Additional Army battalions moved to south Kashmir.
Two additional Army battalions — about 2,000 men — have started moving into four troubled South Kashmir districts, being described as the new “ground zero” because of increased militant activity, officials said. With the presence of additional forces in Kulgam, Anantnag, Shopian and Pulwama, some army camps in Shopian and Pulwama would be revived, they […]
Market checking intensified in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Baramulla
SRINAGAR: In run up to auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadar, Juma-tul-Vida and Eid-ul-Fitr, market checking was intensified in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kupwara and Baramulla districts. In Srinagar, the enforcement squad of the FCS&CA Department conducted market checking in Batamaloo, Parimpora, Shaltang, HMT, Fateh Kadal, Khanyar, Dalgate, Boulevard, Gagribal, Nehru Park, Ishbar Nishat, Shalimar, Tailbal and Hazratbal markets. […]
Mehbooba felicitates people on Shab-e Qadr, Jumat ul Vida
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people of the State on the occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat ul Vida. In her message, the Chief Minister said the blessed night, during which the Holy Quran was revealed, is an occasion for us to introspect our lives, seek Allah’s forgiveness, generosity and guidance. She appealed people to pray […]
20 Police officers get Bullet Proof vehicles.
A week after six Jammu and Kashmir policemen, including an officer, were killed in an ambush by militants, over 20 station house officers (SHO) posted in sensitive areas of the Valley will get bulletproof vehicles for movement. “Owing to the level of threat that exists to local police officers, it was imperative that they travel […]
Two Local militants killed in Sopore Gunfight.
Two local militants were killed in north Kashmir’s Sopore area Wednesday during a gunfight between forces and holed up militants, sources said. The slain militants have been identified as Gulzar Ahmad of Brathkalan Sopore and Basit of Pattan Andergam.* *Police sources said that two AK 47 rifles, 2 hand grenade, 6 magazines and a […]
All SHO’s & SDPO’s to get Bullet proof Vehicles
The Jammu and Kashmir police will provide bullet-proof (BP) Rakshak vehicles to all Station House Officers (SHOs) and Sub Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) by August this year, to prevent loss of life during militant attacks. *The killing of six policemen including an SHO by militants in an ambush in Achabal area of Anantnag […]
Rs 233 cr for payment to contractors released
SRINAGAR: In view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the State’s Finance Department has released Rs 233 crore to the treasuries to clear all the pending bills on account of payment of contractors and GP Fund claims of employees. “As on date there are no bills of contractors or GP Fund claims pending for payment in […]
Nirmal Singh hosts Iftaar at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: People from different walks of life joined the Iftaar hosted by Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, here last evening. Ministers, Legislators, officers of civil and Police administration, besides members of the media fraternity and prominent citizens and members of civil society attended the Iftaar. On the occasion, Dr Nirmal Singh interacted with the […]
Employees to get june salary before Eid: CM’s gesture
SRINAGAR: Keeping the needs of employees of the State Government in mind, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed release of salary for the month of June before Eid ul Fitr which falls next week. The directions were issued to the Finance Department by the Chief Minister today. The Chief Minister has also directed that monthly […]
Traffic police issue route plan for vehicles carrying devotees on eve of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-vida
Traffic Police on Tuesday issued a route plan for vehicles carrying devotees to Hazratbal shrine on Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida from North, South and Central Kashmir. The vehicles carrying the devotees shall follow the route plan given below. Vehicles coming from North Kashmir after reaching Shaltang shall adopt the route as; Shaltang-Parimpora-Qamarwari- Cement Bridge- Noorbagh- Sekidafar- […]
