fast tracking of family disputes; benefit of time bound promotion extended to Homeopathic Medical Officers
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: The State Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Satya Pal Malik, Governor, J&K considered promotion of IAS officers of 1987, 1988 & 1989 batches to the Apex Scale. There are 02 officers of 1987 batch, 02 officers of 1988 batch & 02 officers of 1989 batch allotted to J&K cadre. […]
Farooq pitches for collective efforts against rise of communalism
Srinagar, May 29: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that the secular visage of the country was facing threat from the surge of communalism in the country and that the situation demanded collective efforts for the protection of religious freedom and rule of law in the country. Addressing various delegations, individuals who […]
Kashmiri youth captured in Syria
Family seeks help for his release
Srinagar, May 29: A Kashmiri family has sought the help of the police to bring back their son who they said has been arrested along with a number of IS fighters in Syria by the US-led coalition forces. The youth was identified as Aadil Ahmad Wada of Jawahar Nagar locality of the Srinagar city, ‘Economic […]
New Medical Colleges to start admission soon for 400 MBBS seats
Srinagar, May 29: Health and Medical Education department is likely to get Letter of Permission (LoP) from Medical Council of India (MCI) for four Medical Colleges — Government Medical College Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua and Rajouri to admit 100 MBBS students in each college from the current academic session of 2019-2020. The Government Medical College, Doda […]
Amarnath Yatra 2019: Guv launches on-line registration of pilgrims on pilot basis
Srinagar, May 29: For the ease of pilgrims intending to undertake Amarnath Yatra this summer, Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is also the Chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), Wednesday launched the On-line Registration facility on pilot basis at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar. On the occasion, Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor and Chief Executive […]
Tral resident arrested with weapon
Srinagar, May 29: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a man, who was missing from May 25, during a cordon-and-search operation at Nagpathri area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police also claimed to have recovered a weapon from his possession. According to news agency GNS, a police officer said a joint team […]
