DMK terms PSA “draconian,” demands release of Omar Abdullah,
Describing the Public Safety Act as draconian, the DMK on Saturday slammed the Centre for extending the detention of Kashmiri leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, and demanded their immediate release. The Centre had booked the two former chief ministers under the stringent Act on February 6, barely hours before their […]
Government set to host another visit by foreign diplomats to J&K
The government is making preparations to organise a second visit of diplomats, including several European Ambassadors to visit Srinagar and Jammu next week, sources confirmed here. According to the sources, about 20 to 25 envoys from “different geographical regions” are being invited to join the delegation. Unlike the last visit in January, when European Union […]
No normalcy
Continued detention of leaders, slapping of draconian law, pose serious questions about Centre’s policy and intent in J&K The Centre has acted unconscionably in extending the custody of two former chief ministers of Jammu & Kashmir and two other politicians of the former state under the Public Safety Act, as their continued detention under CrPC […]
Lt Governor for time-bound conservation, development of Dal Lake
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu called for several measures aimed at conservation and beautification of Dal lake with active involvement of local community and stakeholders, at a high level review meeting held at Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal Secretary, […]
Expired beverages: Food Business Operators asked to return stock to suppliers within 7-days
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 7: The Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety, Srinagar has asked all the Food Business Operators of the district, who are in possession of expired beverages including carbonated water and juices, to return such stock to the concerned suppliers under an intimation to his office within seven days. After this date, Food Business Operator found […]
Govt taking all steps to strengthen JK’s infrastructure’
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Principal Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring, Hospitality and Protocol, Estates, Civil Aviation and Information Department, Rohit Kansal and Secretary Agriculture Production and Horticulture Department, Manzoor Ahmad Lone today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held here. During the programme, a large number of deputations and individuals from […]
Three J-K leaders in detention since August booked under PSA
Srinagar, Feb 6 (PTI) Three Jammu and Kashmir leaders, who have been in preventive detention since August last year, were on Thursday booked under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), officials here said. The three are senior National Conference leader and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar, former NC legislator Bashir Ahmed Veeri, and Sartaj Madani, […]
Lt Governor for scientific planning of preservation of Dal Lake
Stresses on beautification, community involvement Visits Hazratbal shrine SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for comprehensive and scientific planning for preservation of Dal Lake and directed the officers to take concrete steps for beautification and conservation of the lake. The Lt Governor made these directions while inspecting various sites along the […]
Lt Governor calls for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city, calls for time-bound completion of projects
Lt Governor calls for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city, calls for time-bound completion of projects Chairs high level meeting, stresses on timely completion of projects SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city during a high level meeting he chaired here […]
Health, education, transportation, fire services being modernised in Srinagar
Projects approved, execution underway; aim is to increase operational efficiencies and qualities of these services: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: The government has approved and started execution on upgradation and modernization of services across important sectors of health, education, transportation and fire services in the capital district of Srinagar. It involves using modern information and […]