Reaching out to displaced Kashmiri Pandits, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday assured them of her party’s support in their return and rehabilitation in the valley, provided they “demonstrate boldness and come back to their homes”. Mehbooba, a former chief minister who is fighting Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, said no […]
Srinagar Airport is being upgraded with lot of modern facilities. Recently Secretary Civil Aviation, reviewed upgradation of the existing infrastructure, besides taking stock of other ongoing development works at Srinagar Airport. The Secretary, while addressing a meeting of officers held in this regard, was given a detailed presentation highlighting various facilities and Srinagar airport expansion […]
Two youths drowned in river Tawi last evening in Manwal area of Jammu district even as the search operation is underway to trace the bodies, officials said on Saturday. An official said that two youth identified as Avikash Thakur (23), son of Ranjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh (19), son of Jugal Singh—both residents of Kishenpur […]
National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah questioned why New Delhi abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 when it was already hollowed out and serving no purpose. Addressing a public gathering in Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, the NC vice-president said that what was done on August 05, 2019 […]
With focus on education J&K administration is working on the ground for the betterment of this sector. Recently Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, visited Teacher Bhawan to inspect ongoing works related to the establishment of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (Command and Control Centre). Secretary, School Education Dr. Piyush Singla, Project Director Samagra Shiksha Rakesh Magotra, Director School […]
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against former tehsildar Rajouri, former patwari and other officials on corruption charges. In a statement, a spokespersons said that ACB registered a case FIR no 02/2024 against Balwant Singh, then Tehsildar Rajouri (now Retired), Mohd Rafiq, then Patwari Rehtal, private beneficiaries namely Kanwal Singh, Masood Anwar and […]
J&K administration is taken slew of measures to streamline transport department and to bring more comfort for the common people. Recently Chief Secretary reviewed progress on implementation of multiple reforms in Transport Deptt He sought status report on formulation of Registered Vehicles Scrapping Policy, Electric Vehicles Policy, Accident Victim Fund, implementation of recommendations of SC […]
Srinagar: Two unidentified intruders were killed after an Infiltration bid was foiled on Thursday in Tangdhar sector of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.A top police officer said that two intruders were trying to sneak this part of the fence.The security forces challenged them to return back, however they refused, resulting into exchange of fire, the officer […]
Land subsidence at Ramban village has forced the authorities to go for prompt relief and restoration measures for the villagers. Recently Chief Secretary, convened a high level meeting to review the measures initiated for relief and rehabilitation in the area affected by the recent land subsidence in Ramban district. The meeting, among others, was attended […]
SRINAGAR: Located just 600 meters from the Line of Control (LoC), the Dabbi village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district comes alive after dusk, after army installed solar-powered lights to provide succour to the villagers. The project was undertaken under operation ‘Sadhbhavana’ (goodwill) and was completed in a short period, an army official said. Dabbi […]