Cabinet nod to order on adopting central laws in Concurrent List for J&K
NEW DELHI PTI : The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for adoption of central laws in Concurrent List for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said. Last August, the Centre announced the abrogation of Article 370 provisions for Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union territories. After […]
PM Modi appeals for peace & brotherhood as death toll in Delhi violence rises to 24
New Delhi: In his first reaction to incidents of violence in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed for peace and brotherhood, and said he has held an extensive review of the prevailing situation in various parts of the national capital. He also said it was important that calm and normalcy was restored at the […]
Delhi violence: Doval, tasked with bringing situation under control, briefs Cabinet Committee on Security
Concerned over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval the mandate to restore normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi where at least 20 people have been killed in the communal violence, officials said on Wednesday. Immediately after taking over the assignment, […]
Trump renews offer to mediate on Kashmir, but skirts CAA
India and the United States on Tuesday strengthened their partnership with agreements on healthcare and energy, and issued a joint statement that designated the two countries as “Comprehensive Global Strategic partners”. The statement followed bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modiand U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the later renewed his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan […]
Two injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar Two persons were injured after armies of India and Pakistan resorted to cross border shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. An official said that the Pakistani army opened fire and used mortar shells on the Indian army’s posts in Kirni, Qasba and Shahpura areas. He said that the […]
NIA Raids Houses of Militants in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Ban toll plaza encounter case. According to sources NIA conducted raids at several houses including the residential places of militants. The house of top Jaish-e-Muhammad commander Zahid Ahmad Wani in Karimabad Pulwama was also raided in this morning. […]
Top Court Notice To J&K Administration Over Mehbooba Mufti’s Detention
Mehbooba Mufti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief, was charged under the PSA after the end of her six-month detention since August – when the government ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today sent a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir over a petition by daughter of former Jammu and […]
Education Department organizes Aid, Appliances Camp in Kupwara
KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 25: The Inclusive Education Wing of Education Department Kupwara in collaboration with SAMAGRA SHIKSHA (J&K) today organized Aid and Appliances distribution camp. The Additional Deputy Commissioner ADC Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone was chief guest on the occasion. Chief Education Officer Kupwara, Abdul Hameed Wani, Inclusive Education Coordinator, Mushtaq Ahmad, other concerned and scores of […]
DESK condoles demise of Lecturer Peerzada Mohammad Ashraf
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Director School Education Kashmir, expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Peerzada Mohammad Ashraf, Lecturer, Chemistry, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Karihama Kupwara who expired on February 24, on the way to school, to attend his duties. The Director and other Officers and Officials of the School Education Department expressed heartfelt […]
First chapter of winter games at Gulmarg; Sarmad Hafeez reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements made for holding the first chapter of winter games from March 7 to March 11 at Gulmarg. The games are being held under the Khelo India initiative. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla G N […]
