CBI unearths Rs 50 lakh scam in PO Bandipora

2 OFFICIALS ISSUED FORGED KVPS, IVPS

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, Apr 30: The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched an inquiry into the “bungling” of Rs 50 lakh by two officials of the Department of Posts, Bandipora, who allegedly issued fraudulent Kisan/Indra Vikas Patras to people. Informed sources told Greater Kashmir that a post master More

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Resumption of dialogue must for peace: Qureshi

NISAR AHMAD THOKAR

Islamabad, Apr 30: The Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has said that resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan was must for a sustainable peace and prosperity of South Asia. Talking to media men in Islamabad today, he expressed optimism that both the nations will More

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Police to seek weapons used by Army

KILLING OF 70-YR OLD BEGGAR

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Handwara, Apr 30:  The police investigating the killing of 70-year old beggar have decided to ask Army to handover weapons used by them, to kill the victim in an alleged fake encounter, for sending them for forensic test. After dispatching arms which troops claimed to have recovered More

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Court seeks report on Major Avtar’s extradition

JALEEL ANDRABI CASE

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, Apr 30: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Friday directed the government to submit status report on extradition of Major Avtar Singh allegedly involved in the kidnapping and murder of lawyer and human rights activist Jaleel Andrabi in 1996. The CJM Muhammad Ibrahim More

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4 TEACHERS FOR 8 STUDENTS

VARMUL SCHOOL REFLECTS EDU STAFFING MESS

ALTAF BABA

Varmul, Apr 30: In a glaring example of poor planning by the Education Department, four teachers are teaching eight students in Government Primary School Sangri here Apart from this unusual student-teacher ratio, the school lacks basic infrastructure, which is believed to be the prime reason More

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Singh-Gilani talks good omen for peace: Dr Farooq

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: Terming the talks between Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in Bhutan as a “good omen” for peace in the sub-continent, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah Friday said the ties between the two countries have a direct bearing on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. “Talks between More

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JKMM condemns Farida’s arrest

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement has condemned the arrest of its chief patron, Farida Behanji, and raid on its head office and houses of its leaders and activists. In a statement, its spokesman said the police laid a siege on the house of Farida Behanji since April 29. “ More

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Poor BSNL services irks G’bl subscribers

PARVAIZ RESHI

Ganderbal, Apr 30: The residents of Saloora, Bamloora, Rampur, Wahidpora, Qamaria Market and the adjoining villages here are up in arms against the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited for providing poor cell service.  According to them, the network remains busy most of the time due to which the More

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Hajj forms submission date extended

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: The State Hajj Committee has extended the date for submission of Hajj applications till May 15. Talking to Greater Kashmir, the Hajj Officer, Dr Abdul Salaam said the last date for submission for forms was April 30. He said the date was extended after receiving a communication More

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Seminar on mathematics and Islamic art held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30:  A seminar “The Geometer’s Sketchbook – How Mathematics Plays a Role in Islamic Art” was held at Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipore on Friday. The Vice-Chancellor IUST, Prof. Siddiq Wahid, Convenor Intach (J&K) Saleem Beg and artist and filmmaker Elayne More

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2 hurt in mishap

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: Two students were injured in a mishap at Dangerpora Varmul on Friday. A bus (JKF-8077) carrying students of Army Good Will School turned turtle injuring two students. The wounded have been hospitalised. A LP Truck (JK08-1543) collided with another Truck (JK02AD-1723 More

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+2 lecturers’ welcome Sen’s appointment

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The J&K +2 Lecturers’ Forum president, M Usman Malik has welcomed the appointment of A K Sen as Director Academics, Board of School Education. Meanwhile, the Forum district president for Srinagar, Manzoor Ahmad Shah, has asked all the in-charge lecturers of district to submit their service More

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JKLF (R), JAH hails resumption of Indo-Pak talks

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R) chief patron and executive director, Kashmir Centre Brussels, Barrister Abdul Majid Trumboo, has expressed happiness over the resumption of Indo-Pak talks at foreign ministry level, terming it a welcome development.  Trumbroo, according to Front More

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Poppy destroyed on 78 Kanals

2 held at Veerinag

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: A team of police and Excise department destroyed poppy cultivation spread over 78 Kanals in different areas of Sourth Kashmir’s Islamabad district.  The team destroyed poppy cultivation over 51 Kanals of land at Loiseer, Sakhdas, Badroo, Katsoo and Lever. Another team More

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Prof. Masoodi attains superannuation

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: Dr. Saifud-Din Masoodi, Professor-cum-Chief Scientist Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, SK University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (K) attained superannuation on Friday.  He was Plant Pathologist with several papers to his credit. During his tenure, Prof More

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Farewell function held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Apr 30: The Block Development Office employees Wagoora on Friday organized a farewell function at CFC Kreeri for its outgoing Panchayat Inspector, Ali Muhammad Ganai. In a statement, the employees highlighted Ganai’s administrative skills. More

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Appoint CIC to SIC: Sampat to govt

RTI Awareness Programme Held For Labourers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Budgam, Apr 30: The J&K RTI Movement organized a one-day awareness programme for labourers and other workers at Chadoora.  The aim of this program was to create an awareness about Right to Information Act among the deprived class of society especially labourers and daily wage workers.
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Gujjar Mahasabha demands census postponement

GK NEWS NETWORK

Budgam, Apr 30: President Akhil Bhartiya Gujjar Mahasabha (JK) Ishfaq- ur – Rehman  Poswal has urged the government to postpone the census since they have migrated to higher reaches in the state. Urging the government to postpone the census, Poswal said: “Gujjars in the months of March More

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