Opposition demands release of detained J&K leaders

Opposition demands release of detained J&K leaders

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. “There are growing assaults on democratic norms, fundamental rights and civic liberties of citizens,” a joint statement by Opposition leaders said. “As a result, dissent is not only […]

LoC shelling starts in Poonch creates panic

LoC shelling starts in Poonch creates panic

By Our Correspondent Police and authorities in Jammu said that Pakastani army resorted to heavy shelling on several forward posts in Poonch district of Jammu. Many news agencies quoted defense spokesman saying that  Pakistan Army resorted to firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district […]

Coronavirus | Ganderbal admin cancels sports festival in Sonamarg

Coronavirus | Ganderbal admin cancels sports festival in Sonamarg

Amid the coronavirus scare, the district administration Ganderbal cancelled the winter sports festival in Sonamarg, officials said. Chief Executive Officer Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) Mushtaq Ahmad said the day-long event being organised by SDA in collaboration with the district administration Ganderbal was scheduled to be held at Sonamarg on Sunday. He said the event has […]

84,000 vacant posts in Kashmir, but no recruitment yet: Report

84,000 vacant posts in Kashmir, but no recruitment yet: Report

Srinagar Almost seven months after Article 370 was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Ministry has informed a parliamentary standing committee that the J&K administration has identified nearly 84,000 vacant government posts in the newly created Union Territory but the recruitment is yet to begin as the details are still being scrutinised,  reported The […]

Another review

Another review

Authorities have been constantly reviewing the ground situation in Kashmir valley and those reviews have eased the restrictions on internet services also. In the latest review meeting, the government has decided to keep the curbs on high-speed 3G, 4G Internet services have been extended till March 17 in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision was taken […]

First Confirmed Coronavirus Case In J&K

First Confirmed Coronavirus Case In J&K

by Press Trust of India   JAMMU – A 63-year-old woman tested positive for coronavirus here, making her the first confirmed case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The woman, who had a travel history to Iran, was among two patients who were declared “high viral load cases” by the administration on the weekend. They […]

Foreign Minister Jaishankar Arrives On Surprise Visit To Kashmir

Foreign Minister Jaishankar Arrives On Surprise Visit To Kashmir

Agencies SRINAGAR – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on a surprise visit to Kashmir on Monday and met the relatives of those people, including students, who are stranded in Iran, officials said. They said the Union minister reached the valley on Monday morning on a surprise visit. Jaishankar met the relatives at Kashmir International Convention […]