Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a government spokesperson said. Briefing the press after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the move will help establish all the three tiers of grassroots-level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir […]
Fresh summon to Dr Farooq Abdullah part of a coercive plot: NC
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday expressed anger over fresh ED summon to party President Dr Farooq Abdullah, a day after he was questioned by the same agency for a marathon six hours. The party lambasted the government for its agenda of cornering any voices of dissent. Terming these ED summons “calculated”, part of […]
40 cops killed in J&K this year so far, 6,000 in last 30 years: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that 40 policemen have been killed this year in the line of duty in J&K. Speaking at the police commemoration day at Zewan, Srinagar, the DGP said so far 40 policemen have been killed this year while fighting militancy including a constable Muhammad Ashraf, […]
J-K police books ASI and SPO, recommends suspension of in-charge inspector
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police in Kathua district have booked an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and a Special Police Officer, (SPO) besides suspension of in charge Inspector has been recommended after they were found involved in providing fake entry passes to travellers after obtaining money from them at Lakhanpur border. A local news gathering […]
Message of police should be to not touch innocents and to not leave culprits: LG Sinha
Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday, while praising the police force, said the message of police should be clear that “don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits.” Addressing the police commemoration day at Zewan, the LG said that police is doing a commendable job especillay on the anti-miltancy […]
ED summons NC president Farooq Abdullah again
Srinagar : The incumbent parliamentarian and National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah has been summoned again by Enforcement Department (ED) in connection with Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), ED had asked Dr Farooq, who is celebrating his 84th birthday today to reach its Srinagar […]
Strategic tunnel
Zojila tunnel has assumed more importance because of the continuous LAC standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Government of India has embarked on the path of development in the border areas especially in Ladakh region. In the recent past the government has inaugurated a lot of small bridges, culverts and other roads of importance in Ladakh […]
Man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Anantnag
Anantnag: A man was on Wednesday found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ranipora village of Shangus in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said that the locals spotted the body of a man identified as Muhammad Yaseen Kiyani, son of Barkatullah of Rakhi Brah lying on the ground and immediately informed the police. Police has registered […]
Day 148: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 31 domestic flights with 3,759 passengers aboard
JAMMU, OCTOBER 20: On day 148 of resumption of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 31 domestic flights with 3,759 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1295 passengers aboard 11 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 20 domestic flights with about 2464 passengers aboard […]
In Chidambaram’s demand for Article 370 restoration, hint of Team Rahul’s ‘Left-liberal push’
New Delhi: The Congress party may not have officially demanded the restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, but there seems to be a push from Team Rahul to increase his appeal to a certain section, on issues pertaining to marginalised communities. Former finance minister P. Chidambaram last week, in a series of tweets, demanded […]