Amarnath Yatra under threat: Home Minister

‘All Efforts Will Be Made To Ensure Security Of Pilgrims’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar/New Delhi, June 19: The annual Amarnath Yatra is facing threat from militants and the government is making all efforts to ensure security of the pilgrims, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Wednesday.“There is threat to Amarnath Yatra,” Shinde told reporters in New Delhi when asked More

No threat to Yatra: Geelani

‘Delhi Raising Bogey To Defame Movement’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 19: Asserting that there is no threat to Amarnath Yatra, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani Wednesday alleged that Army’s Operative Shiva for the protection of the pilgrimage was New Delhi’s political move to malign Kashmiris’ struggle.“The proposed Operation More

UHQ discusses security measures

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, June 19: Unified Headquarters (UHQ) Wednesday discussed security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra, ceasefire violations, infiltration and prevailing law and order situation in J&K.The meeting chaired by Chief Minister deliberated the Yatra issue with senior officials of Army, Police More

Water Tax:Govt to crack whip on commercial establishments

JK To Generate Rs 400 Cr Revenue: Minister

ABID BASHIR

Srinagar, June 19: The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to crack whip on commercial establishments across the State over collection of water usage charges with an eye to recover Rs 400 crore revenue annually from hotels alone.The move would help the government avail many Centrally Sponsored More

Property Tax: JK treads cautiously

It’s A Political Decision: Jora;Constitution Of Tax Board In Offing

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, June 19: With Assembly elections slated for next year, the State Government is treading cautiously on imposition of property tax in Jammu and Kashmir.“It is a political decision which will be taken keeping in view the situation, and economic condition of the people in Jammu and Kashmir More

UHQ voices concern

Omar Asks Security Agencies To Curb ‘Disturbing’ Trend

Educated Youth In Militant Ranks

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, June 19: The issue of educated youth in Jammu and Kashmir joining the militant ranks was discussed in Unified Headquarters meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday afternoon.According to sources privy to the meeting, Chief Minister asked the security agencies to take More

State Govts informed in advance: Centre

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Chennai, June 19: The Centre Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that the details of execution of condemned prisoners are conveyed to state governments concerned in advance and it was followed in the case of Afzal Guru.In a counter affidavit filed against a petition, which alleged that the More

Gous-un-Nissa headed for SVC

Selection Panel Recommends Former Judge For Appointment As Vigilance Commissioner

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, June 19: A high-level selection panel headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday recommended former Principal District and Sessions Judge, Gous-un-Nissa Jeelani for appointment as second member of the newly-constituted State Vigilance Commission (SVC). Peoples Democratic Party president More

US-Taliban talks important first step: Obama

Two Sides To Meet In Doha This Week

GK MONITORING DESK

Kabul, June 19: For more than a decade, the U.S. and the Taliban have met almost exclusively on the battlefield of America’s longest war. In coming days, both sides said, they will sit down at a negotiating table to discuss ending the bloodshed in Afghanistan.“This is an important first step toward More

Hamid Karzai miffed over new bonhomie

Suspends Parleys With Washington

Kabul, June 19: Afghan President Hamid Karzai today broke off crucial security talks with the United States, angry over the name given to a new Taliban office in Qatar that is meant to facilitate peace negotiations.The ongoing Afghan-US talks must reach an agreement if Washington is to maintain More

Naeem Akhtar calls on Governor

Srinagar, June 19: Naeem Akhtar, Member of the State Legislative Council, called on Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan here to felicitate the Governor on his appointment for the second term. Akhtar discussed More

• Prof. Talat inaugurates IRTPLA regional training programme
• Law Deptt officials promoted
• Police hold awareness camp
• Prasad reviews scholarships scheme

UTTRAKHAND TOLL 150

K'nath shrine safe, complex damaged

Dehradun, June 19: The terrible magnitude of nature's fury  in Uttarakhand unfolded today as the death toll rose to 150 with fears that it may go up substantially as large parts remained under water More

• Nitish govt comfortably wins confidence vote minus BJP
• Delhi govt refers decision on Bhullar to Home Ministry