Report indicts former Health Deptt officials for wrongdoings

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, July 17: The government appointed special audit team has noted several discrepancies, including financial loss to exchequer at Medical Block Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.  The report, a copy of which lies with Greater Kashmir, states that Block Medical Officer (BMO More

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SASB asks pilgrims to ascertain weather conditions

Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, July 17: Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Preet Pal Singh on Sunday urged the intending Amarnath pilgrims to ascertain weather conditions before embarking on their pilgrimage. “According to the Meteorological Department forecast for Kashmir More

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Iqbal day celebrated in Ganderbal

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, July 17: Iqbal Day was celebrated at Qamaria Model Higher Secondary Educational Institute Saloora here on Saturday. Students representing various educational institutions of the district participated in the event held in collaboration with Iqbal Institute, University of Kashmir More

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KAS, IAS aspirants appeal KU

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 17: The aspiring candidates for KAS and IAS examination have appealed to the Kashmir University Career and Counseling cell to include Anthropology as a subject in their coaching module for mains examination.  “We can’t afford to get coaching in private institutes in Kashmir More

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Police seize expired biscuits, confectionary worth Rs 20 lakh

3 held, godown owner absconding

Srinagar, July 17: Police has seized expired biscuits, confectionary and juice worth Rs 20 lakh from a godown at Satri Maidan Gopalpora Mattan in South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) district.  According to SHO Mattan, Ashiq Hussain, police raided the godown and arrested three persons allegedly More

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Project our concerns in final report: JK Gujjars to interlocutors

Srinagar: Urging the interlocutors for strong recommendations on the issues of Gujjars and Bakerwals in their final report, the community today sought help of the team to project an irreversible provision along with constitutional guaranties to “reserve categories” while addressing the Jammu and Kashmir More

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NC government roadblock to dialogue: Mufti

Government Hijacked By Vested Interest, Says Baigh

GK NEWS NETWORK

Beerwah July 17: Patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Sunday said the present dispensation in the state had “proved a stumbling block to any progress in dialogue.” “The disastrous performance of the coalition led by National Conference More

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Indo-Pak dialogue will gain momentum: Soz

GK NEWS NETWORK

Beerwah/Khag, July 17: President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Professor Saifuddin Soz on Sunday said that ongoing Indo-Pak dialogue would gain momentum in coming days.    Both Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi are More

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Court defers cross examination of witness

Romana murder case

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 17: The cross examination of the witness in Romana murder case has been  deferred by a local court till the next date of hearing. “In the Court of Sessions Judge Srinagar, the prosecution examination of the witness, Abdul Qayoom, a constable posted at Sadder Police Station More

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Court issues fresh summons to Shah, Malik, Bakshi

Tax Evasion Case

Srinagar, July 17: A local court has issued fresh summons in the tax evasion cases against senior separatist leaders Shabir Ahmed Shah, Muhammad Yasin Malik and Showkat Bakshi.   The Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar directed the police to execute the fresh summons after the court was More

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Jora inaugurates 4-day children film festival

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 17: The Minister for Tourism Nawang Rigzin Jora on Sunday inaugurated the First ever children film festival “Lukchar” for underprivileged children of the valley.  Jora in his inaugural address said that such film festivals would provide opportunities to the children to explore More

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Seminar held at Ganderbal

Srinagar, July 17: All India Centre for Urban and Rural Development on Sunday organized a seminar on “Problems of youth and path ahead” at Town Hall Ganderbal.    While speaking on the occasion the Deputy Inspector General of CRPF said, “We have to  ensure that youth become More

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Governor for revival of reading habit, promotion of Urdu

INAUGURATES BOOK EXHIBITION AT SP COLLEGE

Srinagar, July 17: Governor N. N. Vohra has underscored the need for effective revival of reading habit and promotion of best books on various subjects and languages.    The Governor who was the Chief Guest, made the remarks after inaugurating the week long book exhibition organized More

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3 yrs on, Kudara-Bandipora road still incomplete

TARIQ RASOOL

Kudara (Bandipora), July 17: Despite missing many deadlines, Kudara-Bandipora road is still incomplete causing immense hardships to the inhabitants. The work on the 7.5 km road stretch started in 2008 under a centrally sponsored scheme the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). Estimated More

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Army mela organized in Leh

Srinagar, July 17: As part of the ‘Know Your Army’ campaign in Ladakh and Kargil regions, an Army Mela was organised in Leh during past two days.  An Army spokesman said the mela was organized with an aim of strengthening bond between people of Ladakh and the Army.  He said the campaign More

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Senior official humiliates urologist in Handwara hospital

Docs demand action

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, July 17: Doctors are up in arms against a Tehsildar for allegedly abusing and threatening a doctor in Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.   Doctors said a senior urologist Dr Munfat Malik was allegedly abused by Tehsildar Kupwara at the Handwara hospital on Thursday More

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KAS probationers visit Kargil

Kargil, July 17: A group of KAS probationers accompanied by Coordinator and Associate Coordinator, IMPA Srinagar Dr. Farzana Shaheen and Humeera Yaqoob were briefed about various developmental projects in Kargil.   The probationers interacted with senior officers of District Administration More

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IIPA, KU debate on Kashmiri language concludes

Srinagar, July 17:  A debate on the theme  “Kashmiri language is receding its influence in our homes” organized by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW) and the Indian Institute of Public Administration  (IIPA) concluded here at University of Kashmir Vice chancellor Kashmir More

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