Kashmir
CEO reviews preparations in Pulwama as Assembly polls approach
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, reviewed election preparedness in Pulwama on Sunday, ahead of the Assembly elections.
Kashmir
Pulwama Police arrest two, seize 70 bottles of liquor
In a significant action against the illegal liquor trade, Pulwama Police arrested two individuals and seized 70 bottles of liquor at a Naka checkpoint.
Kashmir
Government employee suspended for violating MCC in Srinagar
Acting tough against the violations of Model Code of Conduct guidelines, a government employee was placed under suspension by the authorities in Srinagar.
Politics
Former separatist leader joins PDP while Bandipora Zonal President resigns
In an important political development, former separatist leader Syed Saleem Geelani joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday.
Politics
If approached, Mehbooba would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates: Para
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para said that if Jamaat-e-Islami had approached Mehbooba Mufti, she would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates and given them tickets.
Kashmir
New Deputy Commissioner takes charge in Shopian
Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar on Saturday assumed the charge of Deputy Commissioner Shopian in the presence of outgoing DC, Faz Lul Haseeb.
Politics
Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress
Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
Politics
Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.