Srinagar, Oct 22: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday chaired the first party meeting after the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status last year on August 05. Ten days after she was released from the 14-month-long detention, Mehbooba chaired a meeting of party leaders at her Gupkar residence. PDP Vice President, […]
Sopore, Oct 22: The Army today said it has sent its recommendations regarding surrender cum rehabilitation policy for the militants who shun the path of violence and join the mainstream but so far there was no final draft ready. It said till policy takes the final shape, it would follow the existing one and allow […]
Leh, Oct 22: Over Sixty five percent votes were polled on Thursday for the 6th general election ofLadakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, officials said Thursday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Leh, Sonam Chosjor said that 65.07 percent votes were polled throughout the day for LAHDC election. He said that everything remained peaceful and everything […]
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, on the orders of Lieutenant Governor, has introduced certain substitutes in 226(2) Article of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, the Govt. said in a statement. A notification issued by Finance Department states that “In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 […]
Srinagar, Oct 21): Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed authorities to take immediate steps for retrieval of public land which is under unauthorized occupation and encroachment in Gulmarg. “Disposals of public property can be only by transparent and fair processes. Persons who are under expired leases have no right to continue to do so. […]
Srinagar, Oct 21: The government on Wednesday extended ban on high speed 3G and 4G internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till November 12. As per an order issued by Principal Secretary Home Department, the restrictions in high speed have been felt “absolutely necessary in the interest of the sovereignty […]
Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday recorded five Covid-19 related deaths taking the death toll to 1,402 in the Union Territory while 624 positive cases were reported pushing the J&K tally to 89,582. Of the total 89,582 cases, 53,698 are from Kashmir and 35,884 from Jammu division. Officials said that among 624 new cases, […]
Srinagar, Oct 21: Two days after he was grilled for seven long hours at Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Srinagar regarding the alleged multi-crore J&K Cricket Association Scam (J&KCA), the National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah was Thursday summoned again by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and questioned for five-long hours. The ED questioning coincided with […]
Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday advocated a “comprehensive reforms” for dealing with the radicalization of youth and called for a regular monitoring of social media content to prevent its misuse by the enemies. Addressing policemen on the eve of police commemoration day at Zewan, Srinagar, the LG Sinha said that […]
Srinagar, Oct 21: The Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that 40 policemen have been killed this year in the line of duty in J&K. Speaking at the police commemoration day at Zewan, the DGP said so far 40 policemen have been killed this year while fighting militancy including a constable Muhammad […]
