Denied permission for Syria rally, Telangana youth attempts suicide
Hyderabad: Upset over the authorities denying permission for a rally to protest killings in Syria, leader of a Muslim group in Telangana’s Warangal town attempted suicide by consuming poison. In a video-webcast live on his Facebook account late on Friday, the youth vent his anger over the police denying permission for the rally to condemn […]
Deputations from Hajin, Ajas meet Chief Minister
JAMMU, MARCH 02: Several deputations from Hajin and Ajas areas in Bandipora district met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. The deputations apprised the Chief Minister of their developmental and educational needs and sought their fulfilment. The deputations thanked the Chief Minister for convening public grievances redressal camp in their district, following which, they […]
Tarigami meets Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 02: M.Y. Tarigami, MLA Kulgam, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan, here today. Tarigami discussed important matters with the Governor relating to the restoration of peace and normalcy in the State, need for transparency in the functioning of the administrative apparatus and the accountability of public institutions, particularly the Banks. Appreciating […]
10000 KM road length to be upgraded next fiscal under PMGSY
Timelines fixed for tendering, allotment of works to meet targets: Naeem Akhtar
JAMMU, MARCH 02: As a major initiative in connectivity sector, the Public Works Department (PWD) would be macadamizing around 10000 KM road length under PMGSY during the next financial year. This will be in addition to the upgradation of roads to be taken up under other schemes including CRF, NABARD, World Bank, ADB, state sector […]
Sarfraz must stay as captain: Inzimam
SHARJAH: Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq has backed Champions Trophy winner Sarfraz Ahmed as Pakistan’s captain till World Cup 2019. Talking to media in Sharjah, Inzamam said that the way Sarfaraz has led Pakistan team in last one year has been remarkable and there should be no doubt that he should remain Pakistan’s captain till […]
Wages to be paid from Authorized Budget Heads only: DGAT
JAMMU, MARCH 02:To ensure fiscal discipline, the Government has asked the Treasury Officers and Pay and Accounts Officers not to allow / entertain payment of wages from any other Object Head except the new head “Wages (Outsourcing)” / Hospital Development Funds and Local Funds exempted under SRO-520. “It has been observed that the payment of […]
Govt denies change in stance on Dalai Lama to please China
NEW DELHI, Mar 02: The government today said it has not changed its position on the Dalai Lama to please China and added that he’s free to carry out his religious activities in the country. The Centre was reacting to media reports that it had asked government officials to stay away from events related to […]
Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti delegation meets Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 02: A delegation of Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti comprising Brig. (Retd.) Suchet Singh, Pawan Kohli, Leela Karan Sharma and Ramesh Sabarwal, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation apprised Governor about the unacceptable delay in the implementation of the various components of the Agreement which had been […]
China lashes out at US over loosening of Taiwan travel rules
Beijing | March 2 :China lashed out at the US Congress on Friday over passage of a bill that would significantly boost Washington’s contacts with Taiwanese officials, accusing the US of violating a pledge not to have formal contacts with the island’s government. A spokesman for the Cabinet’s Taiwan Affairs Office, An Fengshan, said the […]
Kupwara admin to conduct revenue camps from March 5
KUPWARA, MARCH 02: In order to ensure timely attestation of mutations and delivery of various services envisaged under the Public Service Guarantee Act on the doorsteps of the general public, District Administration Kupwara today asked concerned Tehsildars to conduct revenue camps in the various tehsils of the district. In this regard, a programme was chalked […]
