According to the District Magistrate Ganderbal, in view of prevailing law and order situation and to avoid any damage to Government as well as private property, section 144 of CrPC has been imposed on movement of people as well as transport within territorial jurisdiction of the district on June 9, 2017 (Friday). Guest
The State employees and pensioners have hailed the timely move of the Coalition Government to release the Dearness Allowance, besides bringing down the scale of qualifying service for seeking pensionary benefits. They specially expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Ms Mehbooba Mufti, Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu, Chief Secretary, B B Vyas and Commissioner […]
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Thursday said that the use of human shield by the India Army is not a norm. He however, added that individual officers are entitled to decide the tactic depending on circumstances. Rawat also dismisses criticism that the Army is trigger-happy, but says the level of violence in Jammu and […]
In a significant move, J&K Bank has granted jobs to the widows of two private security guards Javaid Ahmed Bhat and Muzaffar Ahmad, who were killed last month by unidentified gunmen while manning the cash van in Kulgam. Both these guards were employees of a private security firm working under an arrangement with bank. Notably, […]
Pakistan on Thursday said that it was always ready to allow access to UNHRC team to the Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) region. The assertion came after allegations were leveled by the United Nations Human Rights Council chief that it was not giving access to a UN rights team to visit the area. “…we would clarify […]
Exercising powers conferred upon him under Section 53(1) of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N.N.Vohra, issued orders today for summoning the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Srinagar on Saturday, the 17th day of June, 2017, at 11.00 A.M. Guest
J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed and IGP Kashmir Muneer Khan inaugurated Ramadan Night Market amid huge rounds of applause in presence of a large audience here at Kashmir Haat (Exhibition Ground). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Secretary Tourism/ Education Farooq Ahmad Shah and Secretary Cultural Academy Dr Aziz Hajini besides […]
Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid in Naugam sector in Kupwara district by killing two militants while one soldier lost his life as he engaged militants in a retaliatory action. “Alert troops foiled another infiltration bid in Naugam sector. Two militants have been killed, while one soldier also died,’’ said an army official, adding […]
There have been many complaints from the residents of city outskirts especially Umarabad, Mustafaabad and Shalteng areas about the stray dogs making it impossible for them to step outside. In addition to this there are heaps of garbage lying on the streets unattended in these areas, with no presence of garbage dumpers. Residents of Umarabad […]
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday reviewed the progress of the 330-MW Kishanganga Power project, being constructed in Gurez area of Bandipora district. Chief Secretary reviewed the implementation of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan of the Project Affected families (PAFs and the status of demolition of structures and tree felling in the submergence area. Deputy […]