Hartals compulsion, not hobby: Geelani

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani, Thursday reiterated his call for complete shutdown on February 28 and peaceful demonstration after Friday prayers “against the mysterious killings of seven youths in Kupwara by Indian army, use of brutal force on common people who were demanding the dead bodies of the slain youths and to […]

Ahad Sahib Sopori’s grandson joins PDP

SRINAGAR: Gulrez Mushtaq, the grandson of  Ahad Sahib Sopori, joined opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) here on Thursday. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti welcomed Gulrez into the party fold along with his hundreds of supporters at her official Gupkar residence, a party statement said. Gulrez said the “pro-people agenda” of PDP and its performance in government […]

Employees’ woes: JCC threatens to launch agitation again

Jammu: The Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), an amalgam of several employees union spearheading the agitation, Thursday alleged that the government was not sincere in resolving the issues of employees and threatened to launch an agitation yet again. During an emergency meeting presided by JCC chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani at Jammu, the employees leadership said the […]

KEA miffed over PDP’s opposition on Bill providing cover to illegal structures

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Economic Alliance, an umbrella of Valley based trade organization, Thursday expressed its distress and surprise over People’s Democratic Party’s opposition on Civic Laws (Special Provision) Bill, passed recently in the J&K Legislature that puts moratorium of one year on sealing and demolition of illegal constructions. “PDP legislators who claim to be the representatives […]

Won’t change my action much: Parvez Rasool

Won’t change my action much: Parvez Rasool

NEW DELHI: Talented off-spinner and India contender Parveez Rasool is keen to add a few more variation in his armoury as an off-break bowler but would not like to tinker with his natural action while doing so. Out-of-form India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin yesterday surprised one and all by bowling with a completely different action which […]

KCCI hails government, legislators for passing Bill

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hailed government and legislator for passing the Civic Laws (Special Provision) Bill, which puts moratorium of one year on sealing and demolition of illegal constructions. “KCCI hails the government and legislators for taking such a positive approach which is aimed at giving a chance to the […]

ASIA CUP: Akmal ton, bowlers seal Pakistan’s crushing victory

NEW DELHI: A stupendous unbeaten century by Umar Akmal and a brilliant show by the bowlers helped Pakistan secure a comprehensive 72-run win against Afghanistan with a bonus point in their Asia Cup clash at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah on Thursday. The crushing win meant Pakistan pocketed a bonus point as well. After […]

Subsidy worth Rs 6 lakh distributed among Srinagar cattle farmers

SRINAGAR: Cheques worth Rs 6 lakhs were distributed by District Development Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Shah, here on Thursday among cattle farmers of the district Srinagar as 25 percent subsidy for purchase of the dairy cows. This subsidy component was distributed under National Mission for Protein Supplement (NMPS) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in which […]

Pak court summons Umar Akmal on March 11

Lahore: A Pakistani court today summoned Test cricketer Umar Akmal on March 11 in a case of traffic rules violation and a face-off with a traffic warden. Akmal`s lawyer told additional and sessions judge, Imtiaz Noor today that his client could not appear before the court as he was on a tour to Bangladesh with […]

FM inaugurates treasury at Baaghat-e-Kanipora

BUDGAM: Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday inaugurated J&K’s 129th Treasury at Baaghat-i-Kanipora area here, according to an official spokesperson. This treasury will cater to the area of Chanapora, Hyderpora, Rawalpora, Natipora, Khanda, Chattergam etc. which has a total of 22 drawing and disbursing officers. MLC, Ali Mohammad Dar, Director General Accounts and Treasuries […]