K-resolution, dialogue with Pakistan, restoration of autonomy must to take Kashmir out of storm: Dr Farooq
Srinagar,: National Conference president, member parliament and three time former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah here on Wednesday lambasted the central government for its continuing silence over continuing cycle of killings of youth and hard posturing over dialogue with Pakistan. According to the KNS correspondent, talking to reporters in Kangan where a youth was killed […]
Govt orders transfers, postings in administration
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The Government today ordered transfer of Mohammad Javed Khan, IAS, Excise Commissioner, J&K, and as per the orders he shall await further adjustment in the General Administration Department (GAD). According to an order issued by GAD, Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Navin K Choudhary shall hold the charge of the […]
Govt Deptts, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies asked to purchase cement from JK Cements Ltd only
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The State Government has asked all the government departments, state owned PSUs & Autonomous Bodies to purchase cement from J&K Cements only in all such cases where cement is supplied or can be supplied departmentally to the executing agency/contractors etc. “The Treasury Officers/DDOs shall ensure that no claim preferred by any agency in […]
Mehbooba welcomes SC observation on Article 370
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people,” Mufti said in […]
Schools and Collages to remain closed tomorrow :Authorities
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to keep all the schools and colleges closed tomorrow (Wednesday). One of the top officials of government insisted not to be named told KNS over phone that the schools will remain closed on Wednesday as well. “Keeping in view the prevailing situation, all schools and colleges will remain […]
Sikh leader detained under PSA for provocative speeches
Jammu, A Sikh leader was on Tuesday detained under the harsh Public Safety Act (PSA) in Rajouri district for making provocative speeches. The police confirmed that Devinder Singh Behl, an advocate by profession, was detained in Nowshera town of Rajouri district under the PSA for making provocative speeches. Behl had recently asked people to march to […]
Magisterial enquiry ordered in Kangan youth’s death
GANDERBAL, : Following the death of 22 year old Gowhar Ahmad Rather of Kangan, District Magistrate Ganderbal has called for an enquiry into the circumstantial conditions leading to such incident. The order issued by the district Magistrate reads, “Whereas it has been reported that minor clashes erupted during the general Bandh call in Kangan market area […]
From Pakistan to UN, World worried over Kashmir situation
Srinagar, April 03 (KNB): The world bodies including United Nation on Tuesday expressed concern over the prevailing situation in Kashmir following the killing of 20 persons on Sunday. The Government of Pakistan also announced to observe ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on 6th of this month. Pertinently, as many as 13 local militants, 4 civilians and […]
Zulfkar for maintaining financial discipline in departmental functioning
JAMMU, APRIL 03 – Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Tribal Affairs Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today convened a meeting with the officers of FCS&CA department to review the physical and financial status of the department. Commissioner Secretary FCS&CA, M D Khan, Director FCS&CA Jammu, Ch Rashid AzamInqalabi, Director FCS&CA Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani, Additional […]
Basant Rath ‘forces’ SMC to remove encroachment outside Hattric Restaurant
Srinagar,: Srinagar Municipal Corporation on Tuesday was virtually forced to remove the encroachments made by Hattrick Restaurant owner here in Raj Bagh area of Srinagar city. Hattrick Restaurant owner had reportedly occupied a large chunk of road outside the Restaurant where it had installed refrigerators and confectionary counters there. Reliable sources in Traffic Department told […]
