New Delhi: The government of India is considering a change in one of the most “controversial provisions” of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA that would no longer allow government forces to use extreme force in disturbed areas, NDTV reported. The report said that the phrase ”even causing of death” is being removed […]
Srinagar:The family members of a lawyer from Doda alleged that their son has been detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police without any ‘charges’. Advocate Hassan Babur Nehru, who is a social and human rights activist in Chenab Valley, was earlier booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and was released after spending seven months […]
Pathankot: The doctors who conducted a postmortem on the eight-year-old Kathua rape victim told a court here that the girl was sexually assaulted and she died of asphyxia, a lawyer has said. As many as 54 witnesses have deposed before the court so far in the ongoing trial in the brutal rape and murder of the […]
JAMMU: In order to carry out work of removal of trees, the shutdown of 1 kV feeders is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Miran Sahib and its adjoining areas being fed from MES Feeder, Miran Sahib to Kullian shall remain affected on September 11 and 13 from 6 am to 11 […]
SRINAGAR: A agreement was signed here today between the J&K Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and his Punjab counterpart Karan Avtar Singh on implementation of Shahpur Kandi Dam Project which was hanging fire for several years. The agreement was signed in the presence of J&K Governor, Satya Pal Malik and the Minister for Water Resources, […]
SRINAGAR: Justice Alok Aradhe, Executive Chairman JK State Legal Services Authority (JKSLSA) in presence of Justice Ali Muhammad Magrey, Chairman J&K High Court Legal Services Committee today inaugurated National Lok Adalat Sessions in ADR Centre, High Court Complex Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Alok Aradhe said the aim of holding the Lok Adalat […]
SRINAGAR: The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Medical Education Department, Saturday held a meeting of the State Task Force on Immunization (STFI) and the State Operation Group (SOG) to review the progress and concerns regarding the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2018 underway across the State. He said the Governor’s administration is keen to see the […]
SRINAGAR: Judicial officers and Judicial officials posted at different Courts of District Court Complex Srinagar have donated an amount of Rs 5,93,470 for Kerala flood victims. The amount has been credited to the Chief Justice’s official Account for Distress Relief Fund of the Chief Minister Kerala.
Srinagar: Justice (Retd.) Bilal Nazki, Chairman, J&K State Human Rights Commission, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today and briefed Governor about the functioning of the Commission. Governor and Justice Nazki discussed issues relating to steps required to be taken for ensuring against denial of rights to women, underprivileged and weaker sections of the society, maintenance […]
Srinagar: HDFC Bank today announced that it will adopt 30 villages in Kerala. As part of its long-term relief and rehabilitation efforts, this initiative is aimed at helping people in the worst-hit parts of the state recover, and encompasses the following: setting up medical camps and rebuild health centres affected in the flood supporting the renovation/reconstruction […]
