Centre to bear compensation cost of cross-border firing

New Delhi: Funds spent by the Jammu and Kashmir government in paying compensation to victims of cross-border firing will be reimbursed by the Centre, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday. The minister said the J&K government should expedite the mechanism and seek prompt reimbursement of funds from the Centre. This would prevent delays and […]

Woman dies in suspicious circumstances in Jammu

Jammu: A 26-year-old woman, wife of a police officer posted in the chief minister’s security, died allegedly after receiving a bullet injury at her residence here, police said on Monday. Inquest proceedings have been initiated into the death of Neha Basson, who succumbed to bullet injuries at Government Medical College hospital, a police officer told […]

Kathua rape, murder case: NC says JK police capable enough to crack the case

Srinagar: Opposition National Conference (NC) on Monday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is capable enough to crack the Kathua rape and murder case, alleging the government is trying to shield the ‘political faces’ by handing over the case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Talking to ‘Kashmir Vision’ on the sidelines of the […]

PDP acts tough against ‘anti-party’ activists, elects Nayeem Akthar as Treasurer

Jammu: Ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday canceled the membership of three of its leaders from Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to alleged anti-party activities and indiscipline. “We have canceled the basic membership of three party leaders hailing from Tral zone for their anti-party activities and indiscipline,” a PDP spokesperson said. The three […]

Shopian killings: Ex-servicemen demand withdrawal of FIR against Army personnel

Jammu: An organisation of ex-servicemen staged a rally in Jammu on Monday demanding withdrawal of an FIR registered against Army personnel in Shopian recently. The former army men also sought the deportation of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals from Jammu and Kashmir. They also demanded stern action against stone-pelters and a provision to allow Army and […]

Rescue operation resumes, Div Com deputed to Kupwara avalanche site

Srinagar: The search operation to trace out three missing persons resumed on the 3rd day on Monday in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Three persons who had gone for hunting along with two other persons came under a snow avalanche at Lashkote- the top forest area of Darpora which connects Lolab and Bandipora […]

Terror funding: Pandit body Kashmir hails US’ decision to put Pak under scrutiny

Jammu: Kashmiri Pandit body, ‘Panun Kashmir’ has hailed the United States’ decision to keep under scrutiny Pakistan for the transfer of funds to various terror organisations. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global body that combats terrorist financing and money laundering, took the decision on Friday to put Pakistan on the grey list for […]

Police won’t compromise on booking culprits: DGP

Jammu: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir Police was one of the most professional and reputed forces in the country, Director General of Police Monday assured that ‘Kathua rape and murder’ case would be brought to its logical conclusion and the culprits would be brought to book without any fail. Taking to a local news gathering […]

Srinagar-Qazigund expressway corridor becomes operational

  Anantnag: With the opening of Qazigund and Awantipora bypasses on Srinagar-Jammu highway for traffic today, the Srinagar-Qazigund section of the expressway is now fully operational significantly reducing the travel time. “It is a moment of great satisfaction for me to announce that the Srinagar-Qazigund expressway corridor is now fully operational for traffic with the […]

Schools reopen after winter break

SRINAGAR: All the High and Higher Secondary Schools of the Valley opened today after remaining closed for winter vacations and the first day as per the instructions of Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Dr G.N. Itoo was observed as ‘Welcome Day’ for the students. Students were seen very happy while going to their schools after […]