Apprehending ‘militants, separatists will attempt to disrupt democratic process,’ High speed internet ban extended in all but 2 district of J&K

Apprehending ‘militants, separatists will attempt to disrupt democratic process,’ High speed internet ban extended in all but 2 district of J&K

Srinagar, Nov 12: Barring districts Ganderbal and Undhampur, the authorities on Thursday extended high speed 3G and 4G internet ban across Jammu and Kashmir for another fortnight. While high speed internet remains banned in the J&K from August 5 last year, the government has cited attempts to disrupt upcoming polls for which it said that […]

Ashok Koul reviews DDC polls preparedness in north Kashmir

Ashok Koul reviews DDC polls preparedness in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 12: J&K BJP’s General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul Thursday reviewed preparedness regarding the upcoming District Development Council (DDC) polls in north Kashmir districts and urged party workers to focus on developmental issues. In his three day tour to Kashmir, Koul visited Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts and reviewed the preparations regarding the upcoming […]

Govt constitutes functional committees at panchayat level

Govt constitutes functional committees at panchayat level

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj constituted five functional committees at Panchayat level which includes committee for natural resources management, human resources, employment generation, finance and works . The committee for natural resources management, inter alia, is tasked to conserve surface and ground water and prevent overflowing of useful water […]

DGP reviews security arrangements for upcoming DDC, Panchayat Polls

DGP reviews security arrangements for upcoming DDC, Panchayat Polls

Jammu, November 12:  Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh reviewed the security arrangement and preparedness for upcoming District Development,Block Development Councils and Panchayat polls in an officers meeting held at Police Control Room Kashmir this afternoon. IGP Kashmir,  Vijay Kumar, DIG Central Kashmir Amit Kumar, SSP Budgm Nagpure Amod Ashok attended the meeting at PCR […]

Houses, shops, hotel damaged in multiple Kashmir fire incidents

Houses, shops, hotel damaged in multiple Kashmir fire incidents

Srinagar, Nov 12: Several houses, shops and a hotel were damaged in multiple fire incidents across Kashmir Valley. Eyewitnesses said that fire broke out at Bus Stand Baramulla in a shopping complex belonging to Municipal Committee Baramulla in which 2 readymade garments shops and a hotel were damaged. Fire was brought under control by Fire […]

27 candidates of Peoples Alliance file nomination papers for DDC polls

27 candidates of Peoples Alliance file nomination papers for DDC polls

Srinagar, Nov 12: People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Thursday disclosed 27 candidates who filed their nomination papers for phase first in upcoming DDC polls. The PAGD, an amalgam of seven mainstream political parties has fielded 27 candidates from three parties including National Conference, People’s Democratic Party and People’s Conferenc. The data provided by […]

Pulwama trio booked under PSA for allegedly ‘recruiting and harbouring’ militants, shifted to outside Kashmir Jail

Pulwama trio booked under PSA for allegedly ‘recruiting and harbouring’ militants, shifted to outside Kashmir Jail

Pulwama, Nov 12: Police have booked three Pulwama youth for their alleged involvement in militancy. The trio have been shifted to outside Kashmir jail under contentious Public Safety Act. Local sources identified these youth as Aiash Ahmed Dar, Mushtaq Ahmed Lone and Asif Ali. All are natives of South Kashmir’s Pulwama hamlet Nillora. Though family […]

In the backdrop of new alignment in the region, Iran vows to develop ‘comprehensive’ ties with Pakistan

In the backdrop of new alignment in the region, Iran vows to develop ‘comprehensive’ ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr Muhammad Javad Zarif said his country was ready to develop “comprehensive” relationship with Pakistan, as he held talks with senior civil and military authorities on Wednesday amidst new alignments in the region, Express Tribune reported. Zarif, who was heading a high-powered delegation that also included Iran’s special envoy on Afghanistan, […]

‘It took Sheikh Abdullah 22 years to realize right track, Peoples Alliance did it in less than a month: Altaf Bukhari

‘It took Sheikh Abdullah 22 years to realize right track, Peoples Alliance did it in less than a month: Altaf Bukhari

Srinagar, Nov 12: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Atlaf Bukhari Thursday hailed the PAGD’s decision of fighting the District Development Council (DDC ) elections stating that it took Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah 22 years to realize the right track and those who are part of the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) choose […]

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