Advocate General of J&K; Law Officers; former Minister call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 7: A team of Law Officers comprising of Additional Advocate Generals, Deputy Advocate Generals led by Advocate General of J&K, DC Raina, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The Lt Governor was briefed about the status of various important legal matters pending before different forums, including the […]
Closure of Kulgam-Aharbal road trigger protest
By: Javaid Malik Kulgam The main road from Kulgam to Aharbal is close due to the accumulation of snow and for the last so many days’ people are demanding road clearance. Due to the closure of this road dozens of villages are suffering especially patient who are being taken on shoulders in nearby health facility. […]
Lt Governor launches Mobile Application ‘Satark Nagrik’ and Departmental Vigilance Officers Portal of J&K Anti Corruption Bureau
Says the most effective antidote to corruption is an active, involved and empowered citizenry; Calls for setting new benchmark by adopting zero tolerance for corrupt practices Terms effective use of IT and dissemination of information to all stakeholders through web portals / mobile applications as a key player in curbing malpractices JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Lieutenant […]
NIA raids 6 locations in Punjab, J-K in narcotics and weapons case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with narcotics and weapons case. An agency official related to the probe told IANS, “The agency is carrying out searches at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.” The official said the raids […]
Gulmarg freezes at minus 8.5°C as night temperature falls across Kashmir
After four days of snow, night temperature fell in most parts of Kashmir Valley last night with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 8.5°C, the weatherman said on Thursday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.8°C while mercury settled at minus 2.5 °C in Pahalgam, minus 0.2°C in Qazigund, minus 1.7°C in Kupwara while Kokernag […]
Mehbooba urges centre to walk on late Mufti’s ‘peace with Pakistan’ vision
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister of erstwhile J-K State Mehbooba Mufti Thursday urged New Delhi to pay heed to Late Mufti’s vision of reconciliation with Pakistan and desist from employing coercive methods in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba who was talking to reporters on the sidelines of the death anniversary of […]
PDD daily wager electrocuted in J-K’s Rajouri
A daily-wager of the Power Development Department (PDD) was electrocuted to death in Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. Identified as Wali Mohammad son of Makhna of Banghai Thannamdi, the daily wager died on the spot due to electric shock while repairing an electricity line in Banghi village, they said. A police official told a […]
Mega industrial package by centre for Jammu and Kashmir approve
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar The Central government has approved the main Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir and they have a target of getting the investments to the tune of 28000 crores. There were already media reports that the central government has asked the UT administration to keep the land […]
Flights resume operations at Srinagar airport after 4 days
Srinagar: Air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was restored on Thursday after remaining suspended for four days due to snowfall in the valley, officials said. “The first flight has landed at Srinagar Airport this morning. The flight is scheduled to leave for Delhi soon,” an official of the Airport Authority of […]
Lawaypora ‘encounter’: Will come up with facts at appropriate time: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that J&K is a “very sensitive” Union Territory and that he will come up with facts about the recent Lawaypora encounter at an “appropriate time.” The encounter which started on the evening of December 29, ended the next day with the killing of three militants as per police […]
