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J&K HC orders eviction of unauthorised occupants from govt accommodation

J&K HC orders eviction of unauthorised occupants from govt accommodation

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered eviction of unauthorised occupants from the government accommodation in the state. ”In the meantime, Director Estates, J&K Government shall ensure eviction of all unauthorised occupants from the Government accommodations and report compliance,” the single bench of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey ordered, while adjudicating on a petition […]

J&K Guv reviews progress of Srinagar, Jammu Ring Road projects

J&K Guv reviews progress of Srinagar, Jammu Ring Road projects

Srinagar:  Governor N N Vohra on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the upcoming Ring Road Projects, which will open new economic opportunities and de-congest vehicular traffic in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here on Wednesday evening, the Governor called upon the National Highway Authority […]

SPO shot at in Tral, critical

SPO shot at in Tral, critical

Srinagar: A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured after shot at by suspected militants at Pastuna village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday evening. A police officer said that the militants fired upon the SPO Ashiq Ahmad Lone (24) son of Abdul Samad Lone near his residence at Pastuna Tral. “In […]

JeM militant arrested, explosives recovered in Anantnag: Police

JeM militant arrested, explosives recovered in Anantnag: Police

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and recovered huge cache of explosives and incriminating material from him in south Kashmir district of Anantnag. A police official said following specific information, police arrested a 22-year-old youth, Muzamil Ahmad Dar, at Anantnag and recovered explosive materials from him. During questioning, he […]

Curfew-like restrictions imposed in downtown Srinagar

Curfew-like restrictions imposed in downtown Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 6 (UNI) Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in the downtown, Srinagar, as a precautionary measure to prevent any demonstration following strike called by separatists against alleged attempts to abrogate Article 35 A of the constitutions. However, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of the case till August 27. The Joint […]

Karvan-e-Aman bus to PaK suspended for security reasons

Karvan-e-Aman bus to PaK suspended for security reasons

  Srinagar:  The Karvan-e-Aman bus, operating between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan Administered   Kashmir (PaK) on Monday was suspended for security reasons following strike called by separatists against any move to weaken the Article 35 A. The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a number of writ petitions challenging Article 35 A, which empowers […]

43.33 lakh children to be given Measles Rubella vaccination in J&K

43.33 lakh children to be given Measles Rubella vaccination in J&K

  Srinagar:Around 43.33 lakh children between the age group of 9 months to 15 years will be vaccinated under Rubella Vaccination (MRV) Campaign in Jammu and Kashmir from September 1. Deputy Commissioner, Immunization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI, Dr Pradeep Haldar said that Measles Rubella Vaccination (MRV) Campaign will be launched in the […]