Article 370 abrogation was “unconstitutional” attack on J&K’s special status: Tarigami

Article 370 abrogation was “unconstitutional” attack on J&K’s special status: Tarigami

Srinagar, Aug 22: CPI(M) leader and former MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami stated that the Supreme Court heard the party’s petition challenging J&K Reorganization Act (2019) today, with their lawyer presenting a robust argument against the unilateral decision made on August 5, 2019, which was deemed an assault on the constitutional foundation of India. Addressing […]

Yatra to remain temporarily suspended from 23rd August

Yatra to remain temporarily suspended from 23rd August

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 20: The 62-day long Amarnathji Yatra, 2023 commenced on 1st July this year and it will culminate with the event of Chadi Mubarak on 31st August 2023. The Yatra commenced simultaneously from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district. This year the Yatra has seen […]

No matter who says what; Indian constitution allows us to go tough against those who pose threat to national integrity: LG Sinha

No matter who says what; Indian constitution allows us to go tough against those who pose threat to national integrity: LG Sinha

Jammu, Aug 20: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that no matter who says what, Indian Constitution allows UT administration to go tough against those who pose threat to national integrity and “those who have supported terrorism, its eco-system and enjoyed government jobs through illegal means.” Talking to reporters on the side-lines […]

Mir, Karra appointed Congress Working Committee members

Mir, Karra appointed Congress Working Committee members

Srinagar, Aug 20: Senior Congress leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir and Tariq Ahmad Karra have been appointed as members of Congress Working Committee (CWC)—the highest decision- making body of the party Details reveal that Mir and Karra finds place in the CWC reconstituted by the party president Malikarjun Kharge on Sunday. While Mir has been appointed […]

Body of 2nd militant recovered in Rajouri, say Police

Body of 2nd militant recovered in Rajouri, say Police

Rajouri, Aug 18: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday said that the body of second militant , who was injured in August 05 Gundha encounter, has been recovered from a village in Reasi district. In an official statement  Police said said that on August 05, two Pakistani militants  were trapped in an encounter at Gundha […]

Eight militant associates arrested in Uri: Police

Eight militant associates arrested in Uri: Police

Baramulla, 18 Aug : Jammu and Kashmir Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district busted twin terror modules by arresting eight terrorist associates on Friday. Addressing a presser in Baramulla, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Amod Nagpure said that a joint team of Baramulla Police and Army’s 16 SIKHLI during a patrolling and area domination […]

Mysterious blast at Drass, Kargil; 2 killed 10 injured

Mysterious blast at Drass, Kargil; 2 killed 10 injured

Kargil, Aug 18: A mysterious blast in Drass, Kargil, on Friday left two people dead and ten others injured, officials said Friday. An official said  that a mysterious blast near a scrap site in Kabadi Nallah, Drass late this evening, left two people dead and ten others injured. The injured were shifted to SDH Drass. […]

After lithium, GoI to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines

After lithium, GoI to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines

Kishtwar, Aug 18: After discovering Lithium Mines in Reasi district of Jammu division, the Government of India (GoI) is all set to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines in a “scientific way”. This was stated by Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at Kishtwar. The LG also paid obeisance at holy Shri Chandi Mata Machail […]

J&K to digitise old electoral rolls

J&K to digitise old electoral rolls

Srinagar, Aug 18: In a significant move, the office of J&K’s chief electoral office has decided to digitise electoral rolls right from 1951 when elections were held for J&K’s constituent assembly. Documents reveal that the office of the CEO has set the ball rolling for digitisation of electoral rolls. To begin with, the CEO’s office […]