Prompt public service vital for good governance: Omar

‘My Government made time-bound service delivery a legal binding’

AWAMI MULAQAT

GK NEWS NETWORK Srinagar, July 20: Terming prompt delivery of public service as an important ingredient of good governance, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Wednesday said that his focus is on creation of a dependable and up to the mark public service delivery system in the State More

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Journalists should learn new skills to survive: Dr Malik

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 20: International media practitioner and an alumni of the University of Kashmir, Dr Fazal Malik on Wednesday advised the future media professionals to be multi-skilled and learn how to multi-task in order to increase their chances of employability in an environment defined by integration More

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Don’t embark on pilgrimage without registration: SASB

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 20: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) R K Goyal on Wednesday advised all those who intend to visit Amarnath Cave Shrine in south Kashmir not to embark on pilgrimage without registration.   “We once again appeal all pilgrims to obtain More

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Let law take its own course: DGP

Arrest of Sopore girl

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, July 20: Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khoda, on Wednesday said that Sopore girl Qurat-ul-Ain won’t be released as there was “concrete” evidence about her involvement in militancy related activities. Responding to the queries of reporters at the sidelines of Investiture function More

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‘SOP on anvil to avoid killings’

UNEXPLODED GRENADES, SHELLS

Srinagar, July 20: Minister of State for Home on Wednesday asked the police, army, and other paramilitary forces to draft a Standard Operating Procedure for avoiding the loss of human lives after IEDs remain undetected due to non-clearance of debris at encounter sites According to an official More

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Army holds medical, veterinary camp

Srinagar, July 20: Army organised a medical cum veterinary camp at Warwan area in Islamabad (Anantnag) on Wednesday.  According to army communiqué, the camp was inaugurated by Commander 2 Sector Rashtriya Rifles.  In the medical camp specialists including gynecologist, child specialist More

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Pro-freedom parties concerned at Dr Fai’s arrest

Srinagar, July 20: Various pro-freedom parties have expressed serious concern over the arrest of the prominent senior pro-freedom leader and Executive Director, Kashmir American Council, Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, by the FBI. Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (R) chairman Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta More

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Kuldeep Khoda awards 194 personnel for public service

Medal Investiture Ceremony

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 20: The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda presented Commendation Medals and Certificates to 194 police officers and policemen at an function held at Armed Police Complex Zewan on Wednesday. The medals and certificates were awarded to those police personnel who More

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2 killed, 3 hurt in road mishaps

Srinagar, July 20: Two persons were killed and three others including a boy were wounded in separate road accidents across the Valley. A tipper (JK01P-1519) collided with an auto load carrier (JK01F-3294) near Muslimabad Tengpora bypass Batmaloo, Srinagar killing the auto driver, Ghulam Muhammad More

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IGP RAILWAYS REVIEWS SECURITY

Srinagar, July 20: The Inspector General Police (Railways) Farooq Ahmad today visited Islamabad (Anantnag) railway station and reviewed the security of railway property and the track during a meeting with the officers of GRP and RPF. In a statement, police spokesman said, the IGP took a briefing More

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Army holds ex-servicemen rally in Bandipora

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipora, July 20: Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles organised an ex-servicemen rally at sports stadium here on Wednesday.  Brigadier JAKLI, Somnath Jha who was the chief guest on the occasion flagged off the rally while as Commander, 18th Mountain Brigade, Brigadier Amit, senior Army officers More

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Thousands throng shrine of Hazrat Unisia

Kupwara, July 20: Thousands of devotes thronged the shrine of Sofi Buzurg, Hazrat Unisia (RA) at Ziramma. Hazrat Unisia (RA) played a key role in strengthening the pillars of “Eitiqad” in Kupwara. During his life time, he was a symbol of purity and piety. His devotion to God, Zikr More

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ITI Ganderbal pass outs seek mark sheet

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, July 20: The students who have successfully completed the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) programme and other courses through ITI Ganderbal in 2010 have complained that they were still without marks cards. “Our examinations were held in May-June last year followed More

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Public good should be ultimate goal of Panchayats: CM

‘Devolution of power to public representatives imperative for ensuring equitable, holistic development’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Pulwama/ Pampore, July 20:  Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that the committee headed by the Chief Secretary to formulate a road map and identify the quantum of powers to be transferred to Panchayats has submitted its report and Government would discuss it in the cabinet for approval More

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Geelani calls for protests on Friday

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 20: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called for protests on July 22 after Friday prayers against the arrest of Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, by FBI in the US. Terming Fai’s arrest as unjustified Geelani, according to a Hurriyat statement, said this arrest More

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PDP convenes state-level Panchayat conference on July 28

Srinagar, July 20: Opposition PDP today announced a state-level conference of newly-elected Panchayat members on July 28 to discuss empowerment of local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir. "All the panchayat members elected recently and affiliated with PDP would be attending the day-long conference More

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Govt mulls petrol driven tricycles for physically challenged

Efforts On To Improve Their Socio-Economic Condition: Sakina

Srinagar, July 20: State Government is contemplating to introduce petrol driven motorized tricycles for physically challenged persons in Jammu and Kashmir.  This was stated by Minister for Social welfare Sakina Itoo here today while chairing a high level meeting of State level Coordination More

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Congress activists protest Kashmiri students' harassment

Srinagar, July 20: Dozens of Congress activists staged a demonstration here today against the alleged harassment of Kashmiri students in Madhya Pradesh. The protesters shouted slogans against Madhya Pradesh government, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party. "Stop harassing More

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Javed for timely completion of road projects

Sopore, July 20: Minister of State for Roads and Building, Javed Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said that the Government will ensure equitable development of all three regions of the State.  Addressing a pubic rally at Achbal in Baramulla district today, Javed said road communication is primary requirement More

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‘WRA to ensure equal distribution of drinking, irrigation water’

Reshwari (Langate), July 20: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Taj Mohi ud Din today said one of the objectives of J&K Water Resources Act-2010 was to ensure equal distribution of drinking and irrigation water among people, leaving no scope of discrimination for any area or section More

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Army goodwill school Balapur celebrates annual day

Srinagar, July 20: Army Goodwill School Balapur celebrated its Annual Day with traditional pomp and gaiety today.   Major General Gurdeep Singh, General Officer Commanding, Victor Force who was the chief guest of the function, complimented the teachers and students of the school for achieving More

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SVO produces challan against Naib Tehsildar

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 20: The State Vigilance Organsiation produced challan against a Naib Tehsildar in the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar today. The Vigilance produced the challan against the then Naib Tehsildar Hajan Sonawari, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Banday of Alsoo in Bandipora district More

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Mujahid Manzil to be preserved as heritage building: Mubarak Gul

Castigates Opposition For Misinformation Campaign

Srinagar, July 20: Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul on Wednesday said Government has framed a comprehensive policy for preservation of monuments and heritage buildings in the state. Gul said this while inspecting Mujahid Manzil heritage building here today. He said Mujahid Manzil will More

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SHRC seeks report from DGP

Srinagar, July 20: The Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has taken strong note of the inaction by police into the alleged harassment of a shopkeeper by unscrupulous persons in Kathua district of Jammu and sought a report from the Director General of Police (DGP) in the case.
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