Altaf calls for conservation of JK’s ‘fragile environment’

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Srinagar, June 5: Minister for Forests and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad Tuesday underscored the need for taking concrete measures for conservation of rich environs of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a function here to mark the World Environment Day, Altaf called for initiating all possible More

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SANITATION DRIVE IN KARGIL

Kargil, June 5: To mark the observance of World Environment Day, the Government Degree College Kargil Tuesday organized a sanitation drive and awareness rally.  The rally was flagged off by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Kacho Hassan Khan and Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters More

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Sopore College organizes rally

GHULAM MUHAMMAD

Sopore, June 5: As part of the Environment Week celebrations, the Government Degree College Sopore Tuesday organized a students’ rally to raise awareness on environment protection. The rally was organized by the Department of Environmental Science. A large number of students and teachers More

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Seminar, poster exhibition, plantation drive at KU

Srinagar, June 5: Kashmir University Tuesday organized a series of events to observe the World Environment Day. These included a seminar, poster presentation, oral presentation, plantation drive, cultural event and rally in the campus. A day-long seminar on ‘Green Economy: Does it include More

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HC quashes PSA detention of minor

Directs Govt To Release Him Immediately

D A RASHID

Srinagar, June 5:  The High Court has quashed the detention order of a 10th class student after it was convinced that the boy is a minor and the detention could eclipse his future. A Bench of the High Court while quashing the detention of Muhammad Rafiq Sheikh of Alochi Bagh Srinagar More

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Dial 108 for ambulance

JK TO GET EMERGENCY VEHICLES IN 3 MONTHS

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, June 5: With the healthcare system in the state under constant criticism for the last two months, the government has decided to introduce emergency ambulances at every district and block headquarters. These ambulances would deal with emergencies and ferrying of referral patients More

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Noumani delivers lecture on role of women

Srinagar, June 5: Renowned religious scholar Moulana Sajad Noumani Tuesday delivered a lecture on “role of women in society” at Kothibagh Girls Higher Secondary School here. Noumani stressed on the role of women in making a better society. He referred to historical facts on how women can guide More

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Prof Schinde delivers lecture at KU

Srinagar, June 5: Eminent scholar Prof. Vasant Schinde, Director Archaeology Department, Deccan College Pune Tuesday delivered a lecture at Kashmir University’s Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS).   Prof Schinde talked on “Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Understand the Past”.  More

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‘Issuance of show-cause notice to Nayeem Khan unfortunate’

NF writes to Mirwaiz

Srinagar, June 5: The issuance of “show-cause notice” to the senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan recently was “a decision taken in haste”, a spokesman of National Front said Tuesday. In a statement, the NF spokesman said Khan has sent a detailed letter to the Hurriyat More

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Online campaign on Dr Qasim’s release gains momentum

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar, June 5: The online campaign on social networking sites seeking release of incarcerated separatist leader Dr Qasim Faktoo seems to be gaining momentum with each passing day. In less than 10 days, thousands of people have joined the campaign after its inauguration by the Hurriyat Conference More

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Our stand on JK’s accession clear: Kamaal

Wachi, June 5: National Conference Additional General Secretary Mustafa Kamaal Tuesday said erosion of the constitution of J&K will not erode sentiments to restore autonomy. “Our stand on Jammu and Kashmir’s accession is clear and we will strive to ensure that all the promises done should More

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Curtailment not done under pressure: Sri Sri Ravishankar

AMARNATH YATRA-2012

PRESS TRSUT OF INDIA

Srinagar, June 5: Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar today said there was no pressure on the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) on deciding the duration of the Amarnath yatra, which was shortened keeping in view the safety of the pilgrims. "I would like to clarify to the Shiva Bhaktas More

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Youth torch bearers for green economy: Ruhulla

Budgam, June 5: Minister for Information Technology & Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Aga Ruhulla Mehdi on Tuesday described youth as the torch bearers for a green economy and cautioned against carbon footsteps and different types of hazards existing in our environment. The Minister while More

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Chadha calls on Guv

Srinagar: Special Secretary, Internal Security, Union Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Chadha called on Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan here Tuesday. He was accompanied by K. Skandan, Joint Secretary (Kashmir), Union Ministry of Home Affairs. During their meeting, Chadha briefed the Governor about More

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Separatists across LoC planning million march

Srinagar: Separatist leadership on either side of the Line of Control are organizing a million march on June 10 to raise Kashmir issue throughout the world and press for its resolution.  DLP Chairman Hashim Qureshi would lead the march from this side of LoC which will meet the representatives More

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Zaffar pays tributes to 2008-2010 martyrs

Srinagar, June 5: The chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement Zafar Akbar Bhat has paid rich tributes to Tufail Ahmad Mattoo, Zahid Farooq, Wamiq Farooq, Nisar Ahmed Sofi and other Kashmiri youth who were killed by men in uniform during 2008-2010 mass uprising, demanding that the killers More

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