Discusses issues related to working of media in Kashmir SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: Several media delegations and journalists today called on the Sub-Committee of the Press Council of India (PCI) to study media scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and apprised it of various issues and challenges facing media in Kashmir. The three member team is headed […]
Agencies A special court in Jammu on Monday framed charges against Yasin Malik and six others in connection with a case related to the killing of Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna and three others in 1990. “You by doing all the afore referred criminal acts in furtherance of the execution of […]
The Election Commission of India on Monday appointed Hirdesh Kumar as the chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. He will replace Shailendra Kumar, with effect from the date he assumes charge. An order to this effect was issued by B C Patra, Secretary, Election Commission of India. GK
Expressing concern over his failing health amid coronavirus outbreak across the world, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association on Monday demanded the release of its incarcerated president Mian Qayoom and other prisoners detained post August 5 in and outside J&K. “The members of the Bar Association have shown their serious concern about the increasing […]
JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday booked a Facebook user for posting “sensitive remarks” on the social media platform in Rajouri district, an official said. A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered against the accused and further investigation is on, a senior police officer said. We appeal to people […]
Srinagar, Mar 16: Senior Congress leader Prof Saif-ud-din Soz on Monday offered greetings to NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and welcomed his release and simultaneously hoped his role at the present day Kashmir’s ‘Cross Road Situation’. According to statement issued to Kashmir News Servive (KNS), Soz said “While offering greetings to Dr Farooq Abdullah on […]
One person in Jammu and Kashmir with travel history Saudi Arabia has reported high viral load, a senior official said. Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu and Kashmir said, “One more person in the Union Territory (UT) with history of travel to Saudi Arabia has reported high viral load. He has been kept in isolation. […]
Srinagar, Mar 16: A top J&K police officer visited a jail in Uttar Pradesh and met detainees from J&K lodged in it. V K Singh, DGP Prisons, J&K visited Central Jail Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh where 16 detenues from J&K are lodged. He interacted with them to inquire of their health. Superintendent Naini Jail H […]
Twenty-five sheep were killed by wild animals in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to a report, wild animals entered the barn of a villager in Kungamdara village of Pattan tehsil of Baramulla district last night and killed all the 25 sheep in the barn. “It is obviously a case of wild animal attack,” an official […]
Srinagar : Authorities on Monday ordered the closure of all Parks and Gardens in Srinagar city till further orders as a precaution against the coronavirus. Taking to a social networking site, Twitter DC Srinagar Shahid Choudhary wrote: “All Parks and Gardens in #Srinagar will remain closed till further notice. Cooperation of people in implementing precautionary measures is […]