JK consumes drugs worth Rs 600 cr

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, June 27: With an inordinate delay from the state government in enacting Drug policy in the state, the sale of drugs in the past financial has risen to around Rs 600 crore. Out of this the Valley has consumed drugs worth Rs 400 crore in 2010-2011.  Officials wishing anonymity said More

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Dilawar concerned over unemployment, corruption

'Govt failed to protect Human Rights'

GK NEWS NETWORK

Baramulla, June 28: General Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Muhammad Dilawar Mir Tuesday expressed concern over the "growing unemployment" and "corruption" in the state. “The National Conference led government had made tall promises about providing employment, but it has failed More

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Govt launches SABLA scheme

Srinagar, June 28: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo Tuesday said that Government has launched new scheme SABLA for empowerment of adolescent girls. The Minister was speaking at a high level officers meeting convened to review various aspects of the scheme. The Minister said the centrally More

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Education, awareness must to eradicate social evils: Malik

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 28: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday said education and awareness were imperative to eradicate social evils from the society. “I appeal all our brothers and sisters to get education and touch new scales of progress. Education More

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Shifting of Fine Arts College on cards: Prof Talat

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 28: The Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Prof Talat Ahmad, on Tuesday said that Fine Arts College would be shifted to KU campus.  “I strongly feel that Fine Arts College Rajbagh should physically reach the KU and I will make it sure that it happens soon,” Prof Talat More

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Mehbooba appears before court

DEFAMATION CASE

D A RASHID

Srinagar, June 28: President of Peoples’ Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday appeared before a local court here in a defamation case. The Court recorded her statement following which she furnished bail bonds.  Mehbooba appeared before the Passenger Tax Court, she moved an application More

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2 teenagers die in mishaps

Srinagar, June 28: Two teenagers were killed in separate incidents in the Valley.  According to police, Shabir Ahmad Dar, 17, son of Habibullah of Hard-Aboora Magam drowned in the nearby Feroz Nallah while bathing. The body of Shabir was fished out and handed over to relatives for last rites More

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Illegal constructions galore in Pahalgam vicinity; authorities in slumber

KHALID GUL

Pahalgam, June 28: With High Court imposing ban on constructions in this tourist resort following the Public Interest Litigation by Peoples Welfare Organization, the land mafia and the hoteliers have started eyeing other major tourist spots located in the vicinity as illegal constructions galore there More

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CRPF donates computers

Srinagar: The Central Reserve Police Force’s 157 Battalion donated four computers and its accessories to Government Middle School New Colony and AD’s High School Batmaloo here. According to CRPF communiqué, Commandant 157 Battalion, Satyendra Nath Mishra deliberated upon the importance of information More

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Salah-ud-Din pays tributes

Srinagar: Paying tributes to the militants killed in Tral gunfight, United Jihad Council chairman and Hizbul Mujahideen Supremo, Syed Salah-ud-Din Tuesday said the “blood of martyrs won’t go waste.” In a statement, HM spokesperson, Saleem Hashmi quoting Salah-ud-Din said the slain, Muzzaffar More

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He's a criminal: Police

‘STRIPPING’ OF SARPANCH

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, June 28: Day after a Sarpanch accused policemen of stripping him in a lock-up, Police on Tuesday strongly rebutted the claims saying the Sarpanch was a ‘criminal’ allegedly involved in several cases including misappropriation of Rs 25 lakh.  Khurshid Ahmad Mir, who was elected as More

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Police trying to disrupt peace: Nayeem

Srinagar, June 28: Jammu Kashmir National Front chairman, Nayeem Ahmad Khan today alleged that police and other armed forces were trying to create a situation to get an opportunity to kill our youth. In a statement, Nayeem said, “Police at the behest of New Delhi is on such a path that our More

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NGEUI condoles demise

Srinagar: The Non-Gazetted Employees Union of the Information department, Kashmir Division (NGEUI) held a meeting to condole the demise of the father-in-law of Ghulam Muhammad Wani employee of Culture Unit. In a statement, NGEUI said, the meeting was held under the chairmanship of acting More

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Aasiya’s detention unlawful: HCBA

Srinagar: The High Court Bar Association today described the re-arrest and detention under PSA of Dukhtaran-e-Millat chairperson, Aasiya Andrabi as “illegal, unlawful, unconstitutional and in violation of the High Court orders.” In a statement, HCBA General Secretary, G N Shaheen appealed More

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Wildlife Board recommends hike in ex-gratia

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT

Srinagar, June 28: With man and animal conflict on rise in the State, the Wildlife Board has recommended to enhance ex-gratia relief for the victims of these incidents. This was decided in the 4th meeting of standing committee of State Board for Wildlife, chaired by Minister for Forests, More

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Govt to give incentives for teachers in far off areas: Peerzada

Srinagar, June 28: Minister for Education and Public Enterprises Peerzada Muhammad Sayeed on Tuesday said that incentives would be given to those teachers who work in far flung areas of the State. He said increase in their House Rent Allowance (HRA) is also under active consideration of the Government More

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2 INSTRUCTORS HELD IN GANDERBAL

BOAT CAPSIZE CASE

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, June 28: Police on Tuesday said that it arrested two persons in connection with the death of two women, who drowned in Nallah Sindh after their rafting boat capsized at Sonamarg last week.   Police said following investigations, two instructors of a Srinagar-based rafting More

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Science exhibition ends in Bandipora; 272 models displayed

TARIQ RASOOL

Bandipora, June 28: The two-day district level Science exhibition concluded at District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) here on Tuesday. The Chief Education officer Bandipora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Ahanger was the chief guest on the valedictory function, while principal DIET was More

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HPVT camp on July 3

Srinagar, June 28: To provide succor to poor and needy patients, the Help Poor Voluntary Trust (HPVT) is organizing a free consultation on diabetes and endocrinology related disorders at Help Poor House, opposite Iqbal Park, near Hotel New Sunshine here on July 3 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. According More

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