LG Condemns Sanjay Kumar’s Killing In Pulwama

Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has strongly condemned the dastardly attack on Sanjay Kumar Sharma in Pulwama. He said the administration is standing strong with the bereaved family. “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The administration has given a free hand to the security forces to deal with the (militants) and we will […]

Pulwama Update: Bank Security Guard Succumbs in Hospital

Srinagar: The bank Security guard who was fired upon by militants on Sunday succumbed to his injuries in a hospital, the official said. A senior police officer said that the security guard who was critically wounded in militant succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. Earlier militants fired upon Sanjay Pandith son of Kashi Naath […]

Bank Security Guard Shot At, Injured in Pulwama

Srinagar: Suspected militants on Sunday fired upon a Bank Security guard at Achan in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A senior police officer said that militants this morning fired upon a person namely Sanjay Pandith son of Kashi Naath Pandith resident of Achan. The injured has been shifted to nearby hospital for further treatment. By occupation […]

Implementation shall be done in consultation with public: LG

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that implementation of property tax shall be done in consultation with the public and the interests of common citizens will be protected. In a statement, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sinha said citizens’ welfare is the foremost priority of the government and […]

Schools to reopen on March 5 in Gurez in view of snow forecast

Gurez: The opening of the schools in Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has been postponed till March 5 in view of fresh snowfall forecast. According to an order issued by sub-divisional magistrate Gurez, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure. “In light of the recent snowfall forecast and avalanche warning, and […]

J-K DGP emphasises need for detailed household surveys in border areas

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has underlined the need to conduct detailed household surveys in border areas and use technology to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid, an official spokesperson said. Singh said this while chairing a meeting of the Border Management Task Force, which was attended by various senior officers […]

Property tax to be used for people’s welfare, better facilities: Govt

Srinagar: The government on Saturday said that imposing property tax is aimed at ensuring better facilities for the people. Addressing a news conference today at TRC meeting hall here, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir V K Bidhuri, who was accompanied by SMC Commissioner, Athar Aamir Khan clarified that 1/3rd of thr population are already exempted from the […]

Looking forward to align with like-minded parties to defeat BJP in 2024 LS polls: Cong chief Kharge

Nava Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said his party looks forward to forging a viable alternative by aligning with like-minded parties to defeat the “anti people” BJP government in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. In his address at the Congress’ 85th plenary session, Kharge said the country is facing challenges such as […]

MeT forecasts scattered to fairly widespread rains, snow in J&K

Srinagar: The weather department on Thursday forecast scattered to fairly widespread light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that scattered light rain and snow was expected for subsequent two days. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C, the same as on […]