Govt foils PDP meeting, leaders disallowed to leave home
On Thursday, several leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were stopped by the police from leaving their residences to attend a party meeting scheduled at 11 am. Talking to The Kashmir Walla, Mohit Bhan, spokesperson of the PDP, said that the meeting was supposed to be attended by all district-level leaders. However, he said, the leaders […]
I-T Dept Raids 3 Jammu and Kashmir-based Businessmen Involved in Cross-LoC Trade with Pakistan
The Income Tax Department on Wednesday conducted raids against three “prominent” businessmen based in Srinagar and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir on charges of tax evasion linked to the cross-border trade with Pakistan that was suspended by India last year, officials said. “These operations have, prima facie, led to the detection of huge amount […]
J&K industry leaders interact with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Top industrial bodies from Jammu and Kashmir have demanded a separate industrial policy for the union territory. In a webinar with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, the industry representatives said that the Centre has to take prompt steps to save the dying industry and the growing unemployment in the union territory. According […]
Lt Governor tours Pulwama Government is committed to adding value to the lives of people of J&K: Lt Governor
Meets scores of public delegations & elected Representatives E-inaugurates & lays foundation stones of 27 Developmental Projects worth Rs 54.34 crores Takes thorough review of developmental projects; asks Officers to prioritize works as per Public demands and stick to timelines for completion of projects PULWAMA, SEPTEMBER 02: The UT Government is committed to adding value […]
RAT campaign continues in Red-Zones of Gbl
DC visits Bamloora, seeks cooperation from people GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 02: In continuation to its efforts for aggressive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) in Red Zones of the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today visited Red Zone Bamloora and urged people to come forward for Covid testing. During the visit, the DC went door to […]
VC, SDA visits proposed Satellite Colony at Rakh-i-Gundakshah
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: Vice Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) Dr. Bashir Ahmad Lone today visited the site of proposed satellite colony at Rakh-i-Gundakshah. The colony is proposed to be developed on modern lines employing the modern practices. The visit was preceded by an interaction cum meeting on technical issues of elevation, drainage and other allied […]
Information Department, Kashmir makes payment of Rs 8.61 crore to newspapers during COVID-19 pandemic
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: The Information Department today contested a news item published in a local newspaper regarding withholding of payments to the newspapers saying that the bills of advertisement payments are being cleared from time to time. Joint Directorate of Information and Public Relations has clarified that in Kashmir division alone, an amount of Rs […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 3,84,332 stranded JK residents; 2,68,289 via Lakhanpur, 1,16,043 through special trains
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 3,84,332 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
Jammu and Kashmir records 641 new COVID-19 cases in a day
Srinagar: Fifty-six travelers were among 641 new novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally of the COVID-19 infected to 38864 in the region. Among the fresh cases, 274 were from Jammu Division and 367 from Kashmir Valley. Giving breakup of the cases, reports said that Srinagar […]
India bans PUBG, 118 other mobile applications
The government of India on Wednesday blocked 118 more mobile applications, including player unknowns battle grounds (PUBG), in the interest of “sovereignty and integrity of India, Defence oof India, security of the state and public order” invoking Section 69 of Information Technology Act. The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat […]