Civilian shot dead by unknown gunmen in south Kashmir

Civilian shot dead by unknown gunmen in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 09 (KNO): Unknown gunmen on Sunday evening shot dead a civilian in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a civilian identified as Ghulam Nabi Mir, son of Sana-ul-llah Mir of Tral Payeen village was fired upon by unidentified gunmen this evening. They said Mir was […]

Administrative Secretaries to hold Public Grievance Camp in Srinagar on Feb 10

Administrative Secretaries to hold Public Grievance Camp in Srinagar on Feb 10

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09: Financial Commissioner, Finance , Arun Kumar Mehta; Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Sarita Chauhan and Secretary Youth Service & Sports, Sarmad Hafiz would convene Public Grievance Camp  at Banquet Hall, Srinagar on February 10, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm. People can register their grievance and developmental issues during the […]

One more PDP leader detained under PSA

One more PDP leader detained under PSA

Srinagar, Feb 8 (IANS) Days after the Public Safety Act was slapped on former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, a senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Naeem Akhtar was booked under the PSA, sources said. Former PDP Minister is the sixth leader to be booked under the PSA, which allows 3 to 24 […]

Mehbooba Mufti was working with separatists: Public Safety Act dossier

Mehbooba Mufti was working with separatists: Public Safety Act dossier

PSA file cites pro-militant tweets; public speeches made by Ms. Mufti and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in defence of Articles 370 and 35A are also listed. The Public Safety Act (PSA) dossier, based on which former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has been booked include public remarks allegedly made by her against the Army, pro-militant tweets […]

DMK terms PSA “draconian,” demands release of Omar Abdullah,

DMK terms PSA “draconian,” demands release of Omar Abdullah,

Describing the Public Safety Act as draconian, the DMK on Saturday slammed the Centre for extending the detention of Kashmiri leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, and demanded their immediate release. The Centre had booked the two former chief ministers under the stringent Act on February 6, barely hours before their […]

Government set to host another visit by foreign diplomats to J&K

Government set to host another visit by foreign diplomats to J&K

The government is making preparations to organise a second visit of diplomats, including several European Ambassadors to visit Srinagar and Jammu next week, sources confirmed here. According to the sources, about 20 to 25 envoys from “different geographical regions” are being invited to join the delegation. Unlike the last visit in January, when European Union […]

No normalcy

No normalcy

Continued detention of leaders, slapping of draconian law, pose serious questions about Centre’s policy and intent in J&K The Centre has acted unconscionably in extending the custody of two former chief ministers of Jammu & Kashmir and two other politicians of the former state under the Public Safety Act, as their continued detention under CrPC […]

Lt Governor for time-bound conservation, development of Dal Lake

Lt Governor for time-bound conservation, development of Dal Lake

  SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu called for several measures aimed at conservation and beautification of Dal lake with active involvement of local community and stakeholders, at a high level review meeting held at Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal […]

Expired beverages: Food Business Operators asked to return stock to suppliers within 7-days

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 7: The Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety, Srinagar has asked all the Food Business Operators of the district, who are in possession of expired beverages including carbonated water and juices, to return such stock to the concerned suppliers under an intimation to his office within seven days. After this date, Food Business Operator found […]