Year: 2018

Kishtwar tense after killing of BJP leader Anil Parihar and brother Ajit

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The Indian Army staged a flag march in communally-sensitive Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir and a curfew continued in the town following angry protests after a senior BJP leader and his brother were shot dead by suspected militants on Thursday, officials said on Friday. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother Ajeet, 55, were returning home from their shop when they were fired upon from close range at a dark, narrow lane leading to their house, the officials said, adding this was the first such…

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Govt proposes joint venture with Union power ministry for Rattle power project

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The Governor’s administration has proposed to union power ministry a joint venture between the state and the central government for execution of 850-MW Ratle hydropower project, a month after the Jammu and Kashmir state administrative council gave a go-ahead to it. The project was initially slated for completion in 2017, but controversies and consequent delays would now push its commissioning to 2022 if the union power ministry agrees to the latest proposal. A top source said the government has proposed five models of joint-venture under which the state would receive…

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Journalists sought action against IG Basant Rath for slapping scribe

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Journalists, camera persons and the management committee of the Press Club of Jammu on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Governor Satya Pal Malik, seeking action against Inspector General (Traffic) Basant Rath for allegedly slapping a journalist and snatching his mobile phone for unknown reasons. In a meeting here, the journalists unanimously decided to submit a copy of the memorandum to Malik seeking action against the officer. The journalists had also taken out a protest march against him on Tuesday. They put forth various suggestions in the meeting after which a…

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J&K Bank is a wonderful institution, Not everything I told is true: Satya Pal Malik

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Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said not everything some J&K Bank officials told him about irregularities in recruitments was the “gospel truth”. “Some youth and bank officials came to meet me at Raj Bhawan and told me about the irregularities in the recruitment process for certain appointments. And I discussed the same with media during my interviews. But, whatever they told me was not the gospel truth. Things will be clear only after an inquiry,” Malik told media persons here after flagging off a mission aimed at ensuring every…

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Horse trading for Srinagar Mayor gains momentum, BJP declares Mattu as Mayor

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The horse-trading for Srinagar Mayor has gained momentum in the last few days as Peoples Conference (PC) and Congress are fast approaching independent candidates, offering them “profitable deals” to support their nominee. Talking to Kashmir Post, many independent candidates, who emerged as the single-largest group in Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) alleged that they were approached by various political parties that included Peoples Conference (PC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress to join hands with them in return of greater benefits. An independent candidate, who won from the outskirts of Srinagar,…

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Rain, Snow forecast for next 4 days across valley: MET

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The Meteorological department on Tuesday issued an advisory for Jammu and Kashmir predicting moderate rain or snow over the state between October 31 and November 3, which could lead to temporary closure of highways. The advisory issued by Sonam Lotus, director Meteorological department said a spell of light to moderate rain and snow is likely over higher reaches of the mountainous state from the night of October 31 to November 3, with maximum intensity on November 1 and 2. The MET office said a fresh western disturbance is most likely…

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Suppression has become unbearable for people: Separatists discuss Valley situation

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The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday met at Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman’s Hyderpora residence and said they are going to have wide-range consultation with all sections of the society to frame a comprehensive joint strategy against “Indian suppression”, which has reached beyond tolerable levels. After being released from their prolonged house confinement and police custody, Mirwaiz and Malik held a meeting with Geelani at his Hyderpora residence. The three leaders had a thorough discussion on the prevailing situation in…

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Probe all corruption cases of BJP-PDP Govt: NC, Cong ask Governor

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As Governor Satya Pal Malik has established Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) to fight corruption in the State, National Conference (NC) and Congress have urged the Governor to reopen all cases of wrong doings of previous PDP-BJP coalition government. Talking to Kashmir Post, NC General Secretary, Ali Mohammad Sagar said the party had raised the corruption cases in nine different government departments in last assembly session. “However, the then PDP-BJP government brushed all of them aside,” he said. Sagar alleged rampant corruption and nepotism practices were going on in Transport, Education,…

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Congress stake claim for Mayor post, Independents reluctant to merge with BJP

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As mainstream parties including Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Peoples Conference (PC) claimed the support of independent candidates for Mayor Post in Srinagar, the independent councillors who emerged as winners in the recently held Urban Local Bodies (ULB) polls from Srinagar district on Monday refused to support any party for the Mayor Post of Srinagar. After taking oath today as councillors in Banquet hall here, the independent candidates while talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) that they will not merge with any party especially with BJP, but will stake…

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A miraculous fruit called Apple

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Health is greatest blessing as well as great gift of Allah. A bit carelessness regarding health can mess up the whole life, so one should take care of it. Healthy eating habits, timely eating and drinking of fluids with moderation are necessary for good health. Unfortunately, the eating habit of present generation has switched towards fast foods, soft drinks, snacks, packed and ready meals. These food items are full of chemical preservatives, free radicals, synthetic flavours and greasy substances. The majorities of these chemicals are toxic and carcinogenic, and cause…

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