Kashmir Reader

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah in his message on the occasion of International Literacy Day said that education and literacy are the foundations of any civilized, progressive and dignified society. He said that only an educated society can better understand its rights and responsibilities and while meeting the challenges []

Srinagar: Spanish filmmaker and producer Anna Saura Ramon on Wednesday described Kashmir as an ideal destination for filmmaking, praising its scenic landscapes, lakes, natural light and hospitality while calling for stronger cinematic ties between India and Spain. Speaking to reporters on the third day of the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) []

Srinagar: National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday launched a 72-hour strike, seeking redressal of their demands related to pay parity, job and social security benefits. Scores of NHM employees staged a protest across districts and blocks to deman revision of their pay structure in the line with NHM employees of []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. LG Saxena- who has been appointed to discharge the functions of J&K LG during Manoj Sinhas leave -administered the oath at the Shalimar auditorium []

Says protecting J&K peoples exclusive rights over land, jobs wasApni Partys biggest contribution after 2019 SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a critical phase, describing August 2019 as a major turning point when the Centre revoked the erstwhile states special constitutional status and []

Agencies stress inter-agency coordination, financial investigation to combat drug trafficking in both regions SRINAGAR: The 2nd UT Level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting on Narcotics Control for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was held at Police Control Room, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of DDG (NWR), NCB and IG Crime/ANTF Head of []

HC directs threat assessment within six weeks JAMMU: The high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed authorities to consider the plea of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeking restoration of his security cover, including escort vehicle, and take an appropriate decision within six weeks. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the directions on Monday while []

Two arrested SOPORE: Police in Sopore has seized a load carrier carrying approximately 200 litres of diesel without valid documents and arrested two persons in connection with the case. During naka checking at Chijhama, Rafiabad, in the jurisdiction of Police Post Watergam, a Tata Load Carrier bearing Registration No. JK16A-5144 was intercepted and subjected to []

BARAMULLA: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen community engagement and promote awareness among the younger generation, Police in Baramulla organised awareness programmes at Govt. Model Higher Secondary School, Boniyar and Govt. Higher Secondary School, Chandoosa. At Boniyar, an awareness programme was conducted by Police Station Boniyar under the overall supervision and directions of []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged newly appointed Medical Officers to serve in remote and far-flung areas, saying people often see doctors as their last ray of hope during the most difficult moments of their lives. Addressing a function at SKICC Srinagar after distributing appointment orders to newly appointed Medical []