Gurez, Kangan, Larnoo seats to be reserved for STs in Kashmir
The delimitation commission constituted by the Government of India to redraw J&K’s electoral map has proposed to reserve three seats for scheduled tribes in Kashmir. According to the proposal, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the commission has proposed to reserve Gurez, Kangan and Larnoo seats in Kashmir […]
PDP outrightly rejects interim delimitation report
Says Commission acting as frontal organization of BJP Srinagar, Feb 5: Rejecting the interim report by the Delimitation Commission circulated among its Associate Members, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party Saturday said that the Commission instead of a constitutional body has proved itself to be as a frontal organization of ruling Bhartiya Janta Party. According […]
CS chairs State Executive Committee’s meeting
Approves purchase of advanced snow clearance machinery JAMMU, FEBRUARY 05: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) for Disaster Management and reviewed various disaster related activities being undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir. Atal Dulloo, ACS, Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B), and […]
1606 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 1606 fresh COVID-19 cases . Among the cases reported 719 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 887 infections.
Delimitation Commission recommends lot of changes in the assembly and parliamentary segments of J&K
By: Wani Fazil VOV Srinagar According to the news reports from New Delhi Delimitation Commission has proposed a lot of changes in Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir along with assembly segments. The draft report has been given to all the five associate members who are the sitting MPs from Jammu and Kashmir and […]
When sunshine’s in February, is spring far behind?
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Bright sunshine on Saturday has signaled the pleasant change in the weather especially in Kashmir valley. The dry weather spell has started and the bright sunshine not only gives the indication that very soon flowers will sprout and there will be only greenery around us. These are some of the […]
Clear skies and dry weather bring minus temperatures back during night
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Clear skies and dry weather have brought back minus temperatures during the previous night in Kashmir valley and in some parts of Jammu division. After the recent spell of rains and snow, the weather has shown marked improvement during the day time with clear skies and sunshine, it has forced […]
CISF man detained after live round found in his bag at Srinagar Airport
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) man was detained at Srinagar Airport after an empty cartridge of Insas rifle was found in his bag. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a CISF driver identified as Naga Raj was detained and handed over to police shortly after a live round was found in his […]
Administrative reforms
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has given a new shape to the functioning of administration and has minimized the paperwork and files especially in the civil secretariat. In the past several months J&K government has taken a lot of steps for the streamlining of functioning of administration and has taken several unique e-governance […]
Soldier dies, another injured after hit by a truck in Srinagar outskirts
A soldier died while another was injured after a truck hit them near Fruit Mandi Parimpora area of Srinagar city. Sources told News Agency Kashmir NewsTrust that a speeding truck hit two soldiers who were part of a Road Opening Party. The truck driver after the incident didn’t stop and fled away from the spot. […]
