‘Reckless promises’: Centre takes JK ministers, legislators to task

‘These Hollow Announcements Deceive The Electorate And Foment Hatred Against Union Of India’

IMRAN MUZAFFAR

Srinagar, Jan 27: In a virtual snub, the Government of India has asked ministers and legislators in Jammu and Kashmir not to make ‘reckless’ announcements regarding allocation of funds for developmental works in political rallies and public functions.  The Centre has also lambasted the ministers More

PMRP:GoI HOLDS Rs 700 Cr FUNDING FOR JK

Says Previous Rs 300 Cr Unspent;Depts Fail To Submit UCs In Time

ABID BASHIR

Srinagar, Jan 27: In a major embarrassment to the state government, the Government of India has withheld Rs 700 crore funding for Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan (PMRP), citing failure of the departments to submit Utilization Certificates in time and also an unspent More

Govt in a fix over appointment of new Chief Secy

Khanday Emerges Frontrunner;Decision On Madhav Lal Likely This Week

FIRDOUS TAK

Jammu, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government is in a fix over the appointment of new Chief Secretary for the State as the final decision regarding the appointment of incumbent Madhav Lal with the central government is now ‘almost certain’ this week. Official sources told Greater Kashmir More

Wajahat again: ‘AFSPA is against democracy, Constitution’

‘Such A Law Should Not Exist In Any Democratic Setup’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Jan 27: National Commission on Minorities chairman Wajahat Habibullah Sunday said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was “against democracy and Constitution” and its “loopholes” should be removed after discussions with the Army if the law cannot be withdrawn from troubled areas. He said More

Cross-LoC trade, bus service to resume today

It Is A Healthy Sign: Kichloo

SALIL RAINA

Poonch, Jan 27: After a month-long hostility and escalation of tension along the Line of Control, the cross-border trade and travel is likely to resume from Monday.  “The cross-LoC bus service and trade would resume from January 28 along Chakan-da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch district,” More

Kashmir in grip of biting cold

Traffic To Ply On Highway From Jammu To Srinagar Today

AAQIB ASHRAF

Srinagar, Jan 27: People across Kashmir continued to shiver due to the ongoing biting cold as temperatures in the region continued to hover several degrees below freezing point. The local Meteorological Department forecast no improvement in weather conditions but light snowfall over the higher reaches More

Chilai-Kalan mela at Anantnag

Anantnag: 3 RR under the aegis of HQ CIF (V) organized a mela for cross-section of society at Akad Park in Anantnag as part of Republic Day celebrations. A defence PRO statement said, the event attracted More

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Digvijay in favour of early hanging of Afzal Guru

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bhopal, Jan 27: Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today said he was in "favour of early hanging of Afzal Guru", sentenced to death by the Supreme Court in the Parliament attack case. "I have More

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