Chief Secretary chairs SEC of SDMA
SRINAGAR,: The State Executive Committee (SEC) of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), headed by Chief Secretary, Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on Saturday allocated funds to the tune of Rs. 42.97 Crore for procurement of essential equipment for disaster management in the state. This was the second meeting of the SEC in a week with the earlier […]
Body of abducted policeman found in Kulgam
Srinagar:The dead body of a police constable, who was abducted on Friday night, was recovered from Wudipora Redwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday evening. Official sources said that dead body of abducted constable has been recovered from Wudipora Redwani in Kulgam district. A police constable identified as Mohammad Saleem Shah, a resident […]
Militants attack forces party in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Militants on Saturday attacked a government forces party in Bumzoo area of Mattan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, sources said. Official sources said that a CRPF patrol party near Bumzoo shrine was fired upon by suspected militants, however, there were no immediate details of any loss. Meanwhile, forces have launched searches to nab the […]
SC Collegium recommends Justice Gita Mittal as Chief Justice of J&K HC
Srinagar:Delhi High Court’s Acting Chief Justice, Gita Mittal has been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as the next Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) High Court. The office of Chief Justice for the J&K High Court has been lying vacant since March 15, 2018, after the retirement of Chief Justice […]
Annual Sarthal Devi yatra begins at Kishtwar
KISHTWAR, : The annual Shri Ashtadash Bhuja Mata Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra began with great religious fervour and gaiety here this morning. A hawan at Gori Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot marked the start of the yatra with a large number of devotees taking part in the rituals Later, an impressive Shoba yatra accompanied the Chari Mubarak which […]
Er Rasheed seeks judicial probe in Noor Khan’s death
Srinagar:Accusing government of playing with the life of political prisoners lodged in various jails, AIP President Er Rasheed has sought judicial probe into circumstances which led to the death of renowned political activist Noor Khan. In a statement, Er Rasheed said: “Authorities need not forget that all those booked under PSA and other draconian laws […]
Anganwadi Workers, Helpers Association calls off strike
SRINAGAR, : Anganwadi workers and Helpers Association today called off their strike after meeting with Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai. Presidents of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association, Jammu and Kashmir chapter respectively called on the Advisor Ganai to apprise him of their long pending demands. The Advisor assured them that their genuine demands shall […]
100 militants, 43 forces personnel, 16 civilians killed in J&K in last 6 months: MHA
Srinagar:A total of 256 incidents of violence — a steep hike from 2017 and 2016 — have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir in just six months of 2018, Home Ministry data presented in Parliament on Wednesday revealed, a news gatherer IANS reported. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told the Rajya Sabha […]
High Court stays criteria for categorization of newspapers
Srinagar,: Taking cognizance of reservations by some editors of empanelled newspapers regarding the criteria for categorization of newspapers for distribution of Government advertisements, Jammu and Kashmir High Court in a writ petition has stayed the proceedings of categorization of newspapers. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS) Court correspondent, High Court Jammu vide OWP No. 1280/2018; […]
Governor reviews Cross LoC Trade
SRINAGAR: Governor N. N. Vohra chaired a high-level meeting to review issues relating to LoC Trade and identify existing systems and procedures in the LoC Trade framework which require improvement or change. Shri B.B. Vyas and Vijay Kumar, Advisors to Governor; Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dr. S.P. Vaid, DGP; Shri Umang Narula, Principal Secretary […]
