SAC approves honorarium for Sarpanchs, Panchs

SAC approves honorarium for Sarpanchs, Panchs

JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik, approved honorarium for Sarpanchs and Panchs to be elected in the ensuing Panchayat elections. The meeting was attended by Advisors, B B Vyas, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai and Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam. To […]

Govt forces launch searches in Bandipora village in north Kashmir

Govt  forces launch searches in Bandipora village in north Kashmir

Srinagar: Government forces on Wednesday launched a cordon and search operation in Baramulla village of northern Kashmir. A police official said that government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chandoosa area of Kandi in Baramulla this afternoon. He said searches were launched following inputs about the presence of militants. More details are awaited.

Govt appoints Dilbagh Singh as J&K police chief

Govt appoints Dilbagh Singh as J&K police chief

Srinagar: The State Administration Council (SAC) appointed Dilbagh Singh as the Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken during SAC meting chaired by Governor Satya Pal Malik in Jammu on Wednesday where Singh’s full-time appointment was finalized. The governor’s administration had on September 6 appointed senior IPS officer Dilbag Singh as […]

Man arrested for ATM fraud in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

Man arrested for ATM fraud in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

Jammu: A man was arrested for allegedly withdrawing money from another person’s bank account after fraudulently getting possession of his ATM card in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, police said Wednesday. Liyaqat Hussain of Kanuvyian village in the district was arrested within 12 hours of receiving a complaint in connection with the incident, a police […]

KEA chairman says JK bank an asset of people, calls for its safeguarding

KEA chairman says JK bank an asset of people, calls for its safeguarding

Srinagar : Asserting that J&K Bank is the collective asset of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, the Kashmir Economic Alliance Chairman Yasin Khan on Wednesday that this financial institution should not be politicized. In a statement, Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation, said for quite some time efforts are […]

Mehbooba led delegation visits residence of slain PDP worker

Mehbooba led delegation visits residence of slain PDP worker

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday visited the residence of the slain party worker Mohammad Amin Dar and offered heartfelt condolences to bereaved family. Dar, a PDP worker from Srinagar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Gangbugh area of the city on Sunday. Mehbooba was accompanied by […]

Army officer among 8 soldiers injured in Handwara blast

Army officer among 8 soldiers injured in Handwara blast

Srinagar : Eight army soldiers including an officer were injured in a blast at Rajwar area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Reports said that an army domination party of 21 RR led by an officer of Major rank Surab Suman while passing through the woods of Nagranad area of Zatchaldara, Rajwar […]

Journalist Injured After Hit By Pellets In Shopian During Clashes

Journalist Injured After Hit By Pellets In Shopian During Clashes

SRINAGAR — A Journalist was injured after hit by pellets during clashes between protesters and the government forces in Memander area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. Official sources said that a journalist working as a videographer with Zee news identified as Aijaz Ahmad Dar was hit by pellets during clashes that erupted soon […]

Militants attack army patrol in Sopian in south kashmir

Militants attack army patrol in Sopian in south kashmir

Srinagar :Militants on Tuesday attacked an army party in Meemander area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official said that militants opened fire on a patrolling party of 34 RR in Meemander village today afternoon. The fire was retaliated by the army troopers. However, there was no immediate report of any injury on either side. […]

Gunfight rages in south Kashmir’s Tral village

Gunfight rages in south Kashmir’s Tral village

Srinagar : Gunfight rages in Mandoora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that a joint team of 42RR, SOG and 180 BN CRPF launched cordon and search operation in the Mandoora area on specific information about the presence of some militants. As the joint team of forces intensified […]