Srinagar: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said that a war like situation has been created in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the polls. The party has already announced the boycott of the polls citing ambiguity of New Delhi over Article 35-A. PDP spokesperson Rafi Ahmad Mir while speaking to a news gathering agency […]
Srinagar: K.K. Sharma, Director General, Border Security Force, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. DG briefed Governor about the functioning of the BSF in Jammu and Kashmir and about various issues connected with internal and external security, particularly in the backdrop of the recent spurt in attempts of infiltration from across […]
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri today withheld the salary of two officers for not attending the ULB Election meeting. The officers include Assistant commissioner Development (ACD) Akhter Hussain Qazi and DFO Social forestry. The officers are appointed as nodal officers for Man power, training Management and maintaining liaison with election observers respectively. The DC has sought […]
JAMMU: In order to execute work for urgent branch cutting, the shutdown of 132 KV Udhampur-Kishtwar, NHPC Transmission line is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to District Doda & Kishtwar shall remain affected on September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm. Meanwhile, to carry out work for replacement of 11 KV […]
SRINAGAR: The Industries & Commerce Department today formally rolled out the maiden “J&K Start-up Policy-2018” for the state. The Policy was approved by the State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik last week. Giving details, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, said the Policy aims to nurture and inspire the young and entrepreneurial […]
Srinagar:Arrangements for 2 day annual Urs at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah commencing from September 20 were finalized here at a meeting chaired by District Development Commissioner. Briefing the meeting about the decisions taken with regard to arrangements, the DDC said that FCS&CA Department has been directed to ensure sufficient supply of ration including gas, kerosene […]
Srinagar: A minor girl student was on Tuesday critically injured in a road accident at Pampore. Reports said that a 9-yr-old girl identified Asmat Jan, daughter of Bilal Ahmad and a resident of Dusoo was hit by a speedy passenger vehicle near her home. She was immediately shifted to SD Hospital Pam[ore from where she […]
Srinagar: The recording of a phone call between 16-year-old Zahid Ahmad Mir, one of five militants killed last Saturday in Kulgam, and his family including mother has gone viral on social networking sites. During the over-nine-minute-call the family members of the militant are repeatedly heard telling the son not to surrender and continue fighting the […]
Srinagar: Srinagar district administration has decided to impose restrictions on Wednesday to prevent Muharram processions in the capital city. Reports said that the district administration, Srinagar will impose restrictions under Sec 144 CrPC in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of Police Stations Shaheed Gunj, Batmaloo, Sher Garhi, Karan Nagar, Kothibagh, Maisuma, Kral Khud, Ram […]
The death toll from a suicide attack on Afghan security forces has soared to 68, officials said Wednesday, as violence flares across the country ahead of elections and a key Islamic holy day, Muharram. The bombing on Tuesday in the eastern province of Nangarhar was the latest in a wave of deadly insurgent attacks which […]
