Bullets used at Lethpora can pierce bulletproof vehicles and armours
Militants for the first time in J&K state have used such billets which can pierce bulletproof vehicles and body armour of forces. These bullets have been sent for forensic tests outside the state as the security establishment has been taken by surprise by the use of such bullets in J&K state. In a news report […]
BSF launches operation alert in Jammu region
After some recent attacks by Pakistani troops all along the border in Jammu region BSF has launched operation alert all along the border with Pakistan in Jammu region. Inspector general of BSF Jammu frontier, Ram Aftar told media on Thursday that operation alert has been launched to keep vigil on two hundred km long international […]
Sajad Lone calls for collective efforts to empower the differently-abled
JAMMU: Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Science & Technology, Sajad Gani Lone today called for collective efforts to empower the differently-abled as no nation can progress and prosper without empowering each and every section of society. The Minister stated this during a function organized by Department of Social Welfare to celebrate the […]
Dy CM for expediting work on power projects to achieve the target “Power For All”
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today exhorted upon the officers of Power Development Department to expedite work on various power projects being implemented in the state for timely completion. The Deputy Chief Minister, while chairing an officers meeting convened to review implementation of various schemes in the power sector, emphasized the need to […]
Wakf Board represents Sufi traditions of JK: Nizamuddin Bhat
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 05: Vice Chairman J&K Wakf Board, Nizamuddin Bhat today said that Institution of Wakf owes it to the people to serve them through a mission based on unique culture and traditions of the State. The VC made these remarks during the valedictory function of week-long ‘Special Teacher-Training Programme’ for the teachers of Wakf […]
Sopore killing evokes widespread condemnation
Srinagar, From Social Media to real world people of Kashmir cutting across the political ideologies condemned the killing of young 25 year old Arif Sofi in Sopore North Kashmir who happens son of prominent Hurriyat activist Maqbool Sofi has evoked widespread condemnation from all corners of the society. The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz […]
Disaster Management govt’s top most priority: Javaid Mustafa Mir
JAMMU: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Javaid Mustafa Mir, today took a detailed review of the functioning of World Bank aided, Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). The meeting was attended by Commissioner/Secretary Industries and Commerce, Shailender Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary, DMRRR, Shafiq Ahmed Raina, Commissioner/Secretary PW(R&B) Sanjeev Verma, Chief Executive Officer, […]
Panchayat Polls to be held on Non-Party Basis: Abdul Haq
KUPWARA: Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq on Thursday said that the government has decided to hold Panchayat elections on non-party basis. Addressing a Public meeting at Lolab in Kupwara district, Minister said the Panchayat polls will be held next month and all arrangements are being made to ensure smooth […]
Sham calls for effective implementation of Programmes launched under PHE, allied sectors
JAMMU,: Stressing that providing adequate potable drinking water and irrigation facilities to people is priority of the Government, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary asked the concerned for effective implementation of programmes launched under these sectors. The Minister was speaking at the meeting convened here today to get first hand appraisal […]
Altaf Bukahri orders constitution of complaint committees in all educational institutions
JAMMU,: In a significant move, Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, has ordered constitution of complaint committees in all Educational Institutions including Government and private degree colleges to look into and prevent sexual harassment of women working there. Chairing a meeting of senior officers here today, the Minister ordered to make it mandatory to […]
