Northern army commander reviews security in valley
Srinagar, : The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh arrived in Srinagar on a two day visit to the Kashmir Valley today. The visit is to review the prevailing security situation in the wake of recent counter infiltration and counter terrorist operations which led to elimination of many terrorists. Accompanied by the Chinar Corps […]
ADC Budgam conducts tour of Chrar-e-Sharif
BUDGAM, : Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam Khursheed Ahmad Shah today toured Chrar-e-Sharief and its adjustment localities to have an on the spot assessment of pace and progress of the projects/schemes initiated under various schemes presently going on in the area. The ADC was accompanied by SDM Chadoora, CEO Doodpathri, Ex.En. R&B, PHE Chadoora, Ex. En. Floriculture, […]
JK Govt to approach Centre to seek special fiscal relief for completing long pending projects
SRINAGAR: In a significant move, Governor N N Vohra today asked the State Planning, Development and Monitoring Department to urgently prepare a comprehensive State-wide list of all development projects which have been pending for years for want of the required financial resources resulting in speedily growing cost overruns. He also called for an assessment of […]
HC orders eviction of unauthorized occupants from government accommodation
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 08: In a significant order, Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants from the government accommodation in the State. “In the meantime, Director Estates, J&K Government shall ensure eviction of all unauthorized occupants from the Government accommodations and report compliance,” the single bench of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey ordered while […]
Four militants killed ,soldier injured,in Rafiabad gunfight, says Army
srinagar:_Four militants were killed and a para commando of the Indian Army was injured on Wednesday in an ongoing gunfight in the forests of Rafiabad in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. Defence Ministry officials said four militants have been killed in the Dooniwari forests. The operation is still going on. A para commando […]
100% Consumer Metering through Smart Meters & Smart Grid given go ahead
SRINAGAR: In a significant decision aimed at reducing AT&C losses in the Power sector and improving metering, the State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri N N Vohraaccorded sanction to the engagement of the Rural Electricity Corporation Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) as PIA on nomination basis for […]
Owe it to our future generations to safeguard 35-A – Omar Abdullah
Khan Sahib, Budgam | : National Conference Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the leadership of the State, cutting across all divides and differences, owed it to the future generations to safeguard and protect Article 35-A from all over and covert machinations sponsored by the powers that be. Addressing a workers’ convention […]
Kathua rape case: SC seeks Jammu and Kashmir govt’s response to habeas corpus plea
NEW DELHI, The plea was made by a cousin of key witness and social activist Talib Hussain that he has been framed in the case and cruelly tortured in police custody The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to respond to a plea made by a cousin of key Kathua rape […]
Rafiabad gunfight: Five militants trapped in Dooniwari woods, says DGP vaid
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid Wednesday confirmed the presence of five militants trapped in the ongoing gunfight with forces in Rafiabad area of north Kashmir. “Encounter going on in Dooniwari forest area of Police Station Dangiwacha Sopore, report of presence of 5 terrorists. Wish success to our boys,” Vaid tweeted. Earlier […]
Gunfight starts in J&K forests of Rafiabad
Srinagar : A gunfight started on Wednesday between the army and the militants in the forest area of Rafiabad in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. Following specific information about militants, the army started a cordon and search operation. The hiding militants fired at the condoling forces triggering the encounter, a police source said. […]
