Unabated mining create havoc to Dachigam National Park
Srinagar: The unabated mining through blasting is allegedly taking a heavy toll on flora and fauna of the Dachigam National Park. The area of the Dachigam National Park extends in north to Dara block and in south to ridges of Cheshmashahi Forests, Khanmoh-Khrew Forests. The area contiguous to the park on its southern side namely […]
Trade & Export Policy: JK to boost exports, create niche market for local products
SRINAGAR Jammu and Kashmir Government has come out with first-ever Trade & Export Policy to keep pace with the fast-changing economic relations developing around in the aftermath of trade liberalization and globalization. The J&K Trade & Export Policy (2018-28) drafted by the State’s Industries and Commerce Department in consultation with various stakeholders was last evening […]
Governor invites experts for tackling Dal Lake issues
SRINAGAR: The spokesman of the Raj Bhavan has recalled that since the commencement of the Governor’s Rule, Governor N.N. Vohra has held two meetings to discuss the rapidly increasing congestion of the Dal Lake and, among the decisions taken, it was decided that manual de-weeding shall commence without any further delay. Spokesman further recalled that […]
SAC approves amendments to Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989
Srinagar: The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here last evening under the chairmanship of Governor, N N Vohra, approved amendments to the Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to provide for consultation with Halqa Majlis before preparing the development plan for a Panchayat. The decision is a step towards devolution of more powers to the people […]
Two militants killed in north Kashmir’s Kupwara: Police
Srinagar : Two militants were killed in an encounter at Khumriyal area of Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the joint team of SOG and army launched a search operation in Khumriyal. As the joint team approached the suspected spot the militants opened fire triggering off a gunfight, he said. He said […]
Governor reviews J&K Bank functioning
SRINAGAR,: Governor N.N. Vohra reviewed the functioning of J&K Bank in a meeting held today at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Mr. B.B. Vyas, Advisor to Governor, Mr. S.V.R. Subrahmanyam , Chief Secretary, Mr. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman, J&K Bank and Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary Finance Department. Mr. Parvez Ahmed, Chairman J&K Bank, made a […]
JK Crime Branch files supplementary charge sheet in Kathua case
Pathankot: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime Branch filed a supplementary charge sheet in the rape and murder case of an eight-year-old girl from a minority nomadic community in Kathua before a court in Pathankot today, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police (Crime Branch) R K Jalla, accompanied by Special Public Prosecutor J […]
Mehbooba appeals PM Modi to accept Imran Khan’s offer of ‘friendship’
Srinagar : Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the hand of friendship extended by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan for ending bloodshed in the state. Cricketer-turned politician Khan in his first public address after leading his party to victory in the general elections, had said Pakistan is ready […]
Security forces conducts CASO in Balgarden area of Srinagar
Srinagar : Government forces on Saturday cordoned off the Balgarden area of Srinagar and started Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), sources said. An eyewitness said that joint team of SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF laid Cardon in Balgarden area and started searches triggering panic among people. CRPF personnel and SOG men were searching […]
Kashmir situation one of the biggest failures of BJP government: Omar
SRINAGAR:-Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the ongoing unrest in Kashmir as one of the biggest failures of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, saying the situation in the Valley has worsened since 2014. “One of the biggest failures of BJP has been Jammu and Kashmir. The security situation in that state has been deteriorating since 2014,” said Abdullah, […]
