Political stalwarts` autobiographies can set record straight: Omar

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 21:22

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Monday that all political stalwarts should write autobiographies to provide a transparent account of their life and deeds and set the record straight.

Omar approves liver transplantation unit for SKIMS

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 16:30

Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a liver transplantation unit for Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) - the only super-specialty hospital and research institute in the state.

Omar re-initiates Award function to oblige a Gymnast

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 23:34

In a goodwill gesture, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, `re-initiated` the investiture ceremony seconds before its culmination to oblige a late-comer gymnast and handed over the citation and a medallion to her, on Tuesday.

Navjot becomes youngest recipient of Sher-i-Kashmir Award

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 20:56

Navjot Singh became the youngest athlete of the state to be conferred with the Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award on Tuesday.

Efforts on for ensuring self employment for youth in 5 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 18:43

Omar Abdullah has said an effort needs to be made to reach the target of providing self employment to about four lakh youth in the next five years.

J&K gymnasts face huge challenges

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 13:25

Despite being the most sought-after athletes in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the gymnasts are struggling hard because of the lack of facilities.

Jammu: 5000 farmers to take part in Kissan Mela

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 23:55

Nearly 5,000 farmers from various parts of the country are taking part in the two-day Kishan Mela from March 19.

`Cops should double up as best friends of people`

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 20:47

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday asked the state police to double up as best friends of the people who had great expectations from the force.

Five indoor wickets to be constructed in Kashmir

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 00:00

The inclement weather, which forces people of Kashmir to remain indoors for about six months in a year, however, would not now hamper the activities of the cricket players.

CPM for probe into functioning of Sher-e-Kashmir varsity

Last Updated: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 18:00

The state unit of the CPI(M) on Sunday demanded a high-level probe into the charges of "deteriorating standards, favoritism and illegal recruitments" in SKUAST here.