Altaf Bukhari welcomes release of Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR:Welcoming the release of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday called for release of all other political detainees who are lodged in and outside J&K jails. In a statement issued here, Bukhari observed that the government’s move to release Ms. Mufti, though delayed, is a significant step […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for vehicular traffic for next seven Fridays
Srinagar: Authorities have ordered closure of the Srinagar- Jammu highway for the next seven Fridays of October and November starting 16th of this month for traffic owing to maintenance of the road. An order issued by the J&K headquarters of the Traffic Police said that no vehicular traffic shall be allowed on the NHW-44 on […]
50-year-old man from Srinagar’s downtown dies by suicide
Srinagar: A 50-year-old man died by suicide hanging himself at his home in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man identified as Bashir Ahmad Gojri son of Mohammad Sultan Gojri of Habba Kadal Srinagar, allegedly hanged himself to death at his home […]
Shopian gunfight: Two militants killed, searches on
Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Chakoora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. A local news gathering agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting a unnamed senior police officer reported that two unidentified militants have been killed while a search operation is on in the area. Earlier an […]
Administrative reforms
Administrative reforms are long overdue in Jammu and Kashmir as police and administration have enjoyed immunity from any accountability due to the fluid situation prevailing here. No government has even touched this sphere in Kashmir because they think that without the support of administration and police they cannot hold on to their chair. Recently Lieutenant […]
SPO posted at SOG camp in Budgam goes missing along with two service rifles
Srinagar : A Special Police Officer (SPO) has gone missing from SOG camp along with two Ak-47 rifles, officials said on Wednesday. A local news gathering agency Global News Service (GNS) quoting unnamed officials reported that the SPO Altaf Hassan (Belt No. 1197 /SPO) son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Qazipora Chadoora, who was posted […]
Lt Governor reviews core features of JK Health Insurance scheme
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting to review the core features of the JK Health Insurance scheme and the process of approvals of Golden Cards. Stressing on extending the benefits of the JK Health Insurance scheme to all the citizens of J&K, the Lt Governor directed the concerned officers to […]
Former CM Mehbooba Mufti released after 14 month detention
Srinagar :Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has been released after 14 months of being in detention. The Peoples Democratic Party president was detained last year on the eve of the day of abrogation of article -370. Iltija Mufti who was handling the Twitter handle of her mother wrote, “As Ms Mufti’s […]
Chief Secretary reviews winter preparedness
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the winter preparedness, supply, and stocking of essential commodities across the Kashmir Division and snowbound districts of Jammu province including Kishtwar, Doda, Poonch, and Rajouri. Administrative Secretaries of departments of Health & Medical Education, Power Development, Rural Development, Divisional […]
Dronacharya Awardee, Kuldeep Handoo and prominent Kayaking & Canoeing Coach, Bilquis Mir call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: Dronacharya Awardee Wushu Coach, Kuldeep Handoo and prominent Kayaking & Canoeing coach, Bilquis Mir called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. The Sports personalities apprised the Lt Governor about the matters related to the promotion and development of sports in the Union Territory. They also discussed issues pertaining […]