Militant hideout busted in J-K, three Chinese pistols among arms recovered
Srinagar: The Border Security Force and Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday busted a militant hideout in Mandi area of Poonch district in the Jammu region, officials said. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on specific intelligence information, a party led by Deputy Commandant of BSF comprising of troops from BSF, Army […]
Will it impact?
The recent visit of a parliamentary delegation to Kashmir valley has brought the old questions back on the fore that will impact the economy and revive tourism and give some flip to the developmental projects. The visits of the past are a bitter lesson for the latest delegation of law makers that they should try […]
Petrol, diesel prices touch all-time highs
New Delhi:Petrol and diesel prices in the country on Saturday touched new all-time highs after rates were increased for the fourth time this week. Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 25 paise per litre each, according to a price notification from oil marketing companies. This took the petrol price in Delhi to Rs 85.70 per […]
As Govt Lifts Ban On Poultry Import In J&K, Avian Influenza Confirmed In Crows, Migratory Birds In Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Days after the government lifted the ban on poultry import in the Union Territory, the authorities on Friday confirmed Avian Flu (Bird Flu) among the crows and migratory birds in the Valley. According to the news agency KNO, officials said that Avian flu has been reported at four places among migratory birds and crows […]
Navin Choudhary visits Reasi; reviews functioning of agriculture, allied departments
REASI, JANUARY 22: Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture Production and Farmer’s Welfare Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today visited Reasi district to take stock of activities of the department of agriculture and allied sectors. During the meeting, Animal Husbandry Department highlighted their progress achieved during 2020-21 under different schemes. Joint Director Agriculture and Family Welfare, Jammu, […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews preparedness of KPDC for 2nd spell of snowfall in Valley
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today held a review meeting with Kashmir Power Development Corporation regarding preparations being put in place by the Corporation to deal with second spell of snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was attended by MD, KPDCL, Ajaz Assad, Chief Engineer, Power Distribution, Ajaz Ahmad […]
Dulloo reviews PMDP projects in health sector
JAMMU, JANUARY 22: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed status of several works being executed under Prime Minister’s Development Programme (PMDP) in the health sector in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Director General Planning and Monitoring, Satvir Kour Sudan; Managing Director JKMSCL, Dr Yashpaul Sharma; […]
Centre asks farmers to reconsider offer of holding laws for 18 months
The Centre on Friday asked protesting farmers’ unions to reconsider its offer of suspending the three contentious agri laws for 12 to 18 months but they stood firm on their grounds, asking for complete repeal of the Acts. The farmers’ unions are meeting with three central ministers for the 11th round of talks to solve […]
Grenade hurled towards police party in Kishtwar
Unidentified men hurled a grenade on a police party in Kishtwar region of Chenab Valley here in Jammu. The grenade exploded with a bang, resulting into the injuries to two cops. Police sources said that unknown persons lobbed a grenade at Ded Peth area of Kishtwar. SSP, Kishtwar Harmeet Singh said that no damage was […]
NC reacts
National Conference instead of addressing the issues raised by Sajad Lone of People’s Conference while leaving the platform of PAGD has said that his exit has not any impact on the aims and objectives set by this political platform. The statement given by the senior National Conference leader recently has shown that the National […]