Contractual lecturers to go on fast unto death from today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 29: Literally frustrated by the callous attitude of the state government over their demands, the college contractual lecturers Friday decided to go on fast unto death from Saturday.  “All the representatives of the association from all colleges across Kashmir would begin the More

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Geelani condemns Sopore killings

Sopore, July 29: Condemning the killings of civilians in Sopore, Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Friday said the perpetrators of these acts don’t deserve to be called humans. “We cannot rule out anything about these mysterious killings. It is possible that these may More

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Government keen to develop all languages: Mian Altaf

RELEASES GOJRI PUBLICATIONS

Srinagar, July 29: Minister for Forests and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad today said the government was keen to develop all languages of the State including Gojri. Releasing latest Gojri publications during a function organised by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages here More

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Vakil welcomes Indo-Pak dialogue

Asks govt to eradicate corruption

Srinagar, July 29: Former Minister and AICC member, Abdul Gani Vakil today welcomed the dialogue between foreign ministers of India and Pakistan.  He said talks had been successful and it shows the seriousness of both the countries towards resolving issues through the dialogue.  Addressing More

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Zaffar welcomes CBMs on cross LoC trade, travel

Srinagar, July 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat on Friday welcomed the Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) announced by Pakistan and India with regard to cross LoC trade and travel. Addressing public at Yarikhah, Khansahib, in Budgam district of central More

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Sajid Iqbal Foundation organizes blood donation camp

Srinagar, July 29: The Sajid Iqbal Foundation for Peace and Human Rights organized a blood donation camp at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura on Friday.  Around 200 volunteers from various parts of the Valley, including the Foundation’s executive members, donated blood to More

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Quarry labourer killed in mishap

Srinagar, July 29: A labourer was killed while working in a stone quarry at Duckteng, Aripora Zewan here. According to police, Atta Muhammad Padder, 36, son of Late Muhammad Ibrahim of Kangana Chamalwas, Banihal was critically injured while loading stones in a tipper (JK01A-8535). Police More

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Blaze in fire station

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, July 29: Fire broke out in power receiving station Pirpora Sherpathri in Ganderbal on Friday afternoon causing damages to it.  According to witnesses, fire broke out due to the short circuit in the station and spread to the nearby supply lines. They said that timely intervention More

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PDP condemns Sopore killing

Srinagar, July 29: Peoples Democratic Party has strongly condemned the killing of Muhammad Ashraf in Sopore.  In a statement, the party spokesman said such crimes wouldn’t be tolerated and the present government had completely failed to secure and safeguard the lives of the people.  More

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Investigation in final stages: DGP

ALLEGED KULGAM RAPE

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, July 29: The Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on Friday said the investigations into the alleged rape and abduction of a woman by unidentified army men in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district were in final stages. “The investigations are almost in final stages. The report will More

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Residents trek 7 kms to seek medicare

POOR STATE OF HEALTHCARE

UMER MAQBOOL

Cherwan, Gurez (LOC) July 29: Belying the claims of the government about providing proper healthcare in the far flung areas, residents of this village on Line of Control (LoC) trek seven kilometers to avail medical facilities.  Locals told Greater Kashmir that proper medicare is out of bounds More

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Advisory Committee on BMW meets

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 29: The 6th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Bio-Medical Waste Management was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner/Secretary to Govt, Forest Department, Shantmanu on Friday. While reviewing the progress, Shantmanu viewed seriously the non-compliance of the decision More

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Produce accused before Sgr Court: HC to Govt

D A RASHID

Srinagar, July 29: The High Court has directed the Government to produce an under-trial, currently lodged at Vadodra Jail in Gujarat, before a local court here. “The respondents are directed to ensure the presence of Bashir Ahmad Baba before the Court of 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar More

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MLA Bandipora stages protest

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipora, July 29: Peoples Democratic Party MLA from Bandipora Constituency Nizamudin Bhat on Friday with his supporters staged protest in front Deputy Commissioner’s office here.  “Government sponsored people in Bandipora are creating tension among the different sections which is impacting More

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Govt mulls AMT schools in every district

Srinagar, July 29: In order to train adequate quality manpower locally, the Government will establish AMT Schools in every district headquarter. The step is aimed at selecting candidates from within the district to enhance the efficacy of local health institutions. This was announced by the More

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Majlis Asad held in Kashmir

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar: July 29:  Several programmes were organised in connection with Majlis Asad in Kashmir on Friday.  The functions were organised by Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shiaan, Itihad-ul-Muslimeen  and others. The Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shiaan held a daylong Asad at Chandpora Budgam, which More

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