Omar Abdullah picks apart PDP’s ‘performance’ trumpet

‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words; Propagandists Will Eat

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 19: Without naming any particular political party, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that people “are the best judges to judge the performance of the government and those who are indulging in false propaganda against the coalition will eat humble pie in the 2014 Assembly More

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CM reviews highway widening

Stresses On Time-Bound Completion Of Works

Srinagar, July 19: Reviewing the progress of 4-laning of Jammu-Srinagar Highway project at a high-level meeting here this afternoon, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed for fast tracking land acquisition and construction work. He laid stress on fixing time lines for completion of works and payment More

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Governor voices concern over ‘rising’ pilgrim deaths

Advises Yatris to closely follow Do’s and Don’ts

Srinagar, July 19: Governor NN Vohra, who is also the Chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) Thursday chaired a meeting here to review the progress of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, particularly focusing on the medical problems of the pilgrims during the first 24 days of the pilgrimage.   More

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Chhari Mubarak taken to Shankaracharya temple

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, July 19: 'Chhari Mubarak', the saffron-robed mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to the historic Shankaracharya temple here for prayers as part of the ongoing Amarnath yatra. Mahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of the mace, carried the Chhari Mubarak from its abode Dashnami Akhara at Badshah More

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Attempt to torch shrine in Tral

Shutdown,protests held

KOUSAR MOHI-UD-DIN

Tral (Pulwama), July 19: Attempt by unidentified persons to torch a shrine here last night triggered protests here on Thursday.  A complete shutdown was also observed in Tral against the incident with people demanding security to the shrine and stern punishment to the accused.   More

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Mufti Nasir concerned

Srinagar: The Mufti Azam of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, on Thursday expressed serious concern over the Tral incident terming it as intolerable.  In a statement today, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam asked the government to honour the peoples’ sentiments and ensure proper security arrangements More

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Govt has failed to protect shrines: Geelani

Srinagar: The Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the incidents taking place at Thasoona Beeru and Tral after Khanyar tragedy.  Geelani accused the administration of failing to stop occurrence of such incidents.  “Instead More

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HC asks Govt to file report of CoI

PIL ON CIVILIAN KILLINGS IN 2010

D A RASHID

Srinagar, July 19: The State High Court today directed the government to file within four weeks report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) constituted to probe the 17 killings during 2010 unrest The direction was passed by the Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by the JKLF More

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Governor for showcasing JK’s rich cultural heritage

‘Salaam Mahara’ Presented At SKICC

Srinagar, July 19: Governor N N Vohra has stressed the importance of showcasing the glorious composite cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir which spreads the message of peace, harmony, brotherhood and secular ethos. The Governor, as Chief Guest, was addressing a gathering after witnessing More

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Coalition aside, Govt to see Congress leader in court

Law Dept Accords Sanction To Prosecute Him For ‘Leveling False Allegations’

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, July 19: In a significant political development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government Thursday accorded sanction to prosecute Congress leader Abdul Gani Vakil—who is understood to be a close aide of former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad—for allegedly leveling malicious, baseless and defamatory More

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Prof U Kaul bereaved

PN Dhar dies in Delhi

 Srinagar, July 19: Noted cardiologist Prof Upendra Kaul’s uncle Prof PN Dhar passed away in Delhi at Escorts Heart Institute this morning. Prof Dhar, a recipient of Padma Vibhushan in year 2008, was associated with Kashmir since the days of Sheikh Abdullah and continued till the days of More

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Rs 12 cr sanctioned for police personnel, families in 2012: Rajendra

POLICE CONTRIBUTORY WELFARE FUND

Srinagar, July 19: Director General of Police (DGP) K. Rajendra Kumar has said that welfare of cops and officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police is one of his top most priorities to infuse fresh energy and boost the morale of the force. He said that several new welfare schemes have been introduced for the More

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