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SC issues notice to Centre on PIL against ‘snooping’, gives its six weeks to respond

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the government’s notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system. The apex court sought the Centre’s response within six weeks. A PIL was filed earlier in the Supreme Court challenging the government’s December 20 […]

Pakistan to shelve major CPEC power project

Pakistan to shelve major CPEC power project

Srinagar: The Pakistan government has decided to shelve a major coal-based power plant project under the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, citing sufficient generation capacity already lined up for the next few years. The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious […]

Shopian shuts on 2nd consecutive day against militant killings

Shopian shuts on 2nd consecutive day against militant killings

Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed in southern Kashmir’s Shopian district Monday against the killing of two Al Badr militants including top commander Zeenat-ul-Islam on Saturday. All shops and other business establishments are shut in the district while transport is mostly off the roads. Reports said that a large number of people were seen […]

Militant arrested during naka checking in north Kashmir’s Bandipora: Police

Militant arrested during naka checking in north Kashmir’s Bandipora: Police

Srinagar: A militant has been arrested during naka checking in Northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Reports quoting police officials said that on “specific information” about movement of some militants, Police laid a joint Naka with Army’s 13 RR at Ajas. During naka checking, one militant was apprehended along with arms and ammunition. The identity of the militant […]

Six injured in road accident in north Kashmir’s Pattan

Six injured in road accident in north Kashmir’s Pattan

Srinagar: Six people including an ambulance driver were injured in a road mishap at Pattan in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday evening. Reports said that two vehicles, a Maruti car and an ambulance collided near trauma hospital Pattan on Srinagar Baramulla road Sunday evening resulting in injuries to three people boarding in Maruti car and […]

Bright, sunny morning in Kashmir after days of inclement weather

Bright, sunny morning in Kashmir after days of inclement weather

Srinagar: After days of inclement weather, the Kashmir valley Monday witnessed a sunny morning. The MeT officials said that the weather would remain dry across Jammu and Kashmir during the next four to five days after which another spell of rain and snow is likely to occur. Srinagar city, they said, recorded minus 6.4 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam minus […]

J&K Governor launches Role Model Scheme

J&K Governor launches Role Model Scheme

Jammu: Role Model Scheme introduced by Special DG, J&K Zone CRPF was formally launched by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here on Sunday. The Governor also felicitated the role models on the occasion. Lauding the role being played by the CRPF in maintaining security in the State, Governor appreciated […]

Throat-slit body of man found in Batote

Throat-slit body of man found in Batote

Jammu: A throat-slit body of a man was found inside his home at Chakwa area of Batote in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that the body of the man, in his late thirties, has been found in mysterious circumstances and investigations have been launched into the incident. Official sources said that the body […]

Heavy snowfall: Power restored in Karnah after 72 hours

Heavy snowfall: Power restored in Karnah after 72 hours

Srinagar: After about 72 hours, the power supply has been restored in Karnah area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Assistant Executive Engineer Power Development Department (PDD) Mohd Ashraf said that due to heavy snowfall resulted in trees thick foliage coming down heavily damaging both HT and LT electric lines. He said about 90% restoration process […]