Hajj draw of lots postponed
Srinagar: According to the Executive Officer, State Hajj Committee, the date of draw of lots (Qurrah) for the intending Hajj pilgrims of 2011, which was scheduled on May 14, has been postponed till further announcement. More

'Mainstream leaders exploit K-issue'
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R) chairman, Farooq Ahmad alias Bitta Karatey and senior vice-chairman, Javid Ahmad Mir, have accused the mainstream leaders of exploiting the Kashmir issue to befool masses.  “With the reopening of offices in the summer capital, these politicians have More

Zaffar concerned at detainees’ plight
Srinagar: JK Salvation Movement chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat on Friday expressed concern over the plight of Kashmiri detainees lodged in different jails. “Most of the detainees are suffering from different ailments. They are denied medical treatment as a result of which their health was deteriorating More

Army holds medical, veterinary camp
Srinagar: Army organized a medical cum veterinary camp at Thandusa Boys Middle School Diwar at Lolab Kupwara on Thursday. According to defence communiqué, as many as 472 patients were given free treatment. “A team of six doctors from army and civil administration examined the ailing people and More

Solar lights installed at Kralapura
Budgam: Army’s First Strikers and Chinar AD Brigade have installed five solar lights at Kralapura area here. According to Lt Col, Robby George, the lights were dedicated to the people by Member Legislative Assembly, Chadoora constituency, Javed Mustafa Mir. Speaking on the occasion, Mustafa More

Youth attempts suicide
Srinagar: A youth attempted suicide allegedly by consuming some poisonous substance at his home at Pahlipora Kreeri in Baramulla district. According to police, the youth has been identified as Imran Ahmad Dar son of Baqar Ahmad Dar. Imran has been shifted to SMHS hospital here for treatment, More

CM’s advisors, principal secy available at Church Lane
Srinagar: To redress peoples’ grievances, CM’s Advisor, Mubarak Gul will be available at Chief Minister’s private office on every Monday from 2 PM to 4 PM and on every Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 12 noon. Accordingly, CM’s Political Advisor, Devender Singh Rana will meet the people More

Congress youth wing hold protest

RAHUL GANDHI’S ARREST

Srinagar: Youth wing, State Congress, today held protest against Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister, Mayawati, and burnt her posters against the arrest of AICC General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi, earlier this week. Led by President, State Youth Congress, the wing leaders including Irfan Naqib and activists More

DG CRPF calls on Guv
Srinagar, May 13: The Director General, CRPF,  K Vijay Kumar, called on the Governor, N. N. Vohra, at Raj Bhavan, here on Friday evening.During the hour long meeting, K. Vijay Kumar briefed the Governor about various aspects of the obtaining security situation in the State.During his meeting More

30th death anniversary of Badri Bazaz
Srinagar, May 13: The 30th death anniversary function of Mrs Badri Bazaz, first women freedom fighter, social worker of early thirties and founder Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum (JKDF) is being held simultaneously at Delhi Jammu and Srinagar on 15th May to 17th May 2011, said a More

GDC GANDERBAL ORGANIZES SEMINAR
Ganderbal, May 15: A one day seminar on “Restoring Moral Values and the Role of Youth” was organized by the Govt. Degree College Ganderbal here today, in which 20 students participated in the seminar.  The participants stressed on the need and role of youth in reviving the moral values in More

  • Kashmir

EU delegation meets Mirwaiz, Malik, Sajad, Mehbooba, Altaf, Beg

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, May 13: A delegation of European Union on Friday met prominent political leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Muhammad Yasin Malik, Sajjad Gani Lone, Mehbooba Mufti, Mian Altaf and Dr  More



  • Srinagar City

Despite policing, 42 drug dens operational in City

WASIM KHALID

Srinagar, May 13: Even if police claims to have gone after the drug peddlers in Srinagar, the health experts said there were still 42 drug dens operational, which openly sell drugs in different pockets More




  • Jammu

Transporters demand fare hike, threaten agitation

SUMIT HAKHOO

Jammu, May 13: In what could be described as another jolt for the common man, the Jammu and Kashmir transporters have given one-week ultimatum to the government to increase the passenger fare by 50 per More



  • Briefs

Hajj draw of lots postponed

Srinagar: According to the Executive Officer, State Hajj Committee, the date of draw of lots (Qurrah) for the intending Hajj pilgrims of 2011, which was scheduled on May 14, has been postponed till further More



  • Business

Govt puts new VAT return form in abeyance: KTF

IG Road displaced shopkeepers to be rehabilitated this year only

GK BUSINESS REPORTER

Srinagar, May 13: In what would give a major relief to the traders, the “government has put in abeyance the new VAT return form till further orders.”President, Kashmir Traders Federation (KTF), Jan Muhammad More



  • News

US appreciates Pak cooperation

Officials Question Osama’s Widows

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Washington, May 13: The US has been given "access" to the three wives of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, a White House spokesman said today and the "hostile" ladies were reportedly questioned More



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