VK Singh controversy: Show Mir the door, demands independent MLA

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 18:42

An Independent MLA from Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday demanded a probe into the role of minister Ghulam Hasaan Mir who figured in reports of having allegedly received funds from a unit set up by former Army chief Gen V K Singh.

Development not at the cost of environment: J&K minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:02

Highlighting the need to strike a balance between conservation of environment and development of tourism infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir tourism minister G A Mir has cautioned that development should not happen at the cost of environment in the state.

Pakistan warns of polio outbreak after fresh cases

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 10:30

Health officials in Pakistan warned of a serious polio outbreak after the disease was detected in 16 children in a tribal district where militant groups have banned vaccination.

Make videos of tourist spots to attract travellers: J&K minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 14:33

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister has asked officials to make video documentaries of important tourist spots in the state.

J&K minister cautions against duping of tourists

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:01

Jammu and Kashmir government has cautioned stakeholders in the tourism industry against cheating or duping of tourists and defaming the state`s age old tradition of hospitality.

Pak women cricket captain applauds team`s performance

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:33

The captain of the Pakistani women`s cricket team, Sana Mir, has said their team has reached new heights.

Kashmir teen develops formula for cracking magic squares

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 17:39

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Ali Mir`s inability to solve a mathematics problem last year pushed him to invent a formula for cracking the magic squares.

Russian dy PM mocks Obama`s nuclear cuts proposal

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 08:56

Russia`s deputy prime minister poured cold water on US President Barack Obama`s proposal to reduce nuclear stockpiles by a third on Wednesday.

Mousavi supporter disrupts Hassan Rouhani’s press conference

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:57

The man was referring to the reformist leader Mir Hussein Mousavi, who along with Mehdi Karroubi is under house arrest in Iran since 2009.

J&K govt to punish those found cheating tourists

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 12:24

In an effort to boost Jammu and Kashmir`s image as a global tourist destination, the state government has issued a warning that stern action will be taken against those found cheating tourists.