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4 militants shun path of violence, return to mainstream: JK CM

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said four Kashmiri youths, who had taken to militancy, shunned the path of violence and...

Zainab case: Prime suspect arrested in Pak’s Punjab

  Lahore: A prime suspect in high-profile rape and murder case of seven-year-old Zainab has been arrested in Punjab province of Pakistan. Police sources confirmed suspect...

1947 Lecturers engaged on academic arrangement to meet staff dearth: Altaf Bukhari

JAMMU: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government has engaged 1947 eligible candidates for the current...

Overcast conditions in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar: Overcast conditions today brightened the chances of a downpour in Kashmir Valley where people are hoping for an end to the month-long dry...

Kathua ‘rape-n-murder’: Amid protests by opposition, activist released

Srinagar:  Amid massive protests by the opposition, the police on Tuesday released social activist Advocate Talib Husain, arrested on Sunday evening at Kathua highway.   The activist has been at the...

JK Assembly rocked over Pak firing, Opposition stages walkout

Jammu: The opposition today staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the issue of shelling by Pakistani forces in border areas...

Shahid Yousuf’s bail plea deferred again

Srinagar: The bail plea of Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of Hizb chief Salahuddin, was on Tuesday deferred until February 5, sources said. The bail plea...

KU result fiasco: Student body slam KU authorities

Srinagar: All Jammu and Kashmir Students Union (AJKSU) Tuesday termed the Kashmir University evaluation and examination process as flawed. In a statement said released to...

363 militants, 162 security personnel killed in 2 years: Govt 

Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that 162 security personnel and 363 militants were killed during last two years. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti while replying to a written...

272 civilians killed in 2 years

Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that 272 civilians were killed since last two years in Jammu and Kashmir.   "85 civilians were killed in law and order incidents...

Kashmir curfewed 186 times in last two years: Govt

Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that the Kashmir Valley has remained under curfew on 186 times in last two year.   In a written reply to a question...

UN chief asks India, Pak to resolve issues through talks

United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked...

69 foreign nationals among 2504 prisoners lodged in JK jails: Govt

Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that a total number of 2504 prisoners including 69 foreign nationals are lodged in various jails in the Jammu...

Kathua ‘rape and murder’: Case handed over to CB for probe

Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said that it handed over the case of murdering 8-year-old Asifa Bano in Kathua district last week to Crime Branch...

Kashmir turned into prison, says NC

Jammu: The opposition National Conference on Tuesday staged walkout from the Legislative Assembly to protest against “harassment” of people by the government forces in...

JK govt announces series of steps for upliftment of tribals

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced special ration cards, setting up of tribal research institutes and Eklavya Mode Residential Schools (EMRS) among...

Republicans, Democrats reach deal to end US govt shutdown

Washington:The opposition Democrats today reached an agreement with the Republicans to have a debate on immigration so as to end the ongoing federal government...

Govt cornered for inequitable development

Jammu: The government on Monday had to face severe criticism from opposition legislators who alleged that the state is witnessing inequitable development. National Conference (NC)...

Forces allegedly vandalize Darul -Uloom property

Sopore: The caretakers of Darul -Uloom Maharajpora in Sopore on Monday accused the government forces of vandalizing property during a search operation conducted during...

Police arrests protesting ‘social activist’, MLA’s questions govt’s move

Jammu: Social activist, who was at the forefront of demonstrations, seeking justice for 8-year-old allegedly ‘raped’ and murdered in Kathua district last week, was...

Govt may do away with SRO 202

Srinagar: The government on Monday hinted that it is working to scrap the much controversial SRO 202 under which those recruited after 2015 are...

Don’t befool people of the sub-continent: Er Rasheed to Indo-Pak

Palhalan: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul rasheed Sheikh on Monday appealed the Governments of India and Pakistan not to...

Pursuing transfer of power projects from NHPC: Govt

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh Monday informed the house that the State Government is actively pursuing the transfer of power projects as...

‘79666 B&OC workers registered in 3 yrs’

Jammu: Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment, Dr Haseeb A Drabu today said the government would establish extension centres in far-off areas for the...

4 power projects functional on Chenab, more proposed: Dy CM

Jammu: The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said a comprehensive Relief and Rehabilitation (RR) policy has been formulated for the affectees of...

Economic viability for fruit Mandis being assessed: Minister

  Jammu: Minister of State for Horticulture, Priya Sethi informed the House that the government is working out economic viability, technical feasibility and market surplus...

Effective mechanism in place for implementing Consumer Protection laws: Minister

Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Tribal Affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali Monday said the Department has put a mechanism in...

Traders fined in Srinagar

Srinagar: Assistant Commissioner Food Safety, Srinagar today said that the court of Adjudicating officer (ADC Srinagar) imposed a fine of Rs 79, 000 on...

PMAY under implementation in JK: Govt

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh Monday informed the House that Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) is under implementation in the  state which...

No respite as India-Pakistan armies engage in shelling along LoC, IB

Jammu: Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortars at Indian positions along the International border and LoC in three sectors of Jammu and Rajouri...

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