Altaf Bukhari Launches New Party In J&K, Special Status Not On Agenda
Srinagar: Seven months after the centre scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, a new political formation has taken shape in the newly-designated union territory. Led by former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Altaf Bukhari, the new outfit Apni Party includes members mostly from the Mehbooba Mufti-led group and Congress besides a few from the National […]
Committee discusses roadmap for 24×7 power supply in JK, Ladakh
Constitution of Project monitoring units in all Power Sector Corporations suggested for effective execution JAMMU, MARCH 08: The third meeting of Committee constituted by the Central Government for formulation of a roadmap envisaging 24×7 power supply in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions was held here today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries UP […]
Transport Welfare Association Jammu calls on Advisor Bhatnagar
JAMMU, MARCH 08- A delegation of Transport Welfare Association Jammu, called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar here today. The delegation, led by S.T.S Wazir, Chairman, Transport Welfare Association, Jammu, comprised of Vijay Kumar, S. Mohinder Singh, S. Manmohan Singh and Vijay Singh Chib besides representatives of various Transport Associations of Jammu. The […]
Chemist shops inspected in Udhampur to check prices, availability of masks, sanitizers
UDHAMPUR, MARCH-08: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla, ADDC and Tehsildar Udhampur inspected chemist shops in Udhampur town to check on the prices and availability of sanitizers and masks. ADDC said that strict action will be taken against the hoarders. He also said special teams have been constituted to tackle the […]
J&K: SKICC drops ‘Sher-i-Kashmir’ title, renamed as Kashmir International Conference Centre
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday dropped “Sher-i-Kashmir”, the title attributed to the former chief minister of J&K Sheikh Abdullah, from Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) and renamed it as Kashmir International Conference Centre. SKICC is located on the banks of the famous Dal Lake overlooking the Zabarwan mountains in the backdrop and in […]
Former J&K minister Altaf Bukhari launches Apni Party in Srinagar
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) minister Altaf Bukhari on Sunday launched his own political party ‘Apni Party’ in Jammu and Kashmir. Bukhari is was first mainstream politician in Kashmir who said publicly that Kashmiris cannot perpetually mourn the abrogation of Article 370. He said the time has come to strive for achievable political objectives. In January, […]
Two killed, many injured in separate road mishaps
Srinagar Two persons were killed and many others were injured in separate accidents at Ramban area along the Srinagar Jammu highway. Reports said that a truck (RJ04GB-7727), stranded on the highway, came undershooting stone, resulting into on the spot death of driver Deva Ram of Rajasthan. The other person part of the truck was cooking […]
People log in, but low internet speed is a concern in J&K
SRINAGAR: The government of Jammu and Kashmir allowed people to access social media sites on Wednesday; however, the ban on high speed internet has been extended and would be reviewed on 17 March. Young students in Jammu and Kashmir regions were jubilant as they could log in to social media websites after seven months. “We feel […]
Altaf Bukhari set to launch party in J&K
SRINAGAR: Former PDP minister Altaf Bukhari is likely to launch his party on Sunday and many former lawmakers may join his new party, including from National Conference, PDP and BJP. According to news agencies, the new political outfit would be named “Jammu and Kashmir Apni (own) Party” (JKAP) and will be launched on Sunday. With three […]
E-auction of sand blocks to non-locals triggers stir
SRINAGAR: Thousands of labourers in Kashmir valley, from South to North Kashmir, are protesting a recent decision by the UT administration as it has e-auctioned hundreds of sand blocks along the river Jhelum and its tributaries and the contracts have been given to non-locals. Recently, hundreds of sand diggers protested in Srinagar and approached local media, […]