Over 10 lakh Kashmir students to don school uniforms after seven months
Schools reopen on Monday after remaining closed since August 2019 Over 10 lakh students of the Kashmir Valley will don their school uniforms for the first time in seven months, as schools will reopen on Monday after a three-month-long winter break and a seven-month-long disruption in the wake of the Centre’s decision to end Jammu […]
Huge losses
Tourism sector has witnessed a huge setback post abrogation of article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir valley, thousands of families connected with this trade have been suffering without any government intervention to save them from present mess. The J&K tourism sector has witnessed 70 per cent decline in revenue after the Centre abrogated […]
Security beefed up in Kashmir in view of US president”s India visit
Srinagar : (PTI) Security has been increased across Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of US President Donald Trump”s two-day visit to India, which began on Monday, officials said. “In view of the incidents that have taken place in Kashmir ahead of high profile visits to the country, security has been strengthened in the […]
Wildlife Deptt pledges to launch massive campaign against encroachments in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 23: Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir Government today pledged to launch a massive campaign against encroachments in wetland bodies, sanctuaries and areas under its control. Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir, Raashid Naqash said that Department of Wildlife Protection has pledged to launch a massive campaign against encroachments. He said that the Department […]
Managing Director JPDCL reviews progress of ongoing Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Jammu Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Yasha Mudgal on Sunday convened a meeting to review the progress of ongoing Centrally Sponsored Schemes like IPDS, DDUGJY, PMDP (Urban) & PMDP (Rural) schemes in Jammu province. On the occasion, the Managing Director acknowledged that some improvements have been registered in the progress of works […]
Former Minister Usman Majid Quits Congress
Srinagar Former MoS for planning and development in Jammu and Kashmir government and ex-Congress MLA from Bandipora Usman Majid on Sunday resigned from the party. Usman resigned from Congress and held a rally in Bandipora, first in J&K since the abrogation of Art 370. He was quoted by Times Of India as having said that senior leaders […]
Cross-border shelling rages in north Kashmir
Srinagar The armies of India and Pakistan on Saturday late evening exchanged fire along the Line of Control in Keran and Karnah sectors of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the Pakistan army opened by small arms along LoC in Keran and Karnah sectors of Kupwara district. “The soldiers manning the fence also […]
240-250 militants active in Kashmir, says J&K DGP
The number of listed militants in Kashmir has come down to less than 250, while 25 militants were killed by security forces in nearly a dozen operations in the first two months of this year, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh said here on Saturday. He also said there had been confirmation […]
Domicile, Land Law For J&K Coming ”Very Soon”: Union Minister
He also announced that more than the promised jobs will be provided to the youth after the notification of the rules is worked out. Jammu: In a bid to address the concerns of the local populace after the revoking of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status last year, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured the […]
Awareness camp organized in Kangan
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 22: Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Kangan conducted an awareness camp regarding social welfare schemes and social security measures at Rest House Mammer, Kangan, here today. Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee (Munsiff/JMIC) Kangan who was present on the occasion appraised the gathering regarding the legal aid facilities. The Tehsildar Kangan, Chairman Block Development Council, […]
