SRINAGAR: An Army officer was killed in an encounter with militants in the Akar Forest area of Doda on Wednesday. Quoting sources, GNS that Captain Deepak led from the front, directing his men to neutralise the militants. However, the captain suffered gunshot injuries during the firefight and was evacuated to a hospital, where he succumbed […]
Doda: Security forces have recovered one M4 carbine and three bag packs from encounter site in Shivgarh Dhar area of Assar in Doda district whereas the cordon and search (CASO) operation is underway in the forests, Officials said Wednesday. Sources said that after exchange of fire last evening, terrorists have fled into the forests […]
After the new industrial policy and amendments to it, J&K administration is expecting huge investments here. Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Industries & Commerce Department to take assessment of the evolving Industrial scenario in J&K. The Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Principal Secretary, Finance; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, Law; MD, JKTPO; DG, Codes; […]
JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and Rashtriya Bajrang Dal staged protests here on Tuesday against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for his remarks against the army, and asked him to apologise for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the armed forces and the people. Voicing concern over the increasing encounters between terrorists and security forces […]
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir directed the District Magistrate of Anantnag to take over the possession of migrant property currently occupied by an ‘Ashram’ and return it to the migrant owners according to the Migrant Act. The petitioners stated that their grandfather and father owned land measuring 05 Kanals, 01 Kanal and […]
Education sector in Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing lot of changes as modern tools are being introduced by the authorities. Recently Chief Secretary, held a meeting of School Education Department (SED) to take stock of the projects taken up under different schemes and the modern technology based learning solutions for the students. He impressed upon […]
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir government has remitted the remaining term of imprisonment of five life convicts. In a notification, J&K’s Lieutenant Governor has ordered remission of the remaining period of imprisonment of five prisoners who were sentenced to life imprisonment by courts.’ According to the notification, the government granted remission to Mohd. Yousaf […]
Townships in UT of J&K are getting centrally sponsored water supply schemes. Recently Chief Secretary, held UT Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) Meeting of AMRUT 2.0 called to consider giving administrative approval to 47 Water Supply Schemes (WSS) for major towns of J&K. Those who were present includes ACS, Jal Shakti Department; Principal Secretary, PDD; Commissioner […]
Kulgam: An improvised explosive device (IED) was found on a road in Balsoo area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that the IED, fitted in a pressure cooker, was detected by security forces today morning. He said that bomb disposal squad has reached to the spot, […]
Recently Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), reviewed Implementation of Master Plan 2035. The discussions encompassed the operational efficiency of SDA, ongoing developmental projects, and strategies to enhance revenue generation. Emphasizing the pivotal role of the Enforcement Wing, the VC highlighted the importance of maintaining vigilance and taking proactive measures to combat illegal constructions and prevent encroachments […]