Gunmen attack CRPF patrol, 7 hurt

Islamic Front, Islamic Movement Own Attack

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, May 30: At least seven paramilitary CRPF men were wounded when some gunmen opened fire on them in old city here on Wednesday morning.Sources said motorcycle borne gunmen opened fire on CRPF vehicle of 82 Battalion near JLNM Hospital (Victor Crossing) in Khanyar area of the old city this More

Political parties condemn attack

Handiwork Of Agencies: NC; Aimed At Disrupting Tourism: PDP

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, May 30: Mainstream politicians Wednesday condemned the attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Khanyar area of Srinagar saying such attacks are aimed at sabotaging the tourism season in the Valley.“The incident is the handiwork of ‘agencies’ and the people who carry out such More

Shortage of doctors hobbles District Hospital Baramulla

Out Of 313 Posts Of Medicos 183 Lying Vacant

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, May 30: Out of 313 sanctioned posts of doctors for the district here, 183 are lying vacant. This has severely hobbled the provision of healthcare for the 10 lakh population of the district.In the District hospital alone, out of 67 sanctioned posts of doctors, 29 are vacant. The shortage More

No mortality meeting ever held in GB Pant Hospital

MANZOOR-UL-HASSAN

Srinagar, May 30: Believe it! Even after witnessing frightening 380 infant deaths in five months, the authorities at GB Pant Children hospital here have not conducted a single “Mortality Meeting” to ponder over the loss of precious human lives.Officials said the rules provide that the “Mortality More

5 more infants die in 48 hrs

Srinagar, May 30: At a time when GB Pant hospital authorities are boasting of having revamped healthcare facilities at the institute, five more infants died in the hospital within last 48 hours allegedly due to lack of specialized treatment, sources said.While two infants died between May 28 and More

Gen V K Singh retiring today

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, May 30: General V K Singh, who took over the reins of the army 26 months ago with an image of an anti-corruption crusader, will retire as Army Chief tomorrow bringing to an end a controversial tenure that was marred by rows over his age and fissures among the military brass.62-year More

JK Government-PCI meet on June 12

AKSHAY AZAD

Jammu, May 30: In the process of finalization of annual plan allocation for the financial year 2012-13, the administrative heads of various departments of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to hold an important meeting on June 12 at New Delhi with Working Group (WG) of Planning Commission of India.Sources More

12 of family among 13 killed in highway accident

Sumo Plunges Into Gorge Near Ramban

M M PARVAIZ

Ramban, May 30: Thirteen persons including three children and six women were killed early Wednesday morning when the Tata Sumo they were traveling in fell into a gorge near Digdool area of Ramban district on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway.The Sumo had left Jammu for Srinagar late last night. “It is More

Valley remembers Asiya Jan, Neelofar

Shutdown Hits Normal Life

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, May 30: Normal life across the Valley was disrupted on Wednesday due to a strike called by Hurriyat Conference (G) on the third anniversary of alleged double rape and murder in Shopian.The authorities deployed heavy contingents of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on roads More

Congress proposes, Omar doesn’t dispose

R&B Minister, Not CM To Head SRDC

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, May 30: Following opposition by Congress ministers to a move by its partner in coalition government, National Conference, for setting up of State Road Development Corporation (SRDC) under Chief Minister’s chairmanship, the state cabinet Monday modified the proposal allowing R&B minister More

Rajendra to take over as DGP

Bukhari Is Secy A&SHD, Prof Nalini Posted Dir Colleges

Srinagar, May 30: The state cabinet Tuesday decided that Additional Director General of Police Armed/Law and Order, K Rajendra Kumar, will take over as in-charge Director General of Police (DGP) “till the successor to incumbent police chief Kuldeep Khoda joins.” The DGP Khoda is attaining superannuation More

Smoking hastens heart problems, deadly cancers

AZERA PARVEEN RAHMAN

New Delhi, May 30: A regular smoker, 32-year-old Abhishek Shetty led had a hectic schedule, odd sleeping hours and irregular meals - all of which caught up with him, and he suffered a heart attack at what his doctor called a “shockingly young age”.“Five years back such cases were unheard of. But More

Close down illegal brick kilns within 7 days: DM Budgam

SRINAGAR, MAY 30: District Development Commissioner Budgam Khurshid Ahmad Shah Wednesday sought closure of all “illegal and unlicensed” brick kilns operating in the district within seven days. An More

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Gen VK Singh lampoons retired officer for complaint

Pune, May 30: Indian Army chief Gen. VK Singh Wednesday lampooned retired Lieutenant General Tejinder Singh for filing a complaint against him with the defence ministry for defaming him, saying he could More

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