Jitendra Singh hails KCS protest over Yatri Killings.
Hailing the Kashmir civil society for protesting against the ‘attack’ on Amarnath Yatra, Union Minister and BJP MP from Jammu, Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that unanimous condemnation to the killings clearly indicates that there is no place for such acts in the valley. “I hail and appreciate the widespread condemnation by the civil […]
Thousands attend funeral of Srinagar slain militants
Srinagar: Thousands of people on Wednesday participated in the funeral prayers of slain hizb militants Javaid Sheikh and Aqib Gul of Narbal and Goripora in Srinagar. Reports said that both the funerals saw a massive participation of people. At least four rounds of funeral prayers were held for Javid Sheikh at his ancestral Churpora (Sadpora) […]
End of militancy final solution to Kashmir: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Wednesday said the final solution to Kashmir issue was wiping out militancy from the State. Addressing a news conference here, Minister of State (MoS) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region, Singh said the protracted phase of militancy would soon meet […]
NC for united fight against terror, divisive forces
JAMMU- National Conference on Tuesday called for putting up a brave and united fight against terrorism, saying the end to this scourge is imperative for lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere in the country. National Conference Provincial President Mr. Devender Singh Rana who was leading the NC rank and file in a Sit in […]
Official panel to pick police officers for posting in VO
SRINAGAR, : The selection of police officers upto the rank of Dy SP for posting in Vigilance Organization, J&K shall be henceforth made by an official panel to be headed by the Chief Secretary. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the Government has accordingly made an amendment in the Proviso to […]
Div Com Jammu interacts with civil society, appeals for maintaining harmony
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner, Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari today chaired a meeting with the representatives of various religious organizations and civil society members in the wake of terror attack on a bus carrying Amarnathji pilgrims. The Divisional Commissioner urged them to maintain an atmosphere of brotherhood, peace and communal amity in the State. IGP Jammu, SD Singh, […]
Governor reviews Security meeting after terror attack
SRINAGAR : Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), convened an emergency Yatra Security Review Meeting at 11:00 AM today after the terror attack on a bus carrying Shri Amarnathji pilgrims near Khanabal last night resulted in the death of 7 Yatris and 19 being injured. The meeting was attended by […]
Mehbooba speaks to Maharashtra, Gujarat Chief Ministers; Conveys her sympathies
SRINAGAR,: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today telephoned the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Gujarat and conveyed her deep sympathies to them on the death of seven yatries in a militant attack late last evening at Anantnag. The killed yatries in yesterday’s attack, it may be recalled, belonged to Maharashtra and Gujarat states. Condemning the incident, […]
Govt announces ex-gratia relief for Yatris affected in Botengo violence
SRINAGAR: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti sanctioned a special package of ex-gratia in favour of NoKs of those killed/injured in the terrorist violence on Yatris (pilgrims) on July 10, 2017 at Batengo (Anantnag). Cabinet sanctioned Rs 6 Lakh in favor of NoKs of those killed, […]
JK Cabinet condemns attack on Yatris
SRINAGAR: The State Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti condemned in unequivocal terms the terrorist attack on Yatris (pilgrims) at Botengo, Anantnag terming it an attack on Kashmiri’s syncretic culture and pluralistic values. While expressing deep sorrow and anguish over the loss of precious lives, the Cabinet expressed […]
