35A is integral, not anti-national:Omer Abdullah
BUDHAL DARHAL (RAJOURI) Saying that defending Constitution of India, to which Article 35A is integral, can’t be anti-national, National Conference Working President Mr Omar Abdullah on Tuesday lamented over BJP making this proviso a Hindu versus Muslim and the state versus rest of the country issue after falling short of arguments to justify their moves in […]
Kohli directs officials to keep check on black marketing of sacrificial animals
JAMMU Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli today held separate meetings to review the availability of sacrificial animals, trout fish, and poultry birds for ensuing Eid-ul-Azha. The Minister was informed that sufficient stock of sacrificial animals is available in the State. The Minister asked the concerned to ensure that the Veterinary […]
CM’s Grievance Cell suggests slew of measures to streamline recruitment process by SSB
SRINAGAR The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has suggested to the J&K Services Selection Board (SSB) to work out a time-bound mechanism for filling up of vacancies in the government departments on the pattern of Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Taking cognizance of scores of grievances brought into his notice regarding the lacunas in the recruitments process, […]
Six security personnel, two militants killed at Pulwama in ongoing encounter.
Six security personnel were killed while seven were injured in an encounter with militants today in Pulwama town’s district police lines in Jammu and Kashmir. Two militants have also been killed in the encounter that is still underway. The bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who were reported missing earlier have also been recovered. […]
Presence of Army increased in southern Kashmir as part of ‘Operation All Out’: Sandhu
Srinagar Army has increased the number of operating bases in southern parts of Kashmir as part of its “Operation All Out, a top army commander said on Saturday, asserting that the situation in the valley was much better than last year. Lt Gen Sandhu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based Chinar Corps, said the Army […]
SC to hear pleas against Article 35 A after Diwali
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear pleas challenging Article 35 A, relating to special rights and privileges of permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, after Diwali. Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi and Advocate Shoeb Alam mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice J S Khehar comprising Justices Dipak Misra and D Y Chandrachud […]
Article 35-A: Shutdown call for August 29 postponed; Protest programme withdrawn
Srinagar The Joint Resistance Leadership on Friday withdrew the protest programme and August 29 shutdown call in view of deferment by the Supreme Court of hearing of petitions calling for scrapping of Article 35-A. Hurriyat (M) chief and chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq made the announcement during his weekly address at the Jamia […]
Eradicate water shortage,Mehbooba to PHE
Jhelum dredging, FSC earth cutting in full pace SRINAGAR Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed the PHE Department to take due cognizance of the reports of drinking water shortage coming from various parts of the State and overcome the problem by early commissioning of water supply schemes. Chairing a review meeting of drinking water and […]
200 swimmers trained at Nigeen Water Sports Centre
Tourism Deptt gives away certificates to swimmers, extends coaching camp ending August SRINAGAR Department of Tourism Kashmir today gave away certificates to around 200 swimmers after successfully completing the course at Nigeen Water Sports Center. The department started swimming coaching camp at Nigeen Water Sports Center in the month of June for non-swimmers which […]
Nirmal assures JKEEGA of early redress of their grievances
SRINAGAR A deputation of Jammu and Kashmir Electric Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) today called on the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh The Minister for Finance Dr Haseeb Drabu was also present. The deputation led by its president Peerzada Hidyatullah and other office bearers raised several issues like regularization at various levels, Assured Career Progression […]
