Illegal constructions

Illegal constructions

The major challenges faced by the State administration are illegal constructions in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir. These illegal constructions have increased manifold in Jammu region also.  The government claimed that they have already framed a policy to deal with unauthorized constructions; there is complete silence on illegal constructions by government departments over the […]

Plea filed against Imran Khan for ‘donkey’ remark

Plea filed against Imran Khan for ‘donkey’ remark

Islamabad: A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan over his ‘donkey’ comment against rival Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. On Thursday, Khan said in a rally at Narowal, those who went to receive embattled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at the […]

2 killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Doda

2 killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Doda

Jammu: Two persons, including a monk, were killed when their vehicle fell into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today. Jai Singh and the monk, Swami Raj Ananad, were on way to Kishtwar from Jammu when the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the gorge near Assar village […]

No discrimination with Jammu and Ladakh: PDP leader

No discrimination with Jammu and Ladakh: PDP leader

Jammu: Rejecting the accusation that Mehbooba Mufti government had discriminated against Jammu and Ladakh, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today said the BJP has perhaps forgotten that it was an equal partner in the coalition. The claim of BJP that Jammu and Ladakh suffered neglect of any sort is not based on facts. Kashmir valley […]

Governor flags off first flight of Hajis from Srinagar Airport

Governor flags off first flight of Hajis from Srinagar Airport

SRINAGAR : Governor N.N. Vohra flagged off the first flight of 340 Hajis for Madinah Munawarrah which left from the Srinagar  International Airport this morning. Sh. Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Advisor to Governor; Dr. S.P. Vaid, DGP; Sh. Baseer Khan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Sh. Shahid Anayatullah, Secretary Revenue; Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar, Deputy Commissioner Budgam were present on […]

Woman commits suicide after being raped by BSF jawan: Police

Woman commits suicide after being raped by BSF jawan: Police

A 26-year-old woman committed suicide by consuming poison after a Border Security Force jawan allegedly raped her on the pretext of marriage in Muzaffarnagar, police said today. The woman consumed the poison on July 6 and died at a hospital yesterday, Station House Officer (SHO), Kotwali, Anil Kaperwan, said. Her father, in his complaint, said […]

Srinagar police seeks help to trace missing person

Srinagar police seeks help to trace missing person

Srinagar police seeks help of the general public in tracing a person, who is missing since 9th of this month. One person Bhoora Siddiqui son of Ghulam Hussain Siddiqui resident of Bijnour UP at present Maharaja Bazar reported in Police Station Sherghari and stated that his 32 years old brother Mohammad Nawab Siddiqui, who was […]

Imran Khan taunts Sharif over his ‘friendship’ with Modi

Imran Khan taunts Sharif over his ‘friendship’ with Modi

Islamabad :  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has taunted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over his “friendship” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the two of creating the law and order situation in the country and tension at the border to manipulate the situation in favour of the rival PML-N. Sharif and […]

Forces launch cordon in Kupwara forest

Forces launch cordon in Kupwara forest

Srinagar: Government forces on Saturday afternoon launched a massive cordon and search operation in Halmatpora forest area of northern Kashmir’s Kupwara district following reports of suspicious movement. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 41RR and SOG cordoned off Check FatehKhan forests in Halmatpora. An army official said that the searches in the area have […]