Army Chief begins two-day visit to Ladakh

Army Chief begins two-day visit to Ladakh

New Delhi:Army Chief Gen MM Naravane began a two-day visit to Ladakh on Thursday to carry out a comprehensive review of the security situation in the region in view of China’s fresh attempts to change status quo along the southern bank of Pangong lake, official sources said. Gen Naravane will be briefed about the evolving […]

Govt foils PDP meeting, leaders disallowed to leave home

Govt foils PDP meeting, leaders disallowed to leave home

On Thursday, several leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were stopped by the police from leaving their residences to attend a party meeting scheduled at 11 am. Talking to The Kashmir Walla, Mohit Bhan, spokesperson of the PDP, said that the meeting was supposed to be attended by all district-level leaders. However, he said, the leaders […]

India rejigs deployment in Ladakh amid standoff

India rejigs deployment in Ladakh amid standoff

Tensions flared in the sensitive sector after the Indian Army occupied key heights on the southern bank of Pangong Lake four days ago to stop PLA from grabbing Indian territory in a stealthy midnight move. “Some readjustments of military positions have been carried out as part of precautionary deployment on the lake’s northern bank and […]

Indian moves in Chushul sector aimed at forcing complete China pullback

Indian moves in Chushul sector aimed at forcing complete China pullback

Indian and Chinese brigade commanders met for the third consecutive day Wednesday after Indian troops, thwarting Chinese moves in the Chushul sector, occupied dominating heights on the south bank of Pangong Tso and Rechin La near Rezang La. Troops also moved to strengthen positions at Finger 3 on the Pangong north bank, occupying heights west of Finger 4 where […]

J&K: 99% new domiciles issued to former Permanent Resident Certificate holders, claims government

J&K: 99% new domiciles issued to former Permanent Resident Certificate holders, claims government

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday said that 99% of the 12.5 lakh domicile certificates issued so far have been given to former Permanent Resident Certificate owners of the erstwhile state. Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal said that this included 11,398 West Pakistan Refugees, 415 Valmiki community members, 10 Gorkha community members and 12,340 registered […]

PDP to hold leadership meeting on Thursday to chalk future strategy

PDP to hold leadership meeting on Thursday to chalk future strategy

Days after National Conference (NC) called Political Affairs meeting, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has also called a meeting of its leadership to chalk out future strategy of the party in present political scenario of J&K on Thursday. This is first meeting of PDP leadership after Abrogation of Article 370 last year to discuss present situation […]

Lt Governor tours Pulwama Government is committed to adding value to the lives of people of J&K: Lt Governor

Lt Governor tours Pulwama  Government is committed to adding value to the lives of people of J&K: Lt Governor

Meets scores of public delegations & elected Representatives E-inaugurates & lays foundation stones of 27 Developmental Projects worth Rs 54.34 crores Takes thorough review of developmental projects; asks Officers to prioritize works as per Public demands and stick to timelines for completion of projects PULWAMA, SEPTEMBER 02: The UT Government is committed to adding value […]

Div Com reviews land acquisition for BRO projects in Reasi

Div Com reviews land acquisition for BRO projects in Reasi

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 02: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Sanjeev Verma today reviewed the progress on land acquisition for Border Road Organization/ Sampark projects in District Reasi, here at an e-meeting. The video conference was attended by Assistant Commissioner Central besides engineers of Sampark/BRO, while Deputy Commissioner Reasi attended the meeting through video conference. The Sampark engineers apprised […]

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to facilitate Projects Wing to carry out augmentation works under centrally sponsored scheme DDUGJY and PMDP-R, the 33 kV Amargarh Baramulla (Watergam) line shall observe shutdown on September 03 and 05 from 10 am to 6 pm. The power supply to the […]