Police prevent Geelani from attending grandson’s wedding

Srinagar, June 20: Police on Wednesday allegedly prevented the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani from attending the marriage ceremony of his grandson, Inam-ul-Haq. Talking to Greater Kashmir Geelani said: “I left my Haiderpora residence this morning to attend the marriage More

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M M Ansari calls on Governor

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: Centre's interlocutor on Kashmir M M Ansari today called on Governor N N Vohra here and discussedvarious issues relating to expediting the process of growth and development in the state. Ansari, former Chief Information Commissioner, called on Vohra at Raj Bhavan here and More

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Ignored by Govt, Hajibal axed of green gold

District administration looks the other way

IMRAN MUZAFFAR

Hajibal (Baramulla), June 20: While Jammu and Kashmir Government is thinking to bring this north Kashmir village on tourist map by linking it to main Baramulla town, hundreds of trees are being felled in the area, posing a threat to biodiversity in the region. Almost 8000-ft above sea level More

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Qazi Yasir detained

GK NEWS NETWORK

Islamabad (Anantnag), June 20: Police today arrested Ummat-i-Islami Chairman and Mirwaiz South Kashmir, Qazi Yasir, in this South Kashmir town. Yasir, according  to his family members, was detained in the Sadar Police Station, Islamabad (Anantnag), where had gone to seek release of President More

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AAC observes foundation day

Mirwaiz announces public rally on July 13

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: On the occasion of 48th foundation day of Jammu & Kashmir Awami Action Committee, a general meeting of party leaders, workers and activists was held at the party headquarters Mirwaiz Manzil, which was presided over by the chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The meeting paid More

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DSEK to hold Students Darbar

Direct interaction aimed at improving education sector: Rather

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: The Director School Education, Kashmir, Muhammad Shafi Rather on Wednesday announced that he would start holding meetings with the students on the analogy of Awami Darbar to improve the educational system in Kashmir division. “During this direct interaction the problems More

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Hundreds attend Wani’s Chahrum

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: Hundreds of people, including journalists, members of civil society, separatists and mainstream politicians, today offered congregational fateha khawani to late Muhammad Shafi Wani, father of Senior Greater Kashmir Editor, Arif Shafi Wani, at Malteng here.   Later More

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Aloha celebrates Iqbal Day at Pattan

Srinagar, June 20: An impressive Iqbal Day function was organised at Govt Higher Secondary Institute Pattan by Aloha today. Prominent professor of Iqbaliyat and ex-director Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Bashir Ahmad Nahvi was chief guest of the seminar More

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Hurriyat Conference (M) Gen Council to meet today

Strengthening forum, revival of units on agenda: Mirwaiz

Srinagar, June 20: The general council of Hurriyat Conference (M) is all set to meet at its Rajbagh headquarters on Thursday morning here. “Strengthening of the Hurriyat Conference at different levels and deciding on future course of action with regard to the ongoing movement is on agenda More

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Rajendra inaugurates auditorium at PHQ

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: The Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra Kumar, threw open Auditorium in Police Headquarters here at a simple but impressive function on Wednesday morning. The Auditorium has been carved from the existing infrastructure and has been completed within a record time.  More

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CIC serves notice to former PIO of Financial Commissioner

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20:  The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Jammu & Kashmir G R Sufi on Wednesday served notice to the former Public Information Officer of Financial Commissioner (Revenue) asking him to explain why action should not  be initiated against him for furnishing “irrelevant More

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Govt receives facsimile edition of Gilgit manuscripts

Srinagar, June 20: The National Archives of India on the request of Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora has forwarded facsimile version of manuscripts of Gilgit to the State Government for its preservation besides to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Gilgit from pre-historic More

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Alam’s resignation brave step: Qayoom

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 20: Terming resignation of Khursheed Alam a brave step, Joint Consultative Committee member Abdul Qayoom Wani Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir government has failed to fulfill demands of employees.’ In a meeting here, the JCC member said government had “ditched” thousands of More

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15 candidates qualifydistrict judges’ examination

GK LEGAL CORRESPONDENT

Srinagar, June 20:  The Jammu and High Court on Wednesday announced the result of written examination of Higher judicial services (direct recruitment) which was held on March 31 and  June 1 this year and 15 candidates have qualified for the viva voice.  According to a notification More

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Deputy CM reviews local body election preparedness

Srinagar, June 20: Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand has emphasized upon the officers to complete updating of election registration rolls and inclusion of left over areas with concerned municipal corporations and municipal committees so that local body elections are conducted early in the State.
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65 promotions in Police Telecommunication

Srinagar, June 20: The Director General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar today announced promotions of 65 personnel in Telecommunication Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police. The personnel include 12 Sub-Inspectors, 36 Assistant Sub-Inspectors and 17 Head Constables. The Sub-Inspectors promoted as More

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V-P Anand Bazar Patrika Group addresses MERC students

‘Focus On Career Not Just Jobs’

Srinagar, June 20: Vice President, Human Resources, Anand Bazar Patrika Group (formerly Star News) Satyakki Bhattacharjee visited Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir and interacted with the students and the faculty. Speaking on contemporary media scene he highlighted More

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