Mehbooba visits Poonch, convenes public grievances redressal camp
‘CM’s public outreach’
POONCH, MARCH 05: Taking her public outreach programme further to so far uncovered areas, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti visited Poonch and convened a grievances redressal camp here today. During the camp the Chief Minister listened to scores of deputations and hundreds of people from difficult and hilly areas who apprised her of their developmental needs […]
US aircraft carrier in Vietnam for historic visit
Danang, Mar 5 (AFP) A US aircraft carrier arrived in Vietnam today for the first time since the end of the war, as the former foes bolster military ties in the face of Beijing’s build-up in the disputed South China Sea. The USS Carl Vinson will make a four-day port call to the central city […]
Nawaz for probe into ‘buying of votes’ during Senate polls
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif expressed surprise on Monday over some political parties bagging Senate seats without having substantial representation in the provincial assemblies, saying, “this shows rigging”. Speaking to the media on Monday outside the accountability court hearing corruption cases against him, Nawaz said, “It is crucial to get to the bottom of […]
Dr Drabu asks Finance dept to provide technical support to line depts
Reviews progress of transition to PAO System
JAMMU, MARCH 05: Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu today reviewed the progress made on the replacement of existing Treasury system with Pay and Accounts Office System (PAOS) in the state. The Minister asked the concerned officers to expedite the process for full and early implementation of PAO system to ensure transparency government payments. The […]
Australia wrap up 118-run win over South Africa to take 1-0
Durban : Australia needed just 22 balls and 20 minutes of play on the fifth day at Kingsmead to secure a 118-run triumph over South Africa in the opener of their four-match series on Monday. The visitors required a single wicket to secure success after South Africa resumed on 293 for nine, chasing an improbable […]
Iraq orders seizure of assets of Saddam-era officials
Baghdad, Mar 5 (AFP) Iraq has ordered the seizure of assets that belonged to executed dictator Saddam Hussein and more than 4,200 officials from his former regime, an official statement said today. The list of ex-regime bosses was drawn up by the Iraqi agency charged with tracking down former officials from Saddam’s Baath Party, and […]
SNMAC suggests measures to fine-tune Accreditation mechanism
JAMMU, MARCH 05:A meeting of the State News Media Accreditation Committee (SNMAC) was convened here today under the chairmanship of Director Information and Public Relations, Muneer-ul-Islam. The meeting besides reviewing the existing Accreditations, deliberated upon and considered fresh applications from the media-persons for grant of Accreditation for the year 2018-19. The Committee made appropriate recommendations […]
US Embassy in Turkey shut for unspecified ‘security threat’
Istanbul, March 05 (AP) The US Embassy in Turkey will be closed on Monday due to an unspecified security threat. A statement posted on the embassy’s web page on Sunday urged US citizens to avoid the embassy in Ankara as well as large crowds and to “keep a low profile.” The statement said the embassy […]
JK to seek 6 more Cluster Universities: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU, MARCH 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sought six more cluster universities, three each for Kashmir and Jammu regions, even as a couple of these are expected to be sanctioned this year. Addressing students and faculty here at the inaugural function of maiden sports tournament hosted by Cluster University Jammu here at GGM […]
4 residential houses gutted in Budgam
Budgam, Mar 05: Four residential houses were gutted in a fire incident at Shulipora village of Budgam district late last evening. According to the locals, fire appeared in Abdul Aziz Ganie’s house which soon spread to other houses in the vicinity. “The fire spread into the other houses bringing four residential houses to the ashes […]
