Panchayat polls in April-May

Elections On Non-Party Basis

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, Feb 9: The process for the conduct of Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir will finally take off immediately after the budget session of the state legislature, commencing February 28. The elections will be held on non-party basis in three phases and the whole process is expected to be completed More

Gear up: Omar to administration

Jammu, Feb 9: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday asked the administration to gear up at all levels to conduct Panchayat polls in the State. He said cabinet has approved the holding of elections to Panchayats on non-party basis and administration should be fully prepared to accomplish the stupendous More

EARTHQUAKE-2005

Official report uncovers massive embezzlement of NCRF in Jammu

110 School Buildings Reported Under Construction Funded Under Multi-Sources

FAHEEM ASLAMSrinagar, Feb 9: If in Kashmir division only 18 percent of the school infrastructure damaged in 2005 earthquake has been rebuilt in a span of five years, the scenario in Jammu division is pathetic, with an official survey pointing to brazen misappropriation of More

PDP to stage protests on Feb 14

Mufti Meets Governor

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, Feb 9: The opposition Peoples Democratic Party is holding rallies in twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu on February 14 “to press for the resolution of Kashmir issue.”“We will hold rallies both in Srinagar and Jammu to seek resolution of Kashmir issue,” said PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti More

NC-Cong tussle over appointment of LC Secretary

Dy Chairman Turns Down Cabinet Order; CM, Law Minister Fume

FAHEEM ASLAM

Srinagar, Feb 9: The appointment of a new Secretary to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council has run into a major controversy, with the Deputy Chairman of the Council turning down the cabinet order appointing Muhammad Sayeed Shah for the post with the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Law Minister More

Pak cabinet dissolved

REZAUL H LASKAR

Islamabad, Feb 9: Facing demands for political reforms from the opposition and international donors, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wednesday dissolved his jumbo cabinet to refurbish the image of his government that has been rocked by charges of inefficiency and corruption.Gilani announced More

G R Sufi appointed CIC

Guv Clears File

Jammu, Feb 9: The Chief Commissioner Income Tax (JK-Amritsar circle) GR Sufi was Wednesday appointed as the first Chief Information Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir.Sources said Governor NN Vohra gave nod to Sufi’s appointment after receiving clearance from the Central Vigilance Commission.
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4 buried under avalanches

Strong Winds Damage Houses In Uri

KHALID GUL/GKNN

Islamabad (Anantnag)/Srinagar, Feb 9: Four persons including a force personnel were feared dead after being buried under snow avalanches in Islamabad (Anantnag) and Kupwara districts last evening. Ten houses were damaged by high velocity winds at Uri in Baramulla district.Official sources said More