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 […]

J&K to get centrally heated Vande Bharat trains soon

J&K to get centrally heated Vande Bharat trains soon

Srinagar, Aug 16: Integral Coach Factory is all set to roll out Vande Bharat trains with central heating facilities inside the compartments for the Jammu and Kashmir next year, official said here on Wednesday. An official said  that these trains will have heating facilities inside the compartments and for the water lines and will also […]

Article 370 Hearing: Rajeev Dhawan Argues J&K Maharaja’s Retained Internal Sovereignty

Article 370 Hearing: Rajeev Dhawan Argues J&K Maharaja’s Retained Internal Sovereignty

Srinagar, Aug 16: Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan argued in the Supreme Court that the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir retained internal sovereignty, and Article 370 served as a constitutional alternative to a standstill agreement. While the Instrument of Accession resulted in the loss of external sovereignty to some extent, internal sovereignty remained intact. Dhavan emphasized […]

“Terror Eco-System is being dismantled fully to make peace a permanent feature in J&K”: LG Manoj Sinha

“Terror Eco-System is being dismantled fully to make peace a permanent feature in J&K”: LG Manoj Sinha

Sonmarg (Ganderbal), Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that three-decades long conflict in Kashmir was a “business for some people” who filled their own coffers while common man was left to suffer on all fronts. He, however, was quick to add that Security Forces are putting the last nail in […]

Congress discusses ULB, Panchayat elections, says fully capable to defeat challenges

Congress discusses ULB, Panchayat elections, says fully capable to defeat challenges

Anantnag August 14: Congress today discussed upcoming ULB and Panchayat elections while expressing confidence that the Party will emerge stronger given its pro people policies and the equal services rendered to every section of the people living in the country. District Congress Committee (DCC) Anantnag in a meeting held at Veerinag area of South Kashmir […]

NC will continue to fight attempts aimed at denuding J-K of its identity: Mustafa Kamal

NC will continue to fight attempts aimed at denuding J-K of its identity: Mustafa Kamal

Srinagar, 14 Aug: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal on Monday expressed hope that the constitutional bench will uphold the constitutional supremacy that embraces diversity of the country. Kamal said that the party has mounted a challenge on the government’s August, 05 2019 actions. “This case, therefore, goes […]

No restrictions, Internet blocakde on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com

No restrictions, Internet blocakde on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com

Srinagar, Aug 12: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said there won’t be any restrictions on the eve of Independence Day in Kashmir while the internet and facilities will also function smoothly. Addressing a news conference here at his office chamber, Bidhuri,  said that all the arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth […]