Two militants killed in Arwani: Police
Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in a gunfight in Arwani area of Anantnag district on Thursday. According to police spokesman two militants were killed in the gunfight that broke out today afternoon. Gunfight broke out after government forces launched cordon and search operation in the area. Massive clashes erupted in the area soon after […]
ED raids Amnesty International Headquarters in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on NGOs, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided the Amnesty International’s headquarters in Bengaluru. ED has confirmed that the Amnesty International headquarters in Bengaluru is being raided. As per reports, the ED is looking at FCRA and other violations. The action on Amnesty International comes after ED had stopped operations of […]
Qureshi urges UNHRC to probe human rights abuses in Kashmir
Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday urged the UN Human Rights Council to constitute a commission of inquiry to investigate the alleged human rights abuses in Kashmir. He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations which was jointly organised by the Foreign […]
Working hours enhanced in Govt Offices from Nov 1
SRINAGAR: According to the order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the working hours in the Government Offices observing five-day week and six-day week in Jammu/Kashmir Divisions (except educational institutions) have been enhanced with effect from 01-11-2018. Accordingly, Civil Secretariat and other offices observing five days a week will work from 9.30 am […]
Govt constitutes official panel to determine equivalence of degrees
SRINAGAR: The Government today ordered constitution of a Committee for determining equivalence of courses/degrees for education and employment in the State Government. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the committee shall be headed by the Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department. The Members of the Committee include Administrative Secretary, School […]
‘Perform or suffer’: JK Governor’s message to bureaucrats
Srinagar,(PTI) : “Perform or suffer” is the message of Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik for the state’s bureaucrats and he says he has been directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a “badhiya (wonderful) Kashmir” where corruption, inefficiency and sluggishness will not be tolerated. During an interview with PTI recently, the governor had […]
Govt constitutes panel on rehabilitation for people affected due to setting up of hydro-electric projects, development projects
SRINAGAR: The Government today ordered constitution of a High-Level Committee to examine and finalize the draft Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy for the affected people/population due to setting up of hydro-electric projects, development related projects and all such acquisition of land and structures involving displacement of people. According to an order issued by the General […]
Talks with Hurriyat only when Pakistan not drawn into discussion: Governor J&K
Srinagar: Till the time they don’t keep Pakistan separate, no talks will be held with Hurriyat, said Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday. “I recently met representatives from various parties. I met Omar Sahab, Mehboobaji, Tarigami sahab. As far as Hurriyat is concerned, they don’t even go to the toilet without asking […]
Gun shots heard during CASO in Aarwani Bijbehara
Anantnag: Some gunshots were heard during CASO in Kharpora area of Arwani in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district today afternoon. Sources said that a joint team of army and SOG launched a massive search operation in Kharpora area of Aarwani on a specific information about the presence of some militants in the area. Door to door […]
ED files charge sheet against P Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case
New Delhi (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate Thursday filed charge sheet against former Union minister P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case, accusing him of conspiring with foreign investors to give them clearance for their venture. Special Judge OP Saini fixed November 26 for consideration of the charge sheet. ED had filed the first charge sheet […]
