Give me peace to resolve all issues: Omar to people

Advocates strengthening of cross LoC trade

GK NEWS NETWORK

Wadipora (Chadoora), July 28: Terming peace imperative to address political issues and work out an amicable solution, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed the people to help maintain tranquillity in the State and give necessary fillip to his efforts in this pursuit.  “Give me More

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'It is grief, embarrassment'

Hindu militant’s killing

BINOO JOSHI

Jammu, July 28:  Hindu rites or Muslim burial, grief or embarrassment. There are no easy choices for Jeevan Lal Shan, whose son Subash alias Wasif, a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, was killed in an encounter with forces in Jammu’s Kishtwar district earlier this week.    And his More

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Hindu Mujahideen joining Hizb: Salahuddin

Srinagar, July 28: The supreme commander of Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin Thursday claimed that scores of Hindu Mujahideen are fighting against armed forces in Kashmir. “A number of Hindu Mujahideen joining the ranks of Hizbul Mujahideen is increasing day by day,” Hizb’s Muzaffarabad More

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Accused soldier to face court-martial

WANIGAM MOLESTATION CASE

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, July 28: A local court on Thursday transferred the case of alleged molestation attempt by a soldier in north Kashmir to the army court for court - martial. Police produced a challan in the court of Judicial Magistrate (sub-judge) Pattan against a soldier in the molestation case More

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Abjure private practice: Dr Zargar to fellow docs

‘2 cases referred to Govt’

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, July 28: The Director of the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Dr Showkat Zargar on Thursday said the cases of two doctors carrying on with the private practice despite a ban have been reported to the Government. Interacting with the media persons on the sidelines More

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Yasin Malik calls on Sharif, Khan

Srinagar, July 28: The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik, who is currently in Pakistan, Thursday called on the former prime minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, a JKLF spokesman said in a statement More

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Cloudburst hits Athwatoo, damages houses, crops

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipora, July 28: A cloud burst followed by flash floods hit Athwatoo village here on Wednesday night causing damage to the property and crops. Though there was no loss of life reported due to the natural calamity, flood water damaged many residential houses located on the mountains and More

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Preparedness, roadmap must to deal with eventualities: Omar

Srinagar, July 28: Stating that there had been paradigmatic shift in the strategy of dealing with disasters, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday said the preparedness, protection and mitigation had now been prefixed to rescue, relief and rehabilitation concept. Speaking at a one day workshop More

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Low paid employees criticize government

‘Fulfill demands or face agitation’

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, July 28: The low paid employees on Thursday accused the government of adopting dilly dally tactics in fulfilling their long pending demands. “We fail to understand as to why the government is not releasing the arrears of the 6th pay commission on the pattern of Centre in two installments More

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DHSK keeps order in abeyance, initiates probe

Rules Violation in Class-IV Selection

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 28: Following complaints about the violation of rules in selection of class IV employees in the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, the department has ordered an enquiry into the entire process.  The order No 114-NZ dated July 27 issued by the DHSK states that complaints were More

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Teen killed in road accident

Srinagar, July 28: A teenager was killed in a road mishap near Zig Point at Kulgam.  According to police, an unidentified vehicle hit another  vehicle (JK013B-1956) resulting in the on spot death of Suhail Nazir Bhat, 18, son of Nazir Ahmad and injuries to Nazir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul More

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JKLF (R) welcomes Hina’s statement

Srinagar: The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R) chairman. Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karatey has welcomed the Pakistan Foreign Minister, Hina Rabani’s statement that there would be a positive headway in resolving Kashmir issue.  Reacting to the Foreign Minister S M Krishna’s statement that More

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‘Youth powerful resource’

DAY 2 :INSPIRE CAMP AT KU

Srinagar, July 28: On the second day of the Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Science Internship Camp organized by the Department of Geology, Geophysics and Geoinformatics, University of Kashmir in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology (DST), renowned scientists  G V R Prasad, Prof More

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Wipro placement drive ends

Srinagar, July 28: After successful completion of the 1st placement drive for WIPRO, IT & SS University of Kashmir organized a second placement drive for WIPRO’s WISTA programme. Under this programme, selected candidates will get MS degree from VIT, Vellore and a confirmed job offer besides More

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Pak IIT advisor delivers lecture in SSM college

Srinagar, July 28: Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan advisor, Prof (Dr) Farooq Shah delivered a lecture on “GPU: Introduction & Significance” at SSM College of Engineering & Technology Parihaspora Pattan on Wednesday. According to SSM communiqué, Dr. Farooq provided a More

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JKPWA seeks cancellation of ‘backdoor’, adhoc appointments

PENSIONERS’ CONFERENCE

Srinagar, July 28: The third conference of pensioners/senior citizens, organized by the J&K Pensioners’ Welfare Association, concluded at SK1CC here on Wednesday. Several resolutions were also passed in the conference, highlighting the demands of the pensioners that include appointment of More

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‘Onus to produce quality HR lies with institutional mgmt’

Srinagar, July 28: Underscoring the need of quality management in educational institutions, Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Medical Education, Prof. R S Chib today said the responsibility of producing efficient and capable human resources lies primarily on the institutional management.  More

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Pursue research in core areas: Vohra to IKS scholars

Srinagar, July 28: Governor, N N Vohra, on Thursday asked the scholars of Institute of Kashmir Studies (IKS) to pursue research in the core areas relating to the Institute’s Charter. The Governor, who is the Chancellor of the University of Kashmir and the Chairman of the IKS, while interacting More

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Amarnath Yatra Ascertain weather conditions: SASB to pilgrims

Srinagar, July 28: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) R K Goyal on Thursday once again advised the aspirant Amarnath Yatris to ascertain the obtaining weather conditions in the Yatra area before embarking on the pilgrimage. The details of weather forecast More

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Allegations against Rattanpuri baseless: NC workers

GK NEWS NETWORK

Pulwama, July 2: National Conference activists on Thursday reacted sharply to the allegations, leveled by PHE employees against the Member Parliament Ghulam Nabi Rattanpuri. They demanded immediate transfer of the Junior Engineer who accused the MP of indulging in hooliganism.     More

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APDP releases report on half widows

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, July 28: The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) on Thursday said the estimated 1500 half widows in Kashmir are facing immense socio-economic insecurities as the civil society groups addressing their problems are hampered by current laws and dearth of resources.  More

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Mian Qayoom re-elected Bar president

D A RASHID

Srinagar, July 28: Kashmir High Court Bar Association today re-elected noted lawyer Mian Abdul Qayoom as its president. Polling for the elections was held at Sadder Court Complex here. Mian Abdul Qayoom got 356 votes and won by a margin of 179 votes from his nearest rival and former Bar president More

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Pulwama gets Rs 66.80 cr annual plan

Pulwama, July 28: The district development board, Pulwama today approved Rs 66.80 crores plan for current fiscal at its annual meeting held here with Minister for Social Welfare and Chairperson of the Board, Ms Sakina Itoo in chair. The plan is Rs 3.11 crores higher than that of last year More

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Sham directs for making telemedicine centres functional

Srinagar, July 28: While seriously viewing the non-functioning of various Telemedicine Centres installed by the ISRO across the State, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma has directed the Administrative Department to take remedial measures to make them functional at the earliest More

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Exhibition on Chemistry held

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 28: Zonal level exhibition regarding international year of Chemistry was organized at Boys Middle School Qalamdanpora the other day under the guidance of DIET Srinagar Students both from Government and Private Schools participated in this exhibition and presented different models in More

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