Advocate General of J&K; Law Officers; former Minister call on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 7: A team of Law Officers comprising of Additional Advocate Generals, Deputy Advocate Generals led by Advocate General of J&K, DC Raina, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The Lt Governor was briefed about the status of various important legal matters pending before different forums, including the […]
Lt Governor launches Mobile Application ‘Satark Nagrik’ and Departmental Vigilance Officers Portal of J&K Anti Corruption Bureau
Says the most effective antidote to corruption is an active, involved and empowered citizenry; Calls for setting new benchmark by adopting zero tolerance for corrupt practices Terms effective use of IT and dissemination of information to all stakeholders through web portals / mobile applications as a key player in curbing malpractices JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Lieutenant […]
India records 20,000 fresh Covid cases, 222 deaths
With 20,346 new coronavirus infections and 222 deaths in the past 24 hours, India’s overall tally stood at 1,03,95,278 on Thursday, while the death toll touched 1,50,336, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. India continued its streak of low daily new cases. Till now, 1,00,16,859 have recovered. Currently, there are 2,28,083 active cases. […]
NIA raids 6 locations in Punjab, J-K in narcotics and weapons case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with narcotics and weapons case. An agency official related to the probe told IANS, “The agency is carrying out searches at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.” The official said the raids […]
Beijing slams ‘bullying’ US over Trump’s order on Chinese apps
BEIJING: Beijing accused the US on Wednesday of “bullying” after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on a series of Chinese apps in his last weeks in office, branding them a threat to national security. Under the Trump administration Beijing and Washington have clashed repeatedly over trade, technology, human rights and the origins of the […]
Gulmarg freezes at minus 8.5°C as night temperature falls across Kashmir
After four days of snow, night temperature fell in most parts of Kashmir Valley last night with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 8.5°C, the weatherman said on Thursday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.8°C while mercury settled at minus 2.5 °C in Pahalgam, minus 0.2°C in Qazigund, minus 1.7°C in Kupwara while Kokernag […]
Mehbooba urges centre to walk on late Mufti’s ‘peace with Pakistan’ vision
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister of erstwhile J-K State Mehbooba Mufti Thursday urged New Delhi to pay heed to Late Mufti’s vision of reconciliation with Pakistan and desist from employing coercive methods in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba who was talking to reporters on the sidelines of the death anniversary of […]
PDD daily wager electrocuted in J-K’s Rajouri
A daily-wager of the Power Development Department (PDD) was electrocuted to death in Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. Identified as Wali Mohammad son of Makhna of Banghai Thannamdi, the daily wager died on the spot due to electric shock while repairing an electricity line in Banghi village, they said. A police official told a […]
Lt Governor announces Rs 28,400 Crore New Industrial Development Scheme for J&K
JAMMU, JANUARY 07: In a major decision of far reaching consequence, Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir. The Scheme will go a long way in ushering an era of socio-economic development of the region as also catering to the aspirations of people. While giving details of the […]
Flights resume operations at Srinagar airport after 4 days
Srinagar: Air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was restored on Thursday after remaining suspended for four days due to snowfall in the valley, officials said. “The first flight has landed at Srinagar Airport this morning. The flight is scheduled to leave for Delhi soon,” an official of the Airport Authority of […]