Raise HR violations issue at international forums: Mirwaiz to OIC

Srinagar, Mar 18: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has asked Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to raise the issue of human rights violations committed in Jammu and Kashmir at international forums.  A Hurriyat (M) spokesman in a statement here said, Mirwaiz met More

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Illegal quarrying unabated in Manasbal, authorities indifferent

SHEIKH NAZIR

Manasbal (Lar), Mar 18: Despite government ban, illegal quarrying at picturesque Manasbal in Lar Tehsil of District Ganderbal is going on unabated. The inhabitants of Kondabal Manasbal told Greater Kashmir their life and property was at stake as the illegal quarrying was going on unchecked More

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Prang residents seek LPG home delivery

Preng (Kangan), Mar 18: The residents of Prang in Kangan Tehsil and its adjacent areas have urged the officials of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to start home delivery of LPG cylinders. “The gas companies including Hindustan Petroleum are providing home delivery to the consumers of the Prang More

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CONSTRUCTION OF GANDERBAL POWER PROJECT

NUNAR-WURPASH RESIDENTS DEMAND ROAD DIVERSION

Ganderbal, Mar 18: The residents of Nunar-Wurpash and Sahpora villages of Tehsil Ganderbal have urged the government to go for the road diversion in order to ferry construction material for the proposed 93 megawatt Ganderbal Hydroelectric Power Project. According to the residents of these More

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SSB in dock: Candidates selected through ‘forged certificates’

Selection For Paramedical Posts Under Scanner

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (SSB) the prime recruiting agency in the State in dock for selecting candidates allegedly through forged certificates in various paramedical posts. Official documents reveal that some of the candidates appearing in the selection More

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Tajikistan Ambassador pays obeisance at shrine of Bulbul Shah (RA)

 Srinagar, Mar 18: Ambassador of Tajikistan, Saidbeg Saidov today paid obeisance in the shrines of Hazrat Bulbul Shah (RA) and Hazrat Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) here.  The Ambassador, who is the descendent of Hazrat Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) and belongs to Qulab Khatlan, is on a visit to Kashmir Valley More

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Police organize debate on human rights

‘JKP emerging as prime organ of State’

Srinagar, Mar 18: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DGP) Central Kashmir Range, A G Mir today stressed on the need to adopt the ethics of human rights as enshrined in the constitution.  “We must get sensitized with the issue in view of the fact that Police force represents the State more than More

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'Concrete threat to Dachigam National Park’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Dachigam, Mar 18: Mushrooming concrete tenements in Harwan area bordering Dachigam National Park are posing a threat to the sanctuary's wildlife, including the Valley's famed Hangul (Kashmir stag). Equipped with electricity supply, bio-gas plants and solar lights, these over 150-odd brick More

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Sakina lays foundation stone of Wali Itoo Memorial Bridge

Damhal Hanjipora (Kulgam),Mar 18: The Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo Sunday laid the foundation stone of 450 meters long Wali Muhammad Itoo Memorial Bridge over Vaishnow Nallah at Adijan Damhal road, coming up at a cost of Rs 19.06 crore. The bridge will be completed in three years.  More

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People demand repair of Srinagar-Bandipora road

SUHAIL AJMAL

Bandipora, Mar 18: The travel on 57 kilometer Srinagar-Bandipora highway has become arduous and cumbersome for passengers as the road is dotted with potholes at several places. However, the concerned authorities in the district are yet to start the repair work.  “The frequent travellers More

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