SAC approves notification of Jammu and Kashmir Reimbursement of State Taxes scheme
JAMMU : In order to encourage large investment, incentivize the newly established units and the units undergoing substantial expansion, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the notification of the scheme namely the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Reimbursement of State Taxes […]
Three civilians injured in Kulgam grenade attack
Srinagar : At least three civilians were injured after suspected militants lobbed a grenade on police station Dhamhal Hanjpora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday. Quoting a police officer, GNS reported that some militants hurled a grenade on police station Dhamhal Hanjpora which missed the target and exploded on a road side. In the explosion, […]
Army man commits suicide in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar: An army soldier shot himself dead with his service rifle in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district last night, officials said today. An official said that Abishekh Roy Kumar who worked as a wireless operator shot himself at 34 RR camp in Behibagh area of Kulgam last night. Following the gunshot, the colleagues rushed towards the […]
Flight operations hit at Srinagar airport due to intermittent snowfall
(Agencies) Srinagar : Intermittent snowfall continued in Kashmir for the second consecutive day Saturday, leading to disruption in flight operations at the Srinagar airport, officials said. The snowfall has led to decrease in visibility, resulting in disruption of flight operations at the Srinagar airport. “The air traffic to and fro Srinagar airport has been hit because of the low visibility due to continuous snowfall,” […]
Kashmir highway shut for vehicular traffic after heavy snowfall
Srinagar: Authorities on Saturday shut the Jammu-Srinagar Highway for vehicular traffic following heavy snowfall at the Jawahar Tunnel. An official said that the vehicular movement was stopped in view of heavy snowfall around Jawahar Tunnel. “Snowing heavily at Jawahar Tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, vehicular movement stopped. @JmuKmrPolice,” traffic police said on Twitter. Widespread snowfall started across […]
JRL activists protest in Srinagar demanding release of political prisoners
Srinagar :The leaders and activists associated with Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Friday staged a protest demonstration in Srinagar demanding the release of political prisoners. Soon after the congregational Friday prayers were held, scores of JRL activists assembled at Abi Guzar and raised slogans against the administration. The activists d mandes immediate release of political […]
Governor attends Oath Ceremony of Sarpanches
Jammu : Governor Satya Pal Malik attended the Oath ceremony function of the newly elected Sarpanches of Jammu Division, organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, here today. Sh. Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and Sh. K. Vijay Kumar, Advisors to Governor, Sh. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; and many senior officers from […]
Three booked under PSA in Bandipora, shifted to Kotbalwal Jail
Srinagar : Authorities here on today booked three persons under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Bandipora district of north Kashmir over their alleged involvement in anti-national activities. Confirming the PSA, an official said that trio were arrested for their alleged involvement in anti-government activities and was shifted to Kotbalwal jail Jammu. They were identified […]
Taliban kill 21 Afghan troops, injure 23 others in three different attacks
Kabul: Officials say a wave of Taliban attacks in western and northern Afghanistan the previous day has killed 21 members of the country’s security forces. Jamshed Shahabi, spokesman for the governor in western Badghis province, says the insurgents overran outposts there, killing six policemen. Council member Shamsul Haq Baeakzai in northern Baghlan province says seven members […]
JRL condemns killing of Sikh youth in Tral
Srinagar : Joint Resistance Leadership including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik on Thursday condemned the incident of killing of a Sikh youth in Tral by unidentified gunmen. In a statement the JRL condemning the incident said that the purpose of such incidents is to destroy the communal harmony. “…even after the massacre […]
