Utilize MNRE funds, assistance fully: CM

Asks PDD, Science and Technology departments to fine tune functioning

GK NEWS NETWORK

Ganderbal, May 14: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday urged the state government officials to take full advantage of assistance and funds coming from Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah.       The Chief Minister More

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Govt keen to encourage IPP, PPP modules: Omar

TARIQ RASOOL

Athwatoo (Bandipora), May 14: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday said the government was keen to encourage Independent Power Producers (IPP) and Public Private Partnership (PPP) in power and other sectors.  “To an extent we have succeeded to attract the private partners in developing More

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HC seeks CBI objections on lawyers’ petition

SHOPIAN CASE

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, May 14: In a petition filed by Shopian lawyers charge-sheeted by the CBI for their alleged involvement in the rape and murder case, the High Court Friday directed the CBI  to file objections within two weeks for dismissing the chargesheet against them.  Muhammad More

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Kashmir filling stations under CBI scanner

Sleuths Conduct Surprise Raids, Collect Samples

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, May 14: Petrol and diesel outlets across the Kashmir valley have come under the scanner of the Central Bureau of Investigation in the wake of ‘adulteration’ complaints. Informed sources told Greater Kashmir that the CBI sleuths on Friday raided a dozen petrol and diesel outlets More

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Omar interacts with foreign dignitaries

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday interacted with foreign dignitaries representing an international humanitarian organization “Save the Children. The interaction was followed by a musical bonanza by the artists of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and More

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BIG FM celebrates Mother’s Day at WC M A Road

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: 92.7 BIG FM team, the radio arm of Reliance Media World Ltd, celebrated Mother’s Day at Womens’ College M A Road here on Thursday and interacted with the students and staff. RJs Sara, Haya and Nasir played games with students and shared their ideas and experiences.  More

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‘Health budget enhanced to Rs 400 cr’

Sham, Altaf inaugurate PHC

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar May 14: Forest Minister, Mian Altaf and Health Minister Sham Lal today inaugurated Government Primary Health Centre, Baba Nagri in Kangan.  The hospital has facilities including dental section, male and female OPD, X-ray, Ultra Sound, ECG, Operation Theatre, Labour Room etc and would More

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Kenu assumes charge as Dir handicrafts

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: Me’raj-ud-Din Kenu today joined the Handicrafts department as its new Director.  He succeeded Showkat A Zargar who has been posted as Director ERA. Kenu was given a warm reception on assuming the charge and assured that he would contribute effectively for the Department.
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GoI sanctions Rs 500 cr for Ladakh solar plants

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The Centre has sanctioned schemes of Rs 500 crore for establishing solar power plants in Ladakh, out of which Rs 270 crore has been kept for Kargil.  This was stated by CAPD Minister, Qamar Ali Akhoon during a meeting.   Under the programme, 11 micro hydel projects More

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APSCC alleges denial of PRCs to Sikhs

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee has accused the government officials of allegedly denying the Permanent Resident Certificates to the Sikhs who had migrated from their natives places during the onset of turmoil. In a notice to the governor and the state, the Committee More

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Youth commits suicide, another drowns in Jhelum

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: A youth committed suicide on Friday by jumping into the Jhelum from Amira Kadal here. Witnesses said the youth, whose identity could not be established, jumped into the river despite the bystanders stopping. His body wasn’t fished out when reports last came in. Meanwhile More

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+2 Lecturers’ Forum for formation of DACs

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The J&K Plus Two Lecturers’ Forum president, Muhammad Usman Malik today demanded formation of Departmental Audit Committees to conduct audit of accounts in middle, high and higher secondary schools besides all offices of the department. “The central government under the More

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JK govt to appoint 8000 volunteers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to appoint 8000 youths as volunteers to work at places of public importance, including clearance of famous Dal lake and traffic duties, minister for youth affairs and sports R S Chib said today. “These volunteers will be paid an More

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Gul, Rana, Ganai meets deputations

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: CM’s advisors Mubarak Gul, Devinder Singh Rana and Principal Secretary, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai today met several deputations at CM’s private office here. The deputations included Tourist Taxi Operators Associations, Karan Nagar Pasmanda Tabkajaat, J&K Football Association More

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HC orders release of 10 persons

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The High Court Friday quashed detention under Public Safety Act of ten persons and directed the state to release them if not required in any other case. The Court quashed the detention of Muhammad Ashraf, Ghulam Hassan Wani, Shabir Ahmad Dar, Ghulam Hassan Dar, Muhammad Maekayeil More

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Student missing in Handwara

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: A student of class XI has gone missing in Handwara. A local news agency KNS said that Danish Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat of Kulangam, Handwara left for school on Tuesday, but didn’t return home. They family has filed a missing report in the police station. More

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We are fighting for freedom: Mirwaiz

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday said that Kashmir movement wasn’t driven by economic interests and Kashmiris are fighting for freedom.   “Subsidies and contracts can’t be any price for our honour and dignity. People haven’t rendered More

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Geelani held, released

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, May 14: Police on Friday detained the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a Hurriyat spokesman said in a statement here. He said Geelani was arrested when he tried to leave his house to offer Friday prayers. “He was scheduled to address a public gathering at More

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Court rejects Parihar’s bail plea

Fake encounter case

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: In fake encounter case, the Principal District and Sessions Court Bandipora Friday rejected the bail application of the accused superintendent of police Hans Raj Parihar, a KNS report said.  The report said the court had charged seven policemen, including suspended Parihar, with More

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Receiving station torched after lineman’s death

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: A PDD daily wager was electrocuted at Beerwah Budgam Friday while repairing a high voltage line.  As the news spread in the area, people ransacked and torched Beerwah receiving station snapping electricity to dozens of villages.  The Power Development Department attributed the More

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Assign priority to K-issue: JKLF (R) to India, Pak

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R) chairman, Farooq Dar and senior vice-chairman, Javid Ahmad have appealed to India and Pakistan to prioritize Kashmir issue in their bilateral talks.  Addressing public at the shrine of Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), Wachi, Pulwama, they More

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JKSM blood donation camp today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: JK Salvation Movement is organizing a blood donation camp on Saturday at its Chanapora office here in memory of Al-Hajj Abdul Gani Bhat on his 5th martyrdom anniversary.  The party has appealed to all the people to participate in the camp.  Meanwhile, special prayers were More

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JKLF for final settlement to K-issue

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front senior leader, Showkat Ahmad Bakhshi today said positive steps should be taken for peaceful, durable and final settlement of Kashmir issue. “Time has come when violence in all its manifestations should be put to an end and K-issue resolved in accordance More

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AINAT condoles demise

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: All India National Awardee Teachers, Kashmir Chapter have condoled the death of Hakumat Singh, father of S Nirmal Singh (national awardee).  In a statement, its media secretary, M A Khan said a condolence meeting chaired by Javeed A Banday was held in which the members expressed sympathy More

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