Centre using ‘muscular policy’ to reap political dividends: Mufti
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has gone from bad to worse and accused the Centre of using a “muscular policy” to reap political dividends. Mufti claimed she has been placed under house-arrest to prevent her from visiting the family of a man who was shot dead […]
Centre failed to protect people in J&K, alleges Cong leader
Srinagar: Congress leader Rajani Patil on Saturday met families of civilians killed by militants recently and lashed out at the Centre for “failing” to protect people. The Rajya Sabha member termed selective killings in the UT as a big failure on the part of the Union government, a Congress spokesman said. Patil made this assertion […]
Administrative approval given for District Court Complex Kathua
Srinagar: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded the administrative approval for construction of the District Court Complex at Kathua at an estimated cost of Rs. 29.73 crore. Farooq Khan and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisors to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, […]
Mayor participates in ongoing de-weeding process of Dal Lake
Srinagar: Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Junaid Azim Mattoo, Saturday visited Dal Lake and participated in the ongoing de-weeding process. The Mayor also visited other parts of Dal Lake where Lily extraction is being carried out through pontoon based machines, an innovative method utilised to extract the lily from roots for the first time in the […]
Golf tourney at Pahalgam witnesses participation of 8 envoys
Need to develop more golfing destinations to meet the demand: KV Rao
Pahalgam: To further promote the golfing circuit in Jammu & Kashmir; a golf tournament was organized here today at Lidder Valley Golf Course which saw the participation of around 84 golfers from across the country including eight envoys, besides local golfers. The golf tournament was organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi […]
Investiture ceremony held at PHQ
Srinagar: The ADGP (Headquarters) PHQ J&K M. K Sinha presented DGP commendation Certificates and medals to Police officers and officials of PHQ at an investiture ceremony held at PHQ, Srinagar today afternoon. AIsG of PHQ, Javid Iqbal Matoo, Ramesh Angral, Rajinder Gupta, Rajesh Kumar Bali, ADO PHQ, Zafarullah and other senior officers were present on […]
J&K Police’s water sports event Jash-ne-Dal concludes
Srinagar: As a part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s mega sports event Jash-ne-Dal concluded today with the overwhelming participation of water sports athletes. The Chief Secretary J&K, Arun Kumar Mehta, who was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony distributed cash prizes and trophies among the winners. GP J&K, Dilbag Singh, […]
DG Horti reviews preparedness for forthcoming fruit festival
Srinagar: The Director General (DG) Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, today chaired a maiden meeting to review the preparedness for the forthcoming Fruit festival to be organised by the department. Prominent buyers and dealers, entrepreneurs, fruit processors, CA Store owners will be participating in the said event. Besides, buyers and entrepreneurs from outside U.T. will […]
Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son questioned by SIT
Farmer leaders demand arrest of both
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Oct 9 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra was quizzed here on Saturday by an SIT of Uttar Pradesh police in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on October 3, a day after the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction over the state government’s action in the case. […]
Unhindered maritime access one of India’s primary requirements for development: Def minister
New Delhi: India’s prosperity is largely linked to its seas and unhindered maritime access is one of the country’s primary requirements as it continues its march on the path of development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. “We have had a close relationship with seas for a very long time… Our trade, economy, festivals […]
