Exclusive: International pressure, border tensions, civilian protests inside Kashmir compelled Delhi to halt operations and initiate peace talks

Exclusive: International pressure, border tensions, civilian protests inside Kashmir compelled Delhi to halt operations and initiate peace talks

Srinagar: It was after intense international pressure, escalating border tensions, worsening situation within Kashmir coupled with a realisation that New Delhi’s muscular Kashmir policy was not working to pacify rebellious Kashmiri population that compelled India’s Home Minister Rajnath Singh to announce a halt in operations, top government sources have revealed. Not only that, the sudden […]

Shutdown in old city as JRL says ‘ruling regime wants to target the centrality of Kashmir’s spiritual centre’

Shutdown in old city as JRL says ‘ruling regime wants to target the centrality of Kashmir’s spiritual centre’

Srinagar: A complete shutdown was witnessed in old city to protest the use of indiscriminate force on pro-freedom protesters and worshippers at Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta Srinagar after Friday prayers. At least 30 persons sustained injuries, many in their eyes, after police used pellets and tear gas canisters against the pro-freedom protesters and worshippers outside […]

Mehbooba welcomes Rajnath Singh’s remark on dialogue in J&K

Mehbooba welcomes Rajnath Singh’s remark on dialogue in J&K

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the assertion of the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh today that Centre is ready to talk to every stakeholder including Hurriyat Conference in Jammu & Kashmir if it comes to table. The Union Home Minister made these remarks in an interactive session with a television channel today. In a […]

Power shutdown in parts of Jammu on May 27

Power shutdown in parts of Jammu on May 27

As per Chief Engineer, Elect. Maintt. & R.E. Wing Jammu, the power supply to Part of Bari Brahmana Industrial Area fed from 11 KV BB-24 feeder shall remain affected on May 27 from 10 am to 02 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Govt. Quarters Gandinagar, Last Morh, A/B Block, Apsara Road, Auqaf Market, Shastri […]

Sat Pal Sharma takes whirlwind tour of Jammu City

Sat Pal Sharma takes whirlwind tour of Jammu City

Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Sat Pal Sharma today undertook an extensive tour to get an on spot assessment of various prestigious projects like Tawi River Front Development Project, Jammu habitat centre, Smart city and the ring road projects. The Minister while inspecting the site of Tawi River Front Development Project directed the officers […]

Govt exploring JK’s skill landscape: Ansari

Govt exploring JK’s skill landscape: Ansari

Minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Information Technology, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, today said that government was preparing the ground to revolutionise the young human resource in keeping view with the global market and an increasing demand for skill expertise. Speaking to a team of candidates from Jammu and Kashmir participating in the regional […]

Speaker constitutes various House Committees

Speaker constitutes various House Committees

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, constituted various House Committees for the year 2018-19. As per the notifications issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the General Purposes Committee has been constituted of which Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh shall be the Ex-officio chairman. Deputy Speaker, Ali Mohammad Sagar Chairman PAC, Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar Chairman PUC, and […]

Mehbooba congratulates Shabir Shah’s daughter Sama on topping CBSE exams, says she is an inspiration

Mehbooba congratulates Shabir Shah’s daughter Sama on topping CBSE exams, says she is an inspiration

Srinagar: In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has congratulated a senior resistance leader’s daughter for topping the state in the CBSE-2018 examinations, the results of which were declared on 26 May. Sama Shabir, daughter of incarcerated resistance leader Shabir Shah, brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir by securing 97.8 per cent […]

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