Delhi HC orders 3 retired Kashmiri officers to vacate govt accommodations
New Delhi, February 19: The Delhi High court has dismissed the petitions moved by three retired central government officials refuting their claims. The petitioners sought permission to retain the government accommodation claiming they are Kashmiri Migrants. They had challenged the eviction orders issued by the Central government. Justice V Kameswar Rao dismissed the petitions […]
Jhelum riverfront development
Jhelum riverfront development has been going on from the past so many years and the government has been able to even set up the water transport system but it could not become the alternate transport system especially in the Srinagar city. Recently Lt Governor laid foundation stone for Jhelum riverfront development. Jhelum riverfront to be developed […]
Shopian Gunfight: 2 Soldiers, Militant Killed
Two soldiers and a militant were killed in the ongoing gunfight in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday. Earlier, a joint team of Police, army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on the input generated by J&K Police in the area, officials said. A defence ministry spokesperson based in Srinagar identified the soldiers […]
Zainapora Gunfight: Militant killed, search on
A militant has been killed in an encounter between the government forces and militants in Chermarg village of Zainapora area in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Saturday. A senior police officer told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an unidentified militant has been killed, whose identification is being ascertained while the operation […]
Private practice takes heavy toll on patient care, Poor people worst sufferers: DAK
Days after the committee of medical experts constituted following the directions of J&K High Court recommended a blanket ban on private practice of doctors in medical colleges, civil society members are also of the opinion that the step would improve patient care in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdul Qayoom Wani, chairman of the civil society forum […]
Navin Choudhary visits Uri; Reviews development scenario
Lays foundation stone for hi tech Polygreen House at Sheeri Interacts with PRIs, delegations; Assesses their issues BARAMULLA, JANUARY 18: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary, accompanied by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Choudhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Uri, Baramulla and reviewed development scenario in the district especially in Sub Division Uri. He […]
J&K Reports 197 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Lowest Single-Day Tally In 46 Days
One Person Dies In 24 Hours, First Death After 4 Days Due To Virus Jammu and Kashmir reported 197 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day count in 46 days, even as one person succumbed to the virus, the first death reported after four days, officials said on Friday. They said […]
Handwara man found dead mysteriously at Punjab’s Firozpur
Family alleges murder, demand probe; PC chief Sajad urges DGP Punjab to ensure justice, investigate family claim Srinagar, Feb 18: A day he went missing, a 35-year-old of man from Handwara was Friday found dead under mysterious circumstances in Firozpur area of Punjab while his family here alleged that he was murdered. News agency—Kashmir News […]
Cop suffers minor injury in Khajbazaar Grenade Blast
A policeman sustained minor injuries in a grenade blast at Khajbazaar Nowhatta area of Downtown Srinagar on Friday. As details emerge, policeman Ashiq Hussain sustained minor injuries in the blast in which three shops were also minorily damaged. The incident happened around 1:00 Pm when suspected militants hurled the grenade at joint police and CRPF […]
Window dressing of 3 shops damaged in Khawaja Bazar grenade explosion
The window dressing of three shops were damaged in a grenade attack at Khawaja Bazar area of Srinagar on Friday afternoon. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that unknown militants lobbed a grenade at Khawaja Bazar area this afternoon. They said that although no loss of life or injury was reported, but […]