Govt opposes bail to accused ZEO, Sr Assistant

Scholarship embezzlement scam

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Jan 13: State Government has objected to granting of bail to a senior education officer and his assistant involved in misappropriation of over Rs one crore which was meant for educational development of students from Gujjar and Bakerwal community in frontier district of Kupwara. 
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South Kashmir villages without power, water

60-yr old man slips, dies

KHALID GUL

Islamabad (Anantnag), Jan 13: Many villages in this south Kashmir district are facing acute shortage of water, power and other essentials. Besides, there are several villages which are still cut off as snow has not been cleared off the roads till date.    Residents of many villages More

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Aka Maama’s Chahrum observed

Srinagar, Jan 13: Chahrum of Haji Muhammad Akbar Wani popularly know as Aka Maama, a renowned transporter, was observed today at his native village, Chandilora, Tangmarg in north Kashmir on Friday. Aka Mama, 81, passed away earlier this week. He is survived by his wife and five sons, Muhammad More

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Kudara without electricity, water; people suffer

‘Successive govt’s failed people’

SUHAIL AJMAL

Kudara (Bandipora), Jan 13: The residents of Kudara in Sumlar block here are up in arms against the government for its failure to provide them basic amenities. Situated 23 kilometers from district headquarters, 100 families in the village mainly depend on agriculture for their livelihood More

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Mismanagement, irregularities mar rural dev schemes in Bandipora

OFFICIAL PROBE REVEALS EMBEZZLEMENT IN MGNREGA, TSC

SUHAIL AJMAL

Bandipora, Jan 13: The government’s tall claims about transparency in the implementation of Rural Development schemes has fallen flat in this North Kashmir district with official probe alleging large scale frauds, mismanagement and favoritism in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural More

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HM’s revelation exposed Omar’s claim on AFSPA: Hurriyat (G)

Srinagar, Jan 13: Hurriyat Conference (G) on Friday said the startling revelation made by the Home Ministry that it had not received any recommendation or proposal from Jammu and Kashmir Government since 2002 for revocation or amendment of AFSA since 2002, had exposed the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah More

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MUA launches anti-liquor campaign in Islamabad

Islamabad (Anantnag), Jan 13: The Mutahida- Ulema-I- Ahli Sunat (MUA) today kick started its campaign against liquor and drug addiction by organizing rallies in several areas of South Kashmir.  The call evoked a massive response as peaceful protests were held at various places including Achabal More

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Army’s recruitment drive triggers protest in Kargil

G N ZEYA

Kargil, Jan 13: Massive protests were held today during the recruitment drive by the Army’s Ladakh Scouts here as the candidates belonging to minority community alleged that they were deliberated ignored during the selections.  Witnesses said the trouble erupted when the officers of Ladakh More

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