KASHMIR

JK Govt launches Health Insurance Scheme for Accredited Journalists

JK Govt launches Health Insurance Scheme for Accredited Journalists

Srinagar:  In a significant decision, the Governor’s Administration today extended Group Mediclaim Health Insurance Scheme to the Accredited Journalists in the State. Under the Scheme an Accredited Journalist alongwith five members of his/her family would be covered under a health insurance cover of Rs 6 lakh per annum at the yearly premium as admissible to the […]

SAC approves enhancement of ex-gratia for NoKs of slain Police personnel from Rs 48 Lakh to Rs 70 Lakh

SAC approves enhancement of ex-gratia for NoKs of slain Police personnel from Rs 48 Lakh to Rs 70 Lakh

Srinaga: The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the enhancement/grant of ex-gratia relief to the NoKs of J&K Police Personnel killed in course of performing duties attributed to act of violence/militancy related incidents. The decision will enhance the existing cumulative ex-gratia relief […]

State harassment of journalists in J&K threatens basic freedom of expression norms: Amnesty

State harassment of journalists in J&K threatens basic freedom of expression norms: Amnesty

Srinagar: Amnesty International India on Tuesday said that the intimidation, harassment, and detention of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir, by the state, threatens basic freedom of expression norms. “What we are witnessing in the valley is a new form of censorship where journalists are detained for doing their job. The recent arrest of Kashmir-based journalist […]

5 army personnel, civilian injured in Tangmarg road accident

5 army personnel, civilian injured in Tangmarg road accident

Srinagar: Five army personnel and a civilian were injured Wednesday after a speedy bus bumped into an army vehicle at Tangmarg in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Witnesses said that the bus bearing registration number JK01C-4779 bumped into an army vehicle along the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway. The injured army men and the civilian have been rushed to […]

J&K local body elections likely to be deferred to January

Srinagar: With Jammu and Kashmir’s two major political parties taking a decision to boycott the local body polls, there is now a chance that the polls scheduled to be held in October are likely to be deferred to January, according to an NDTV report. The PDP’s decision to boycott local body elections comes days after its arch-rival, the […]

After NC, PDP announces boycott of polls, Cong discuss issue with Guv

After NC, PDP announces boycott of polls, Cong discuss issue with Guv

Srinagar: After the National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced to boycott Local Urban Bodies (UBL) and Panchayat polls, a delegation of Congress discuss the issue with Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday. An official spokesman said here a delegation of Congress led by Ghulam Ahmad Mir, President of PCC, met Governor Malik […]

Jammu and Kashmir govt orders transfers, postings in administration

Jammu and Kashmir govt orders transfers, postings in administration

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered transfers in the administration. According to a Government Order No 1362-GAD of 2018, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD, Atal Dulloo, awaiting orders of adjustment in the general administration department is posted as principal secretary, Health and Medical Education department. He shall also hold the […]