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JRL calls strike tomorrow in Kashmir against teacher’s custodial death
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for a valley wide shutdown in Kashmir on Wednesday against the custodial killing of a school teacher. In a statement issued today JRL condemned the custodial killing of 28-year –old school teacher Rizwan Asad Pandith of Awantipora,who was picked up by NIA and SOG…
Read More »Advisor pitches for eco-friendly development approach to combat climate change
Advisor to Governor, K Skandan Friday pitched for adopting an eco-friendly developmental model for mitigating the effects of climate change and stressed on making significant lifestyle changes to protect the environment. The Advisor was addressing the valedictory function of a two-day national seminar on “Climate Change and its Impact on…
Read More »Forces seal Poshker Bugam following tip-off about militant presence
Government forces on Saturday morning sealed Poshker village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district following inputs about militants presence in the area. Police sources said that a joint team of Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Forces laid siege over the area plugging all entry and exit…
Read More »SHRC notice to govt on shifting JKLF chief from Jammu to Srinagar jail
Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission on Wednesday sought response from government on a petition, seeking shifting of JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik from Jammu’s Kotbalwal jail to Srinagar jail. In this regard, SHRC chairperson Justice (Retd) Bilal Nazki issued notice to Commissioner Secretary Home Department for detailed report regarding…
Read More »LMD Udhampur recovers Rs 34700 fine
UDHAMPUR: A team of the officers of Legal Metrology Department conducted extensive checking of various trading premises on the National Highway in Udhampur, Gari, Battal Walia, Dhar Road Udhampur, Manwal, Battal, Udhampur Town and adjoining areas During the inspection, more than 65 traders of different business establishments especially dealing with…
Read More »Only stranded traffic to move from Jammu to Srinagar on highway tomorrow
The Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the world, would be open tomorrow for stranded traffic, authorities said on Wednesday. According to traffic department official, only stranded vehicles shall be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar on Thursday.
Read More »Advisor Skandan to conduct public hearing at Srinagar on March 14
Advisor to Governor, K Skandan will meet public on March 14, 2019 (Thursday) at J&K Governor’s Grievance Cell at Church Lane, Sonawar, Srinagar from 10 am to 12 pm Deputations and individuals desirous of meeting the Advisor have been asked to get their names registered at the Grievance Cell at…
Read More »Ulema withdraw shutdown call for March 16 on Mirwaiz’s request
Grand Mufti Nasir ul Islam on Wednesday said that they have withdrawn the shutdown call for March 16 against NIA summoning of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Grand Mufti Nasir ul Islam issued a statement and said that they have withdrawn the strike call. Mutahida Ulema Council had called for a state…
Read More »Man Shot Dead By unidentified gunmen in J&K’s Pulwama
Pulwama: A 25-year old man was shot dead by unknown gunmen outside his house at Pinglana village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Ashiq Ahmad Nayek S/O Mohd Yousuf R/O Pinglina. Sources said that Ashiq recently got recruited in Army’s JAKLI unit…
Read More »Spice Jet cancels 14 flights,aviation ministry to hold meeting at 4PM
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called for a meeting with all airlines at 4 pm on Wednesday, 13 March, to prepare a contingency plan as a number of flights have been cancelled following the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, a senior government official told PTI. On…
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