Srinagar: The ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are for the first time being held without any fear as electioneering is much more enthusiastic and the voter turnout higher than previous years, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Monday. Swain said while there were no parameters to compare the situation on […]
Srinagar: Director General of Police R R Swain said on Monday that proceeds of the narcotics trade are being used by terrorist handlers in Pakistan to replenish their depleting funds, caused by a crackdown on “hawala” channels, to fuel terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. “Narcotics are turning out to be a main source of funding […]
Srinagar: The National Conference’s pre-poll alliance with the Congress for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday. According to the seat-share agreement, the National Conference is contesting 51 seats, the Congress 32 and the CPI(M) one. The […]
Grand ‘Musical Sunday’ under SVEEP held at Lal Chowk SRINAGAR: The iconic Clock tower (Ghantaghar) in the heart of Lal Chowk here, witnessed a grand ‘Musical Sunday’ under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative to create voter awareness among the public. The event was graced by Chief Election Officer (CEO), J&K, P.K. Pole […]
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Home Department on Sunday ordered transfer of SSP Railways, Kashmir Harmeet Singh Mehta and posted him as Senior Superintendent of Police, Bandipora. “In the interest of administration and pursuant to the approval conveyed by the Election Commission of India vide Letter No. 434/J&K-LA/2024(NS-1), dated 22.09.2024 from Eelction Commission of India, Shri […]
Anantnag: A non-local labourer died and another was injured in an accident in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Sunday. Official sources said that there was an accident involving a private vehicle following which two non local labours were injured. Subsequently the duo, Bhuneshwar Bhulyan and Mohammad Syed Ansari, both from Jharkhand, were shifted to […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department has earmarked several government bungalows in Srinagar for the Council of Ministers in anticipation of the government formation next month. According to a Government Order No. 222 EST(KMR) of 2024, the nine officers, currently occupying ministerial bungalows, have been asked to vacate them to accommodate the new ministers. […]
SRINAGAR: The Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Omar Abdullah, emphasized the urgent need to denounce forces that propagate hatred and discord. “These divisive powers seek to undermine our unity, dividing us along religious, regional, and linguistic lines. It is crucial to reject those who aim to sow seeds of division and […]
SRINAGAR: The Police Observer for Srinagar, Raghuvendra Suhas on Sunday visited Media Certification & Monitoring Centre, Srinagar and Integrated Election Control Room set up at DC Office Srinagar and reviewed the functioning of two pivotal offices for ensuring Free, Fair and Transparent elections in the District. On the occasion, the Observer inspected the documentation of […]
SRINAGAR: Former Minister and MLA Bandipora, Usman Majid on Sunday reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to uplifting the poor and developing underprivileged areas, emphasizing that these remain his primary focus. Speaking during a public meeting in the Nussoo area of the Bandipora constituency, Majid stressed the urgent need for inclusive development that reaches every corner of […]