CS for focusing on high-end, niche tourism

CS for focusing on high-end, niche tourism

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to assess the proposal of Tourism department to be taken up with Union Ministry of Tourism for funding by World Bank. The meeting was attended by the ACS, Forests; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Secretary, Revenue; Director Tourism, Jammu/Kashmir; DG Budget besides other concerned officers. During the meeting, […]

SC Closes PIL On Statutory Panels In JK

SC Closes PIL On Statutory Panels In JK

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the proceedings on a PIL, which claimed non-functional statutory panels exist in Jammu and Kashmir, after being told by the union Territory administration that these are now functional and the powers of some like the State Human Rights Commission are being exercised by the NHRC. The top […]

3 people killed, 3 injured in accident

3 people killed, 3 injured in accident

Jammu: At least three people died while as many others were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Kishtwar district on Tuesday. Official sources told GNS that the accident involving a Maruti Alto vechical occurred Hori Nallah, Dachhan. Soon after the accident, approximately 50 […]

MHA Extends Ban On ‘Sikhs For Justice’

MHA Extends Ban On ‘Sikhs For Justice’

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday extended the ban on terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) by declaring it again an unlawful association for a further period of five years from July 10, 2024. The Ministry extended the ban on SFJ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, citing its involvement […]

Authorities conduct market checking in Hajin.

Authorities conduct market checking in Hajin.

  HAJIN: Authorities on Tuesday inspected the market in Hajin town of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district to uphold quality standards and regulate prices. Naib Tehsildar Hajin, Hajin Sheikh Juveiriya accompanied by officers from various departments including the police , Municipal Committee officials, Animal Husbandry Department and representatives from Food Supply, Revenue, Food Safety and the […]

JCO Among 5 Soldiers Killed, As Many Injured In Kathua

JCO Among 5 Soldiers Killed, As Many Injured In Kathua

Militants Ambush Army Truck In Remote Area, Massive CASO Launched Kathua/Jammu: Militants ambushed an army truck in remote Machedi area of Kathua district killing five personnel and injuring as many others, officials said on Monday. The attack occurred when militants targeted the Army vehicle with a grenade and gunfire during a routine patrol on the […]

Killing Of 6 Hizb Militants ‘Significant’ Blow To Outfit: Army

Killing Of 6 Hizb Militants ‘Significant’ Blow To Outfit: Army

Srinagar: After six militants were killed in two different encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Brigadier Prithviraj Chauhan, Commander 1sec RR, said on Monday that the killing of terrorists in South Kashmir is a significant blow to Hizbul-Mujahideen. Chauhan also mentioned that, during the operation, one Army personnel also sacrificed his life. “In the Chinigham operation, […]

Online Services: CS directs to tighten noose on overcharges

Online Services: CS directs to tighten noose on overcharges

SRINAGAR: To achieve the goal of Digital India by providing seamless online services to the general public, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, issued directions to set up new touch points for CSCs in various Government offices like Deputy Commissioner offices, Block Development offices, Tehsil offices, Social Welfare offices, ARTO offices, Colleges and Universities. Directions have been […]

Nishat: CEO, SSCL inspects ongoing upgradation work

Nishat: CEO, SSCL inspects ongoing upgradation work

Srinagar: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Srinagar Smart City Ltd (SSCL), Dr. Owais Ahmed today conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing projects being carried out as part of the Smart City Mission. The focus of the inspection was on the upgradation and redevelopment of Nishat Bagh Precinct along with associated works, as well as […]

Man Involved In Financing Case Through Bitcoin Trade: SIA

Man Involved In Financing Case Through Bitcoin Trade: SIA

Jammu: The SIA investigations into terror financing cases have found a man involved in funding the terrorist organisations through Bitcoin trade for fueling mass violence and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, officials on Monday said. The State Investigating Agency (SIA) has issued a public police request for identification of the man behind terror financing […]