HC steps in: Seeks details on dealer-consumer ratio

Asks Govt To Enumerate Steps Taken To Avoid Monopolization Of Cooking Gas Trade By Dealers

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Oct 31: Taking cognizance of the LPG crisis and media reports about limited number of cooking gas dealers operating in the state, Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday directed the government to come up with the data on the number of dealers required for the proper distribution of gas More

Touts make money out of new policy

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Oct 31: At a time when prevailing LPG crisis in the Valley has created acute shortage of cooking gas cylinders in the market, some agents have surfaced who demand Rs 1500 from consumers for getting the documents verified or transferred in his/her name.Locals allege that nexus between More

100 LPG outlets for 25 lakh consumers, 500 petrol pumps for 10 lakh vehicles!

MUKEET AKMALI

Srinagar, Oct 31: While the oil companies operating in Jammu and Kashmir have over the years increased their retail outlets for petrol and diesel manifold, they have miserably failed to expand the crucial LPG dealership network in the state for better distribution of cooking gas.Ironically, J More

Lacking ‘credible’ faces, Congress in dilemma

CABINET RESHUFFLE

JAVAID MALIK

Srinagar, Oct 31: As speculations about an imminent reshuffle of the council of ministers in Jammu and Kashmir are rife, state Congress is in dilemma over filling up of its vacancies due to dearth of “credible men” in the party.Since the inception of NC-Congress coalition in 2009, two Congress More

Lobbying begins for LC berth

FIRDOUS TAK

Jammu, Oct 31: Hectic lobbying has begun in state Congress to fill up the vacancy in the Legislative Council (MLC) and subsequent cabinet berth to be available following superannuation of Minister for Medical Education RS Chib in March next.Sources in the party told Greater Kashmir that the Congress More

After Geelani’s no, Government takes journos for copter ride

SHABIR IBN YUSUF

Srinagar, Oct 31: In a bid to clear the air over the controversy of ‘construction of track’ to Amarnath Cave, the State Government on Wednesday took a team of 16 journalists on an aerial survey of Baltal-Amarnath route to have a first-hand account of the situation.About four helicopter sorties More

Hurriyat (G) sets up panel

To Consult Mirwaiz Umar, Yasin Malik, Shabir Shah, Civil Society Groups

ZAHID MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Oct 31: Shelving the agitation plan for now, the Hurriyat Conference (G) on Wednesday announced a five-member committee to consult other separatist groups, trade unions, civil society and other groups over the Amarnath track issue.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of all More

JK Bank earns Rs 516 cr profit in 6 months

Rs 100000 Crore Business Targeted By March 2013

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Oct 31: J&K Bank is all set to achieve a net profit target of Rs 1000 crore and business target of Rs 100000 crore (rupees one lakh crore) by March 2013. The Bank registered a net profit of Rs 515.62 in the first six months ended September 2012. The increase in the net profit is More

CBI offices workless in JK

Only 12 Cases Registered This Year

Jammu, Oct 31: Notwithstanding the rampant increase in corrupt practices across the state, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Jammu and Kashmir has almost been rendered idle in view of the poor government response and lack of awareness among the general masses.The high-profile investigating More

NC, Cong stoke communal fires in Zanskar: PDP

‘Muslims, Buddhists Yearn For Peace, Amity’

Srinagar, Oct 31: Blaming coalition partners National Conference and Congress for stoking fires of communalism in restive Zanskar area of Ladakh, opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday said the onus on maintenance of law and order in the troubled area and providing protection to the citizens More

Normalcy returns to Kishtwar

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kishtwar, Oct 31: Normalcy returned to this mountainous township after two days of unrest and protest demonstrations sparked off due to blasphemous content uploaded on Facebook allegedly by some local youth.Reports pouring in from various areas revealed that the situation remained normal on Wednesday More

Soldiers thrash people in Baramulla

Cops Register FIR

ALTAF BABA

Baramulla, Oct 31: Army soldiers allegedly went berserk in Baramulla town on Wednesday morning, beating several people to pulp.According to reports, unidentified soldiers appeared in a Rakshak vehicle at army check-post near Kanthbagh. The soldiers stopped three vehicles near the check-post and More

‘Forest loot in Doodganga range’

Srinagar, Oct 31: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday condemned the alleged continuous loot of forests and timber smuggling in various parts of the state especially in Pir Panjal forest division ( More

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Heavy rain in Andhra as Cyclone Nilam nears coast

Hyderabad, Oct 31: Heavy rain lashed Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts under the impact of Cyclone Nilam, whose intensity is expected to increase by Wednesday evening. Many parts of Nellore and Prakasam More

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