SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has intensified its drive against non-payment of electricity bills and remotely disconnected thousands of smart-metered consumers. Similarly, in flat-rated areas, those consumers who haven’t paid their pending dues for months together are being physically disconnected, till they clear their bills with KPDCL. In a press statement issued here […]
New Delhi: As families of Indians, including students studying in various educational institutions in Bangladesh, express concern over being cut off due to slow internet services, the Indian government has urged them to follow the latest developments on the websites of the High Commission of India in Bangladesh and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). […]
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday called on the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe repatriation of Kashmiri students studying in Bangladesh. This appeal comes amidst violent protests in the neighboring country over demands to end a job quota system. NC leader and Srinagar Lok Sabha […]
Srinagar: A clash broke out between police and some people who were protesting against the shortage of drinking water in Baramulla district on Friday, officials said. The personal security officers of BJP leaders were also injured when protesters resorted to stone pelting. The protest was held on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in Mirgund locality of Pattan, […]
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today conducted an extensive tour of City’ areas to take onsite appraisal of pace and progress of ongoing works. The DC visited Noor Jehan Bridge Qamarwari, proposed site of Mini Secretariat Srinagar at Batamaloo, Court Complex at Raki Gund Aksha Bemina and Safa Kadal. During […]
Srinagar: Bomb disposal squads have defused a live grenade found on the rooftop of a government building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Friday. The recovery of the bomb triggered panic and fear among residents of the government quarters from where it was recovered. Some children found the hand grenade while playing […]
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police have initiated legal action following reports of an imposter falsely claiming to be R.R. Swain, DGP of the Union Territory, using the mobile number 8891979985. The J&K police urged the public and law enforcement officials to exercise caution and avoid any interactions with this individual pending further investigation. As per […]
Jammu: An alleged drug peddlers was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district with 344 kg of poppy plants on Friday, officials said. A police team, after a tip off, intercepted an oil tanker for checking on the highway at Chenani, they said, adding that 23 bags, filled with poppy plants weighing 344 kgs and […]
The Hague (Netherlands): The top UN court says Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and called on it to end. The International Court of Justice said in its non-binding opinion issued on Friday that Israel has abused its status as the occupying power in the West Bank and east Jerusalem by carrying […]
Reviews J&K Security Situation With Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh In Attendance New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security over the increasing number of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended the meeting. No more […]