ICCR to open branches in Sgr, Jmu

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Srinagar: To boost cultural activity and preservation of the State’s rich heritage, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is all set to open its branches in Jammu and Kashmir. Making the announcement today, ICCR’s president and senior Congress leader, Dr Karan Singh said the initiative More

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Bears on prowl in Bijbehara villages

Srinagar: The inhabitants of Bijbehara villages have complained that scores of bears were on prowl in their areas.  A delegation told Greater Kashmir that bears are frequently spotted at Dastipora, Khiram Sirhama and Meihand Wopzan.  “The parents bar children from moving outside the More

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HBOA hails Geelani statement

Srinagar: The Houseboat Owners Association HBOA has hailed senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani for what they said his statement on tourists in Kashmir.  More

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Rape accused convicted

Srinagar: Session Judge Ganderbal, Muhammad Shafi Khan on Tuesday convicted an accused Sameem Ashraf Bazaz son of Muhammad Ashraf of Umar Hair Buchpora for committing rape.  The verdict will be pronounced in coming days. More

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‘Elements creating dissension in Congress’

Srinagar, June 7: Congress leader from Sonawari, Advocate Ghulam Hassan Dar on Monday said some elements were allegedly creating dissension by issuing baseless statements. “I appeal to the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President, Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz to take action against these More

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Lachotra posted Dir JK Economics & Statistics

Srinagar, June 7: The government today ordered following transfers and Postings in J&K Economics & Statistics Department.B.R. Lochotra, Director (P&S) PHE/ I&FC is transferred and posted as Director, J&K Economics & Statistics department Srinagar.   S.S. Sasan More

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Aspirants for Gram Sewak posts appeal CM

Srinagar, June 7: The aspirants who had applied for the post of Gram Sewak in district Baramullah have complained that their selection list was not released till date.A delegation told Greater Kashmir that they applied for the posts in year 2008 under notification DDCB/14. “We have been continuously More

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Bhushan Bazaz in city

Srinagar, June 7: President of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum Pandit Bhushan Bazaz arrived here to meet different shades of opinion.A spokesman of the party said that Bazaz would meet leaders from both mainstream and separatists group during the trip.Bazaz, according to him is  strong More

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Forest minister meets Governor

Srinagar, June 7: The Minister for Forests, Mian Altaf Ahmad, called on the Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, at Raj Bhavan here last evening.An official statement said, the Governor and the Forest Minister reviewed the various matters relating to the ensuing Yatra to the Cave Shrine of Amarnath, and also More

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Army organises tour for students

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Pulwama, June 7: Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles today sent 35 children from two educational institutions of Shopian and Pulwama for Bharat Darshan. Brigadier, Shivender Singh of 12 sector Rashtriya Rifles flagged off the tour. More

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Fotedar arrives in Valley

Srinagar, June 7: Senior Congress leader, Makhan Lal Fotedar, arrived on a weeklong visit to Kashmir on Tuesday. Sources said that Fotedar is scheduled to meet various political and apolitical leaders during his visit to the Valley. Fotedar is also scheduled to meet Congress leaders to check More

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Teacher from Pulwama awarded

Srinagar, June 7: Wali Muhammad Bhat, the headmaster of Government Model High School Naina Zone Tahab Pulwama has bagged Rajiv Gandhi Samrasta Award 2011. The award comprises gold medal and merit certificate which was presented to him in a function at New Delhi. An official statement More

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MT SESSION HELD AT SP COLLEGE

Srinagar, June 7: A Microsoft Technology (MT) session was held at S.P. College here today. The session was attended by IT students. On the occasion, Prof Muhammad Afzal and Prof Shazia Wani apprised the students about the latest Microsoft Technologies. They said that Microsoft Corporation More

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