3,000 litres of illicit kerosene seized in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, 2 arrested
Awantipora: Police on Monday arrested two persons and recovered around 3000 litres of subsidized kerosene from their possession in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The duo identified as Uzair Ahmad Ganie resident of Samboora Pampore and Faisal Ahmad Mir of Panzgam village of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district were held by the police at Khinbugh village of […]
From tulips to lotus, all flowers in Kashmir whither without admirers
By Tariq Shah Srinagar There is a lotus bloom both in Dal and Nigeen lakes of Srinagar. The way lotus have sprouted it seems that LAWDA has started ignoring to clean these two water bodies. Apart from lotus in the spring of this year, thousands of tulip bulbs sprouted in the lap of Zabarwan hills […]
1350 crore package
Keeping the word with the business delegations which met Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in the recent past on Saturday he announced an economic package worth Rs 1,350 crore for the newly formed Union Territory in a bid to boost the business sector and other sectors. Announcing the package, Sinha said, “We […]
Army porter slips to death in north Kashmir
A local army porter from Ring-Bala Machil in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district slipped to death on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). An unidentified official told the agency identified the local porter as Muhammad Rafiq Khan, son of Asadullah Shah, a resident of ring Bala Machil. The […]
Militant attack security forces in Nowgam of Srinagar, no loss of life or injury
Suspected militants on Monday attacked ROP party of CRPF in Nowgam area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Official sources told GNS that militants fired upon CRPF party of 110 BN. However in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)
Youth of J&K full of talent; have immense potential: Lt Governor
Declares open Police Premier League in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the youth of J&K have immense potential and can play a significant role in bringing positive change. He said this while inaugurating the Police Premier League Cricket Tournament at Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, here today. Addressing the gathering in the […]
Lt Governor inaugurates ‘Brainstorming on implementation of NEP-2020 in J&K’
Emphasizes student feedback, teachers’ training Calls for timely implementation of key provisions of NEP-2020. Advises institution of annual awards for research and innovation New Education Policy contains features of Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: “ National Education Policy 2020 is not only a historic and holistic document but for the first time, […]
The Centre on Sunday said there are no restrictions on movement of any individual, including the members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said in Lok Sabha that based on inputs received from the law enforcement agencies in view of the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the movement of some individuals, who are under security protection, got restricted to ensure their safety and security after the abrogation of Article 370 a year ago. “At present, there are no restrictions on movement but for the security advisories to maintain the law and order situation and no person is under House arrest in Jammu and Kashmir for reasons not related to public health guidelines,” he said in written response to a question. Reddy said there are no restrictions on movement of any individual, including the protectees of the Peoples Democratic Party. “Considering the law and order and security situation of a particular area, it is imperative that prior intimation is given by the protected persons regarding their movements etc.,” he said.
Asserting that the terror infrastructure in Pakistan is intact, a top Border Security Force (BSF) officer on Sunday said airdropping of weapons by drones in Jammu and Kashmir is a new challenge along with various anti-India elements coming together. Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, N S Jamwal said all security agencies […]
COVID-19: J-K records 1,457 new cases; total 63,990
Srinagar: Seventy-seven travelers were among 1,457 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking its total count to 63990, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unidentified official sources told GNS that 817 cases were from Jammu and 640 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, they […]
In parliament, NC leaders protest against “fake encounters and custodial killings”
On Sunday, the National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah staged a protest demonstration outside Parliament against “fake encounters and custodial killings in Kashmir”. Mr. Abdullah along with Hasnain Masoodi, both members of parliament, were protesting against the alleged staged gunfight in Shopian by the army in which three were killed; and against the alleged killing […]
