Assertions of Governor
State Governor Satya Pal Malik in the recent past has tried to convey multiple messages to the people of Kashmir especially to the youth of Kashmir. Malik has repeated the offer of Central Government that everything can be discussed including the aspirations of youth under the ambit of constitution. He has already said that […]
Govt launches ‘Back to the Village’ programme, bureaucrats to spend time in villages
Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday launched its ambitious outreach programme, ‘Back to the Village’, as part of which bureaucrats will spend the next 36 hours in different panchayats, gathering feedback from people on development of their areas, an official spokesperson said. The eight-day programme, from June 20-27, is being organised across […]
Aijaz Rather resigns from PDP
Srinagar : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) District Organizing Secretary Srinagar, Aijaz Ahmed Rather Thursday render d his resignation from the basic membership before party president Mehbooba Mufti. Rather in a resignation letter sent to party chief said the party was not following the principles of democracy. “In light of the present situation within the party, […]
Protestors block highway after forces’ vehicle hit minor boy
Srinagar : Scores of people, particularly youth, protested at Qazigund on Thursday after a security force vehicle allegedly hit and wounded a minor boy on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Protestors, particularly youth, hit the streets at Wuzu, about 4 km from Qazigund, demanding action against the driver for hitting and injuring four-year-old boy, Muzamil Ahmad, […]
Heavy rain forecast in next 5 days at isolated places in JK
Srinagar : The weatherman has forecast Heavy rains in isolated places across Jammu and Kashmir during the next 5 days. The indian MeT department predicted scattered rains and thundershowers on June 23 and 24 and isolated rains between June 20,21 and 22 in entire Jammu and Kashmir regions.
Centre making efforts to ensure peace in J&K: President to Parliament
NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the central government is making all efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of parliament, President Kovind said the government is also committed to take all necessary steps […]
Operations in Jammu and Kashmir being conducted in professional, dedicated manner: Army
SRINAGAR: The Army on Thursday said its operations in Jammu and Kashmir are conducted in a professional and dedicated manner and the force has a code of conduct which values human dignity. “We have a very strong code of conduct which values human dignity and the values of the society. So I wish to assure […]
One dead, six injured after building collapses in Rajouri
Srinagar : One person died and six others were injured after a building collapsed in Devlian village of Kalakote in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Reports said that seven-person got stuck under the debris out of which six got injured while one of the family member got killed on the spot. The […]
Governor flags off new motorcycle squad of Traffic Police
SRINAGAR,: Governor Satya Pal Malik flagged off a new motorcycle squad of the Traffic Police, launched in order to ensure better compliance of road safety measures by the commuters. Sh. K. Skandan and Sh. K.K. Sharma- Advisors to Governor; Sh. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Sh. Umang Narula, Financial Commissioner to Governor; Sh. Asgar Hassan Samoon, […]
J&K Bank Chairman visits Botshah Mohalla business unit, inspects downtown branches
Srinagar : Taking cognizance of the fire incident at bank’s Botshah Mohalla business unit, Chairman and MD R K Chhibber today made a surprise visit to the restored branch to see in person that the uninterrupted services are being dispensed to the bank’s customers. The chairman along with President M Younis Patoo also interacted with […]