Zojila tunnel approved by cabinet.
The government today approved the strategic Zojila pass tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir valley and Ladakh, which remains cut-off from the rest of the world during winters due to heavy snowfall. Zojila pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway which remains closed during […]
JRL calls shut down on 6th Jan in Sopore.
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Wednesday called for a shutdown in Sopore town on January 6 on 25th anniversary of Sopore massacre. In a statement, the JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik called for the strike in the town to remember the massacre that left 57 civilians dead in firing […]
Proceedings resume in JK assembly.
The Opposition disrupted the proceedings of the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday and walked out of the House after Speaker Kavinder Gupta refused to allow discussions on the deaths of civilians and the poor security situation in the state, the Hindustan Times reported. The Congress, the National Conference, and legislator Yusuf Tarigami […]
Light rains,snow in upper reaches from 5th jan:MET
Srinagar The meteorological department of the Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday has predicted light rains, snow in upper reaches of the valley from January 05th, 2018. An official from the Meteorological department said that “there are chances of light rain, snow in upper reaches of the valley. The Srinagar city on Tuesday night has recorded […]
Rukus in JK Assembly.Opposition walks out,stage protest
JAMMU: Pandemonium marred Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra’s opening address to a joint session of the assembly here as the National Conference and Congress raised slogans before staging a walkout. As Vohra started his address at the beginning of the Budget session, members of the NC and Congress stood up shouting slogans against the […]
Fidayeen Attack: Gun battle underway in Latpora Awatipora
Pulwama: Panic gripped among Government Forces personnel when armed militants barged into CRP camp in Lethpora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that a couple of militants managed to enter into the Camp at around 2 AM of Sunday morning. The militants resorted to indiscriminate firing. At least four CRPF personnel suffered […]
Field Publicity wing organized Special Outreach programme on RTI Act
REASI, DEC 30- With the objective of empowering the citizens and promoting transparency and accountability in government functioning, an awareness programme on Right to Information Act was organized by Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India J&K Region at Government Girls Higher secondary school Reasi here today. Chief Information […]
Governor concerned over growing unemployment
Jammu, :: Arising from a Memorandum presented to Governor N.N. Vohra by the “All J&K Un-employed Agriculture Graduates Association, the Raj Bhavan Spokesperson has informed that Governor has addressed Chief Minister and expressed concern about the growing unemployment of technically qualified youth and urged that the State Government should start exploring all possible avenues, outside […]
391 People killed in Kashmir in 2017, reveals Hurriyat (M) report
Srinagar,: The moderate Hurriyat faction in its Annual Report has revealed that 391 people including the forces personnel were killed in 2017. Among them, 97 are civilians and 212 militants. In the report, the 8 slain Amarnath Yatris have been added in civilians’ column. The 15-page report compiled by Human Rights Division of Hurriyat (M) has revealed that throughout the year […]
Jammu deceived, BJP lies exposed: Rana
JAMMU DECEMBER 30- National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Saturday lashed out at BJP, saying it came to power in partnership with equally opportunistic PDP on false promises and assurances but now their lies stand exposed. “BJP raised Jammu’s expectations to crescendo by playing exploitive politics but at end of the day the […]
