Musharraf’s security pleas go unheard in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has rejected former President Pervez Musharraf’s request for security on returning to the country to face a special court trying him on treason charges, according to a media report. The Ministry of Defence has conveyed to the Dubai-based former president through his counsel that providing him security is not its job, […]
New office timing from April 01
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Monday directed that the working hours in all the government offices, and institutions in the Valley, except for educational institutions, shall be from10 am to 4 pm from April 01, 2018. The timing shall remain operative up to 31 October 2018.
Army patrol party fired at
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Monday attacked army’s patrolling party in Kachdora area of Shopian district. Official sources said that a group of militants opened fire upon army’s 34 RR near BSNL tower in Kachdoora area. The soldiers retaliated, however there was no immediate report of any casualty on either side. When contacted SSP Shopian Shri […]
Two drug peddlers arrested
Srinagar: Police Monday arrested two alleged drug peddlers from Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. “Two notorious drug peddlers, who were evading arrest, were apprehended by police from Handwara after hectic efforts,” a police spokesman said. The spokesman said siblings Parvaiz Ahmad Malik and Irshad Ahmad Malik were arrested from Dolipora village in […]
Alert security personnel foil bank robbery bid
Srinagar: The alert security personnel foiled a bank robbery bid today by militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. “The militants appeared at the Bugam branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Kulgam and tried to loot the money. The alert security personnel present there, however, foiled their attempt,” the police […]
Editorial: Gear up Gandhi
Srinagar: Rahul Gandi is finally calling some shots after some crucial by-election wins including Gorkhpur in Uttar Pradesh. On Monday the Congress scion took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on data sharing by calling him the “Big Boss who likes to spy on Indians”. The move it seems is stemming from the fact that the […]
JK suffers Rs 4,800 cr yearly power losses: Minister
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir suffers losses of around Rs 4,800 crore in a year in the power sector, state Finance Minister Altaf Bukhari said. Citing revenue deficit in the power sector, Bukari said state suffers approximately Rs 4,800 crore yearly loss against the procurement of electricity which can be brought down if the society develops […]
JK Police to get over 150 bulletproof gypsies
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police is all set to include over 150 bulletproof gypsies in its fleet, a step taken after increasing militant attacks on security forces, a police official said today. In this regard, the police had floated a notice last week inviting tender for fabrication of the vehicles into bullet resistant vehicles (BRVs) […]
CM orders proper rehabilitation of street vendors in Jammu
Jammu: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday stressed on ensuring proper rehabilitation for street vendors relocated to ease traffic movement in Jammu city and adjoining areas. The chief minister directed the district administration, municipal authorities and the JDA to jointly work on identifying appropriate spots where the street vendors could be shifted so that their livelihood was […]
US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials; orders closure of Seattle Consulate
Washington: The US today expelled 60 Russian diplomats, describing them as “intelligence officers” and ordered closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle, days after Washington warned of retaliation for the use of nerve agent against a former Russian spy in the UK. A dozen of these expelled diplomats are based at Russia’s Permanent Mission to […]
