J&K political process may begin minus Abdullahs, Mufti
Altaf Bukhari, a former PDP minister, is the front-runner to head a new political alliance. Srinagar:The Centre has given a green light to political activities in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, minus the Abdullahs and Muftis, informed sources have said. According to media reports published recently, a new group led by former People’s Democratic Party […]
NIA to quiz J-K ex-MLA Rashid Engineer for links with Hizbul commander
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will question former J-K MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid for his links with self-styled Hizbul Mujahideen commander Naveed ‘Babu’, arrested along with suspended Jammu and Kashmir DSP Davinder Singh, officials said here on Monday. Rashid, popularly known as ‘Rashid Engineer’ and a leader of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), contested as […]
India reports third case of coronavirus from Kerala, ministry confirms
A third case of the fast-spreading coronavirus case has been reported from Kerala, a day after a patient was confirmed to have tested positive on Sunday, the government said on Monday. “The patient is stable and being closely monitored,” the Union health ministry said in a release. Sources said the test result of the […]
ASSURANCE BY MURMU
Taking the sentiment of Centre further Lt Governor G C Murmu recently assured people of Jammu and Kashmir that there would be protection of land and jobs subject to certain exceptions in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Giving some data Murma said that more than 1,000 development projects have been completed in the […]
Srinagar administration begins retrieval of encroached parts of Khushalsar lake
Srinagar administration begins retrieval of encroached parts of Khushalsar lake Srinagar administration begins retrieval of encroached parts of Khushalsar lake 25 encroachments removed, 30 kanals of lake area retrieved on day one; drive to continue until all of over 300 identified encroachments are removed: DC Srinagar. Having completed all requisites and formalities the Srinagar administration […]
Four more political leaders released from detention
Four more mainstream Jammu and Kashmir politicians were released on Sunday from detention in the MLA hostel in Srinagar, IANS reported. They had been in detention since August 5, when the Centre abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. “The released leaders are from the National Conference and include […]
Four Injured In Grenade Attack On Security Personnel In Srinagar
Four people, including two security personnel, were injured in a grenade attack by militants this afternoon at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, police said. Two civilians and two security personnel were injured when militants threw a grenade at them, Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet.
Srinagar administrations steps up preparedness to tackle spread of coronavirus
Srinagar administration has further stepped up its preparedness to tackle coronavirus threat having made elaborate arrangements in efforts to prevent its spread in the district. In addition to screening arrangements at the Srinagar airport where all arrivals are screened before allowed to proceed to their respective destinations the health department of the administration has set […]
Allocation for Jammu and Kashmir at Rs 30,757 cr; Ladakh at Rs 5,958 cr for FY21
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Centre has proposed allocation of Rs 30,757 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, and Rs 5,958 crore for Ladakh for fiscal 2020-21. Presenting the Union Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman also said the government has earmarked Rs 100 crore for hosting G-20 Summit in the country. She also said a national policy on statistics […]
J&K to continue with extant scheme of admissions to the NEET UG/PG Courses, not to contribute to All India Quota Scheme
J&K to continue with extant scheme of admissions to the NEET UG/PG Courses, not to contribute to All India Quota Scheme JAMMU, JANUARY 31: The Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu decided that the Jammu and Kashmir will continue with its existing scheme regarding admissions to the NEET, […]
