Water to be metered in Civil Lines

‘Consumer can use 40 ltrs daily’

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, Aug 2: The Government is all set to install meters in Civil Lines area of the City to check the misuse of potable water.   Chief Engineer Public Health Engineering (PHE) G R Zargar told Greater Kashmir on Tuesday that meters were being procured to start the drive.  More

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HC quashes 10 PSA detentions

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Aug 2: High Court on Tuesday quashed the detention orders of ten detainees booked under Public Safety Act (PSA). It directed the state government to release them immediately if they were not involved in any other case or cases. Detention order of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, brother of JKLF More

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Kulgam remembers unrest victims

KHALID JAVED

Kulgam, Aug 2: This south Kashmir town observed a complete shutdown on Wednesday to mark the death anniversary of two youth, Rameez Rashid Bhat and Ashiq Hussain Bhat of Kulgam killed on this day during 2010 unrest.  All shops and business establishments remained closed while traffic was More

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Army holds ex-servicemen rally, medical camp

Srinagar: Army organised an ex-servicemen rally and a medical camp at Chowkibal Kupwara on Monday According to Defence communiqué, the rally turned out to be a success owing to the overwhelming response by the veteran soldiers and locals. “At the venue, a number of kiosks were established to More

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House panel to submit interim report in next assembly session

Seeks views from special invitees, members

FREQUENT ROAD ACCIDENTS IN ERSTWHILE DODA

Srinagar, Aug 2: House Committee constituted to look into the causes of frequent road accidents in erstwhile Doda district on Tuesday indicated to submit its interim report in the next assembly session. The Committee, which met here under the Chairmanship of M Y Tarigami examined in detail the More

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Construct food store at Hussangam: Akhoon to DC

Sanctions bus service from Badugam to Gujraan

Srinagar, Aug 2: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CA&PD) and Transport, Qamar Ali Akhoon today asked the District Development Commissioner Bandipore, Manzoor Ahmad Lone to construct a food store at Hussangam Tulail in Gurez immediately for stocking of sufficient food grains More

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Hurriyat (G) rejects govt probe

Seeks inquiry by int’l agency

SOPORE CUSTODIAL KILLING

Srinagar, Aug 2: Rejecting any investigation into the Sopore custodial killing case under the supervision of government, the Hurriyat Conference (G) on Tuesday demanded that it should be probed by any international investigating agency.  “The government investigation is nothing, but mere eyewash More

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KUTA condemns

Srinagar, Aug 2: Kashmir University Teachers Association has condemned the killing of Nazim Rashid Shalla of Sopore in police custody.  “The Association perceives custodial killing a violation of rule of law and basic human rights. A person alleged to be involved in any crime of whatsoever magnitude More

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Frame proposals for new WSS, protection bunds in Sonawari: Speaker

Srinagar, Aug 2: Speaker, Muhammad Akbar Lone today asked PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Chief Engineers to come up with DPRs and proposals for construction of new drinking water supply schemes and protection bunds in uncovered areas of Sonawari constituency. The Speaker issued these directions More

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2 killed, 9 hurt in road accidents

Srinagar, Aug 2: Two persons were killed and nine others wounded in different road accidents in Valley. A Tractor driven by Muhammad Iqbal Wani son of Abdul Rashid Wani of Nepora Qazigund turned turtle near Sunderan Qazigund, resulting in on the spot death of the driver, policed said adding More

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G H Mir sympathises with victims

Srinagar, Aug 2:  Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today visited Teran Tangmarg where three houses were gutted in a fire incident last night. Expressing grief over the loss of property, the Minster directed the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to provide free ration for one month More

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Sopore-Bandipore road in shambles

Residents up in arms against ERA

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipore, Aug 2: Residents of this north Kashmir town are up in arms against the Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) for its failure to repair the  29- Kilometre road between Sopore and Bandipore within a stipulated time.   “This vital road is in shambles for the past 10-years More

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Ascertain weather conditions: SASB to pilgrims

Srinagar Aug 2: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) R K Goyal on Tuesday once again asked the aspirant pilgrims to ascertain weather conditions before embarking for Amarnath pilgrimage.   The details of weather forecast are available on the website of the More

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Geelani, Mirwaiz under house arrest

Nayeem Khan lodged in Saddar Police Station

Srinagar, Aug 2: Chairmen of both Hurriyat factions and several separatist leaders continued to remain under house arrest on Tuesday.  Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other leaders of his faction, including Shabir Ahmad Shah and Shahid-ul-Islam were kept under house arrest More

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High Court directs Jammu bench to defer hearing for 4-weeks

ZAHID FAROOQ CASE

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Aug 2: The High Court has directed the counsels for the state and paramilitary BSF in Zahid Farooq case to inform the Single Bench at Jammu High Court, where the case was listed for Wednesday, to defer it by four weeks.  Father of Zahid Farooq, Ghulam Muhammad Sheikh through his More

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PDF appeals for a peaceful Ramadan

Srinagar, Aug 2: The Political Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) Shiban Dudha has termed the Sopore tragedy and Tuesday’s events in the  town as highly unfortunate.  Reiterating his fullest personal solidarity with the bereaved family of Sopore, he described More

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Special prayers offered to holy mace

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, Aug 2: A week ahead of its joining the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, special prayers were offered to the holy mace of Lord Shiva known as 'Charri Mubarak' at its abode here. The holy mace was also kept in Shri Amareshwar temple for 'Darshan' (glimpse) by devotees. "In connection More

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BMO Beerwah assaulted

GK NEW NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 2: In a broad daylight, the Block Medical Officer Beerwah Dr Muhammad Asadullah was today assaulted by a person who was refused salary on grounds of being an illegal appointee.  According to eyewitnesses, around 11.30 AM, a person rushed into BMO’s office and assaulted him. < More

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Sheikh Aziz martyred in cold blood: Shabir Shah

Srinagar, Aug 2: Senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leader and chairman Democratic Freedom Party, Shabir Ahmad Shah Tuesday alleged that Sheikh Abdul Aziz was martyred in cold blood. Paying tributes to slain leader, he said, “Sheikh sahib sacrificed his life for future of Kashmir. Since 1947 More

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Sopore Bar demands judicial probe

GHULAM MUHAMMED

Sopore, Aug 2: Bar Association Sopore has demanded judicial inquiry in the custodial death of a youth in Sopore. A handout issued by Bar Association Sopore said in a meeting presided by advocate Abdul Ahad Bhat, the members expressed shock over custodial death of Nazim Rashid Shalla.& More

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