If you are going to release Omar Abdullah, do it soon: Supreme Court to Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Centre to release former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah from detention or else it will take up the plea by his sister against the same. “If you are releasing Omar Abdullah, release him soon or we will hear his sister’s plea against […]
J&K: Farooq Abdullah meets Mehbooba Mufti’s family
National Conference president and Srinagar Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday visited former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s mother and daughter. According to People’s Democratic Party (PDP) functionaries, Abdullah, who was released last week after remaining under detention for 221 days, drove to the Mufti residence late afternoon on Tuesday and spent more than an […]
India rejects Jammu and Kashmir reference in Pakistan-China statement
China on Tuesday assured Pakistan it is paying “close attention” to the situation in Jammu & Kashmir and that it opposes any unilateral actions in the region, prompting New Delhi to say that it expects Beijing not to comment on India’s internal affairs. The reference to Kashmir was included in a joint statement issued at […]
Restrictions on high speed internet services to continue till 26 March
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday decided to extend the 2G mobile data service in the Union Territory till next eight days. A government order under number Home-20(TSTS) of 2020, dated 17-03-2020,issued by Principal Secretary to the government, Shaleen Kabra, reads that the restrictions contained under government order number 17(TSTS) of 2020, dated 04-03-2020 […]
J&K government bans entry of foreign tourists in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: The Jammu & Kashmir government has banned entry of foreign tourists to Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of the coronavirus outbreak around the world. Advisor to the Lt. Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan has issued necessary orders in this regard. Secretary Tourism, Director Tourism and DCs have been asked to ensure […]
BJP leader Kapil Mishra runs crowdfunding campaign for Hindu victims of Delhi riots
New Delhi: Delhi BJP leader Kapil Mishra has started a campaign to raise funds for the Hindu victims of the Delhi communal riots and their families, as well as those whose homes and businesses were damaged. Mishra is crowdfunding through Milaap.org, and tweeting with the hashtags #1CroreforDelhiHindu and #1CroreforDelhiHindus. He has been providing regular updates on […]
PCI team visits Kashmir Press Club
Also interacts with local mediapersons, scribes from Kupwara; meets DC Sgr SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: The three-member sub-committee of the Press Council of India (PCI) which is on a four-day visit to Kashmir today visited Kashmir Press Club (KPC) and interacted with the members. President KPC, Shuja ul Haq briefed the PCI team about the functioning […]
DC Kupwara launches awareness campaign, issues advisory
KUPWARA, MARCH 17: Intensifying efforts to ensure mass awareness regarding Coronavirus (COVID19) across the district, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Anshul Garg today launched an awareness campaign regarding the preventive measures which need to be adopted to avert the infection. Two vehicles fitted with P A S (Loudspeaker), banners, leaflets were send in different directions of the […]
DDC Ganderbal visits Regional Transformer Repair workshop
GANDERBAL, MARCH 17: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today visited Regional Transformer Repair workshop at Old Power House premises, Ganderbal to take stock of its functioning. The DDC was accompanied by Executive Engineers, PDD Ganderbal and other concerned. The DDC inspected assemble section, winding and rewinding sections of the workshop. Seeking details about […]
Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: According to Power Controller, Kashmir Province, to carry out cutting of Chinar trees at Estate Dharambugh, Kralpora, the power will remain off in the areas fed by 33 KV Pampore-Charar Sharif on March 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Similarly, to carry out thickening, twining of conductor from receiving station Magam […]
