Omar releases book on handicrafts

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 4:  Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today released a book on handicrafts titled ‘The Handicrafts of Kashmir,’ an official spokesman said.   The book has been published by the Durga Dass Publishers in collaboration with the Kilo Force of Army and the local artisans, More

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Panchayats vanguard institutions of public power: CM

Srinagar, July 4: Stating that Panchayats are vanguard institutions of public power, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday said that establishment of Panchayat Raj would give fillip to the women empowerment in the State. Speaking to Sarpanchas and Panchas of Uri and Rafiabad Assembly Constituencies More

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CIC asks people to make use of RTI tool

Srinagar, July 4: The Chief Information Commissioner, G R Sufi Monday asked the people to come forward and utilize the most powerful Act, Right To Information (RTI) for seeking any information either for the public interest or in personal capacity. Explaining in detail the Right To Information More

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Hurriyat (M) calls for shutdown on July 13

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 4: Hurriyat Conference (M) has called for a complete shutdown on July 13, to mark the anniversary of 1931 martyrs.“We urge people to observe a complete shutdown on July 13. We also make a fervent appeal to all the pro-freedom groups to participate in our program and march towards More

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Don’t link relatives’ adverse report to passport rejection: HC

‘GRANT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS TO 2 STUDENTS’

D A RASHID

Srinagar, July 4: High Court has directed the State Government to issue passports in favour of two students who want to pursue higher studies abroad saying the grounds for rejection of travel documents should not be linked to the adverse report of their relative.    “In the event More

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SVO produces challan against ex chief town planner

‘FRAUDULENT’ LAND ACQUISITION IN PAHALGAM

KHALID GUL

Islamabad, (Anantnag) July 4: The State Vigilance Organization (SVO) has produced a challan against former Chief Town Planner Kashmir, against fraudulently acquiring land in Pahalgam tourist resort in South Kashmir. The case against former Chief town Planner, Mir Naseem Ahmad was registered More

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NC leaders face workers’ wrath

‘Fulfill promises made in 2008 polls’

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, July 4: The ruling National Conference had to face embarrassment on Monday when its workers created uproar at a convention here, accusing party leaders and ministers of failing to keep the promises made to them during 2008 Assembly elections.  Though the NC leadership had called More

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Protest rocks Kishtwar, 7 injured

PANCHAYAT POLLS RESULT

S N HUSSAIN

Kishtwar, July 4: At least seven persons, including three policemen, were wounded here on Monday when police resorted to baton charge to disperse people protesting against a verdict in Panchayat polls. Witnesses told Greater Kashmir that scores of people assembled on Kishtwar-Islamabad highway More

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Vohra, Omar, Dr Farooq felicitate Sikhs

Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and Governor, NN Vohra, have felicitated the people especially Sikh community on the eve of Guru Hargobind Singh’s birthday being celebrated throughout the country on Tuesday.           In their messages, Vohra More

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Bhat elected NGFOA president

Srinagar: Ghulam Hassan Bhat, range officer, has been elected as president All Jammu and Kashmir Non-Gazetted Forest Officers’ Association.  Bhat was elected State president of the Association as unopposed. “The Association issued a Notification No. 01 of 2011-13 dated 10-06-2011 for filing More

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