President gives assent to triple talaq bill
Agencies New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the triple talaq bill passed by Parliament, making it a law, a government notification said. The bill, which prescribes up to three years imprisonment for Muslim men giving instant triple talaq to their wives, was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. Parliament approved the bill that […]
Shakeel Bakhshi survives attack
Srinagar: Senior separatist leader and the founder of the Islamic Students League Shakeel Bakshi escaped a bid on life after some unknown persons fired upon him inside his residence at Bemina area of Srinagar on Wednesday late evening. Family sources said that unknown gunmen on late last night entered Bakshi’s residence at Bemina area and opened […]
Five burglars arrested in Budgam, property worth lacs recovered: Police
Srinagar : Police Thursday claimed to have arrested five burglars involved in eight theft cases and recovered stolen property worth lacs of rupees in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In the recent past, Chadoora police received many complaints related to theft of Maruti 800, Motor Cycles, Mobile phones and some provisional items in Chadoora area, a […]
Civilian injured as India, Pak troops trade fire along LoC in Rajouri
Agencies Jammu : A civilian was injured as India and Pakistan troops exchanged fire along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, official sources said here on Thursday. “Pakistan violated the ceasefire last night in Nowshera sector of Rajouri in which a civilian suffered injuries,” sources said. The civilian identified as Mohammad […]
Militant arrested along with arms and ammunition in Budgam: Police
Srinagar : A militant was arrested along with arms and ammunition in Qazipora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday, police said. The militant identified as Showkat Ahmad Tantary, a resident of Warpora DH Pora Kulgam, was intercepted by police at a naka checking point carrying arms and ammunition, police sources said. As per […]
Left out DP families of PoJK to be given one time compensation
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik decided to submit a proposal to the Government of India for grant of one time compensation to the left out 5300 families of PoJK Displaced Persons (DPs) of 1947, who were initially registered outside the State but […]
Ration Money Allowance for non-gazetted Police personnel enhanced from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per month
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the enhancement of Ration Money Allowance in favor of non-gazetted Police personnel from the existing Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per month with effect from August 1, 2019. The decision will benefit around 83,000 […]
Governor launches Musical Fountain at SKICC
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Governor Satya Pal Malik launched Light & Sound show with Laser Water Fountain in Dal Lake next to SKICC, Srinagar, this evening. On this occasion, a 45 minute display of the show was witnessed by Governor and other dignitaries. Dedicating this Musical Fountain to the public, Governor observed that this state of […]
JK Investor Summit-2019 from 12th – 14th October
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the holding of JK Investor Summit, 2019 on 12th -14th October, 2019. The opening ceremony will be held on 12th October at Srinagar, followed by (transit/ sightseeing) on 13th October and closing on 14th […]
Selection Grade of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service to 64 Officers
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved release of Selection Grade (Rs.15,600-39,100 + GP RS.7600- pre revised) in favour of 64 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. 24 officers have been sanctioned Selection Grade with effect from 01.01.2017, 5 officers w.e.f. […]
