2 decades on, Cheap Market shopkeepers await rehabilitation

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, June 3: In mid ‘90s government removed shops from a market, popularly known as Cheap Market, at Jehangir Chowk, with an assurance that the affected would be relocated. Around two decades on, the shopkeepers have been craving for relocation even as many shops are ready for the handover.
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Wazir Bagh complains of ‘commercialization’ of residential colony

Residents protest construction of commercial complex, seek SMC action

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 3:  The residents of Wazir Bagh are up in arms against the government for allowing what they said commercialization of residential area adding that multistoreyed complexes were coming up there. “We express deep anguish and resentment over the failure of the concerned authorities More
Seerat Conference at GHSS Nawhatta
Srinagar: The president Sultan-ul-Arifeen Foundation Jammu and Kashmir and chief spokesman Welfare Committee, Mohalla Mukhdoom Sahab, Peerzada Shahid Jeelani Mukhdoomi on Thursday urged the Muslims to follow the teachings of the most revered Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in letter and spirit to achieve success More
‘WDC benefits 1485 City women’
Srinagar, June 3:  Managing Director J&K Women’s Development Corporation, Nahida Soz Friday said the WDC had provided soft loans worth Rs10.12 crore  to 1485 women of Srinagar for establishing self help groups for different skills during the current fiscal.  While addressing More
Dachigam hosts Tree Talk
Srinagar, June 3: A special “morning walk with tree talk” was Friday organized in Dachigam National Park. An official handout said 37 newly appointed Assistant Conservator of Forests attended the Tree Talk. Chief Wildlife Warden A K Singh welcomed the guests while senior Forest official and More
Power Shutdown today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 3:   According to Power controller Kashmir province the power supply in some south City areas will remain disrupted from Saturday due to some maintenance work. “Power in Rawalpora-Rangrth 33 KV line and Bemina-KP Bagh will also remain affected on June 4, 2011 and More
Parents complain of corporal punishment
Srinagar, June 3: A family Thursday alleged that their daughter was beaten up mercilessly by a teacher at a school on Bemina bypass. “My daughter Rida Hussain was thrashed by a teacher without citing any reason,” said Tariq Hussain Shamas, father of the girl. The family appealed More
  • Kashmir

Kashmir Committee meets Nayeem, Shah, Mir ors

‘SEPARATISTS FOR PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF K-ISSUE’

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, June 3: The Kashmir Committee on Friday met various separatist leaders here and discussed the Kashmir issue threadbare. Continuing their mission Kashmir, the four member panel on second More


  • Srinagar City

2 decades on, Cheap Market shopkeepers await rehabilitation

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, June 3: In mid ‘90s government removed shops from a market, popularly known as Cheap Market, at Jehangir Chowk, with an assurance that the affected would be relocated. Around two decades on, More



  • Jammu

‘AIDS spreading in rural areas’

Cultural Groups, NGOs To Launch Awareness Campaign

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, June 3: With the detection of increasing number of AIDS cases from rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government has decided to involve cultural organizations and theatre groups to create awareness More


  • Briefs

Dr Showkat Zargar assumes charge

Srinagar, June 3: Prof. (Dr) Showkat Ali Zargar today assumed the charge as director, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura.  In a communiqué, SKIMS said, Prof. Showkat Ali Zargar More


  • Business

‘Institutional mechanism essential for Islamic banking’

Interest-fee transactions gaining popularity at rapid pace: VC KU

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, June 3: Vice chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof Talat Ahmad today said the Islamic banking and insurance has registered a 10 to 15 per cent annual growth during last decade. He said the More


  • News

Prince Barkat dies in road accident

Gilgit/Muzaffarabad, June 3: Prince Barkat Ali, the Meer Sahib of Nagar, died in a road accident near Karbala earlier this week. He was laid to rest at Najaf. The deceased had taken up diplomatic profession More


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