Govt focussed on promotion of sports infrastructure: Chib
Jammu, Mar 16: Minister for Medical Education, Youth services & Sports, RS Chib on Wednesday said that Government is paying focused attention on development of sports infrastructure across the State,  He said that an amount of over Rs 8.19 crore have been expended under district and State More
Islamabad PYKKA meet begins
Srinagar, Mar 16: The Inter-block level Panchayat Yuva Kridda Ur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) competitions of district Islamabad (Anantnag) started at twin’s venues of Sports Stadium Islamabad and Government Higher Secondary School Anantnag on Wednesday.An official  handout said competitions of volleyball More
DYSS calendar meet on Saturday
Srinagar, Mar 16: The District Srinagar Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) department is holding its annual calendar meet at SP Higher Secondary School, here on Saturday.“In the meet the annual calendar of sports activities would be finalised by the department,”  a handout said.“The department More
‘Snooker clubs under scanner’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Mar 16: In the wake of rising complaints against the snooker clubs in the city, the Government has put them under scanner. A senior official wishing anonymity said the Government has received complaints from the parents that their minor wards bunk the classes and spend time in betting More
England take on WI in must-win game

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Chennai, Mar 16: Their morale low after a shock loss to Bangladesh, an injury-hit England take on the West Indies in a crucial group B match here on Thursday requiring an outright win to keep their World Cup hopes alive. England have endured a roller-coaster World Cup so far having won two More
No issue of fatigue in the team: Strauss

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Chennai, Mar 16: England captain Andrew Strauss insists fatigue is the last thing on his players' minds as they play for their World Cup survival against West Indies. Beaten by Ireland and Bangladesh earlier in Group B, struggling after a long time on tour and now with a growing sick list More
Porterfield draws positives from WC stint

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Kolkata, Mar 16: Ireland's slim quarter-final hope in the World Cup might have ended with a 131-run loss to South Africa here on Tuesday, but skipper William Porterfield said they would take a lot of positives from the tournament.The skipper said chasing a mammoth 328, their three-wicket win over More
  • Kashmir

Police bust K-oil black-marketing racket

Accused sold subsidized kerosene as diesel

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, Mar 16: After the expose of high profile sugar scam, the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution department is once again attracting media glare for wrong reasons. This time it is illegal sale More


  • Srinagar City

SKIMS MED COLLEGE HOSPITAL STOPS COLD SURGERIES, SHIFTS PREGNANCY CASES

ARSHAD M BHAT

Srinagar, Mar 16: The authorities at SK Institute of Medical Sciences Medical College Hospital at Bemina have stopped all the cold (scheduled surgeries) and shifted the pregnant women to another maternity More



  • Jammu

Ministers’ constituencies get lion’s share

HEALTH INSTITUTIONS UP-GRADATION

RAJEEV SHARMA

Jammu, Mar 16: In yet another startling revelation, the state government on Wednesday admitted that 20 out of total 35 health institutions established and upgraded during 2010-11 fall in the constituencies More


  • News in Brief

'Army bridge serves 50,000 people'

Srinagar: To improve relations with people, Army has constructed a foot bridge across a stream in Kupwara benefitting about 50,000 people, a defence spokesman said. The bridge over Mawar stream, was made More


  • Business

'Legislation on farm land conversion soon'

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Mar 16: The coalition government is bringing legislation during the current session of the House, envisaging ban on the conversion of farm land for commercial use. Replying to discussion on More


  • News

Militant groups eye Pak nukes: US

LALIT K JHA\PTI

Washington, Mar 16: Many militant groups based in the region are eyeing Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, a top most US commander has said stressing that a strong vigil is needed to be maintained. Hinting More


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