Army jawan and Lashkar militant killed in Dooru
Reports from Dooru area of Anantnag said that one army jawan and one Lashkar militant was killed in the encounter on thrusday morning. Police said that they have sent additional reinforcements to the area to avoid protests and violence. Reports said that gunfight was going on and authorities have suspended Internet services in the district […]
Gunfight at Noor Bagh, civilian killed
Police said that they have imposed restrictions in downtown Srinagar on thrusday morning following the killing of civilian during the search operation which triggered gunfight.Internet services in Srinagar city has been suspended and additional troops were being deployed in many sensitive areas of the city to avoid protests and violence. Reports said that civilian identified […]
Govt orders substantial hike in remuneration of SPOs
SRINAGAR, 6: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs today approved a substantial hike in the honorarium of SPOs in Jammu and Kashmir. “The proposal of the State Government regarding the enhancement of monthly remuneration of the SPOs of J&K has been considered by this Ministry,” said a communication from MHA addressed to the State Chief Secretary […]
Hizbul’s “Resign Or Die” Threat Forces Nearly 40 Kashmir Cops Quit In 4 Days
Srinagar: Just a few days after the Union government declared the resignation videos of Special Police Officers (SPO) as “false propaganda” by terrorists, the Jammu and Kashmir police today finally admitted that police officials in a large number are quitting their jobs out of the fear of Hizbul Mujahideen. BVR Subramanium, Chief Secretary of Jammu […]
Central hands over Gulmarg Ashok Hotel to JK govt
NEW DELHI, : The central government on Wednesday decided to transfer the incomplete hotel project, Gulmarg Ashok, to Jammu & Kashmir Government as part of its disinvestment policy. “In continuation of Centre’s disinvestment policy, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved transfer of incomplete project of […]
Need to improve quality, standard of education: Advisor Ganai
SRINAGAR: Stressing for quality education, Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today said desired outcomes in education sector could only be achieved after the standard of education is radically improved. The Advisor Ganai expressed these views in an annual day function of Amira Kadal, Higher Secondary School, organized here at Tagore Hall. The function organized […]
JK Govt to establish Rehabilitation Homes for homeless persons living with illnesses
SRINAGR,: In a significant welfare measure, the State Government today ordered setting up of two Rehabilitation Homes, one each at Srinagar and Jammu, for elderly persons living with chronic illnesses. According to an order issued by the Secretary Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, each such home shall have an intake capacity of 25 such […]
SAC approves creation of 177 posts of Panchayat Inspectors
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: In order to provide impetus to the implementation of development schemes/ programmes across the newly created 177 CD Blocks in the State, the State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of 100 posts of Panchayat Inspector, G-I […]
Cancellation of India and Pakistan Meeting Unfortunate – NC
Srinagar : The National conference today said that an atmosphere of skepticism and hopelessness surrounds the valley and until and unless India and Pakistan sincerely take bold initiatives and restore the faith in the institution of dialogue, things will become even more complex. While speaking with diplomats from the German Embassy Mr. Bastian Weber, Second […]
4 Hajin youth booked under PSA, shifted to Jammu jails
Bandipora: Four youth from this north Kashmir district have been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted to different jails in Jammu region of the state, sources said on Wednesday. Gowhar Hassan Parray, Ishfaq Ahmad Parray, Aijaz Ahmad Mir and Bilal Ahmad Parray, all residents of Hajin here have been booked under PSA […]
