Two NC workers shot dead, another injured in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 05: Two National Conference (NC) workers were killed and another injured after unidentified gunmen fired upon them at Karfalli Mohalla area of Habbakadal in old city here this morning. Witnesses said panic gripped entire area after two bike-borne youth opened fire on three NC workers who were busy discussing something near Kandar Masjid […]
Redwani elders demand relocation of army camp
Srinagar, October 1: A group of elderly persons from Redwani village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam today staged protest here demanding removal of army camp from the area. Shouting slogans “we want justice and remove Redwani army camp” scores of elderly people assembled at Press Enclave here to protest alleged “harassment” of locals by the army […]
SSA teachers get 7th pay commission benefits
TJAC president hails Governor administration
Srinagar, Sep 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday agreed to implement 7th pay commission recommendations for teachers recruited under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme in the Education department following which teachers called off their strike. The salary from the month of September will be released as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations, Advisor to […]
Employees to get one month extra salary for election duty
Not Governor, but elected govt will decide about Art 35-A: Govt
Srinagar, Sep 25: Reiterating the Governor’s assertions, the Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday said its stand on the legal challenge to Article 35-A of the Constitution before the Supreme Court will remain consistent that an elected government should plead the case before the apex court. “As far as Article 35-A is concerned, the Governor (Satya […]
Cong to contest ULB, Panchayat polls
Congress responsible for erosion of J&K’s special status: NC
Srinagar, Sep 19: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress Wednesday said it would contest the upcoming Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat polls in the state but added it might review the decision if concerns related to security were not addressed by the state administration. “After thorough deliberations with party high command, we have […]
AIPIF organizes Islamic conference
Srinagar, September 17: All India Payame Insaniyat Forum (AIPIF) a socio-religious body today organized a conference at Alamdar Colony Lal Bazar here to create awareness among masses about its functioning. The conference was presided over by the Secretary General of (AIPIF), Maulana Bilal Hasani Nadvi who besides throwing light on Islam and teachings of Prophet […]
Pamposh hotel building goes up in flames
Srinagar, Sep 15: A major blaze gutted Pamposh Hotel building at Regal Chowk area here on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses and employees working in the hotel said that fire broke out at 2 pm in the afternoon and continued till late in the evening. Even as the authorities pressed 20 fire-tenders to douse the fire, the […]
TJAC hunger strike continues
SRINAGAR, Sep 13: Teachers Joint Action Committee (TJAC) indefinite hunger strike in favor of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teacher’s demands entered into eleventh day today. SSA teachers have been on indefinite hunger strike under a makeshift tent from September 3rd at Pratap Park here to press for their demands including implementation of 7th pay commission […]
Journalists protest continuous detention of Asif Sultan
Srinagar, September 12: Journalists from various news organizations today held protest here against the detention of Asif Sultan, a local journalist who was arrested by the police last month. Holding placards in their hands which read “pen is mightier than sword, Journalism is not a crime”, dozens of scribes from different Urdu and English media […]
TJAC to continue hunger strike: Wani
Srinagar, September 10: Teachers Joint Action Committee (TJAC) President and senior trade union leader, Abdul Qayoom Wani today decided to continue indefinite ‘hunger strike’ to press for the demands of SSA and RMSA teachers. Addressing media at Pratap Park, where Wani along with hundreds of SSA and RMSA teachers, is on indefinite hunger strike said […]
