New Delhi, Nov 21: The Supreme Court of India has suggested setting up a makeshift courtroom in jail to cross-examine Kashmiri separatist leader Muhammad Yasin Malik, who is currently lodged at Delhi’s Tihar Jail. This proposal comes after the Central Bureau of Investigation expressed concerns about producing Malik physically in a Jammu court due to alleged…
Seeks support for additional central assistance and multi-lateral funding ASIA SPEAKS NEWS NETWORK NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 15: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, today met Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss key financial matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir. Taking to microblogging site X, Nirmala Sitharaman’s…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS NETWORK SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 15: As the part of its proactive measures to address challenges from snowfall, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) conducted an extensive snow clearance mock drill today. The exercise aimed to evaluate the city’s preparedness for heavy snowfall and ensure seamless functioning of essential services during the upcoming winter season….
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS NETWORK Awantipora, November 15: CIED – IUST Foundation, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in partnership with the Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI), organized an MSME Cluster Outreach Program and brainstorming session focused on the J&K Industrial and Startup Policy. The program witnessed participation from various industry leaders,…
Srinagar 15 Nov: In the quiet villages of Purkhoo and Mishriwala, tragedy awaited them as the gigantic fire razed several homes of the Kashmiri Pandit community. To those families, who surveyed the smoldering remains and the charred remains of their homes, there was hope when it appeared through the Ehsaas Foundation-a charity dedicated to supporting…
Srinagar, Nov 13 : Even after formation of the local government in Jammu and Kashmir, newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly are yet to be allotted Constituency Development Funds. Several MLAs told news agency—(KNO) that they are yet to receive funds, meant for developmental purposes for their constituencies and that they are hopeful funds will…
Weatherman predicts light rains, snow till Nov 16 Srinagar, Nov 13 : After an end to the prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir parts, the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from Thursday, saying that the light rains and snowfall is expected for the next three days. As per the news agency—(KNO), the…
SED issues uniform date sheet for summative assessment Srinagar, Nov 09 : The School Education Department Saturday issued a uniform date sheet for summative assessment from classes 1st Primary to 9th standard for all schools. The summative exams of these classes will commence from Nov-25 and will culminate December-12. Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in…
Srinagar, Nov 9 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a case against Shabnam Mir, former Assistant Director of Employment, for demanding and accepting bribes from Himalayan Motors in Srinagar. The allegations stem from Mir’s role as nodal officer for the Mumkin scheme in Kupwara and Bandipora districts, where she allegedly demanded Rs10,000 per vehicle…
ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE November 09: In a significant step towards enhancing urban policing strategies, police organized One-Day Conference on “Urban Policing” at the Conference Hall, DPO Srinagar, modelled on lines of DGP/IGPs conferences. The conference was attended by senior police officers including Zonal SPs, SP Hqr, DySP Hqrs, DySP DAR and other officers were also…
