Prevailing uncertainty in JK basic cause of this human tragedy: Geelani
Says sacred blood of militants has indebted whole nation
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday paid tributes to the slain militants killed in Chattergam Chadoora. Geelani in a statement issued here blamed authorities, saying that “their insensitivity and unconcern is the sole reason for this unabated bloodshed”. “This sacred blood of these martyrs throughout the state of Jammu and Kashmir […]
Allow displaced people from PaK to vote for JK Assembly
Jammu: An outfit claiming to represent people displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has urged the Election Commission to allow the community to elect their representatives to eight of the 24 Assembly seats designated for the area falling under PaK which are kept vacant. Rajiv Chuni, chairman of SOS International, has submitted a representation to the Chief […]
Authorities express displeasure over construction delays
Jammu: Authorities have expressed displeasure over the delay in the constructions approved by the government in various departments. Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Department Asgar Hassan Samoon took a comprehensive review of the departmental activities during a meeting here at Civil Secretariat, an official spokesman said Wednesday. Samoon took stock of ongoing […]
Bovine smuggler detained under PSA
Jammu: A man was slapped with the Public Safety Act (PSA) and detained for his alleged involvement in bovine smuggling in Rajouri district, police said Wednesday. The accused, Mohammad Amin, is a resident of Badhoon village of Rajouri and has a number cases registered against him in the district, they said. He was found involved […]
Imran Khan’s Kashmir reference ‘upsets’ India, terms it regrettable
New Delhi: India on Wednesday termed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s reference to Kashmir during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor “deeply regrettable” and said he chose to politicise a pious moment. The Ministry of External Affairs said Jammu and Kashmir was an “integral and inalienable” part of India. “It is deeply regrettable that […]
Sidhu can win election even in Pakistan: PM Imran
Kartarpur: Navjot Singh Sidhu can win an election even in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday as he wondered why there was a hue and cry back home over the former Indian cricketer’s push for peace and brotherhood during his previous visit to the country. Khan laid the foundation stone for the historic Kartarpur […]
Dineshwar Sharma meets Governor Malik
Jammu: Centre’s special representative for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma Wednesday met Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here. They discussed the political and developmental aspirations of the people and a range of issues relating to the internal security situation and initiatives required for protecting and promoting the educational and career interests of […]
SSB Selections: SAC nods enhancement of waiting list limit to 50%
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved enhancement in the waiting list from the existing 33.33% to 50% of the posts advertised, which shall extend to 100% wherever the number of posts is 10 or less, either under normal selection or under the […]
First of its kind, SAC okay Gas Network for JK
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: In today’s world, Natural Gas is the cleanest form of energy and is a non-pollutant. It is extremely useful both for heating and cooking purposes. There is a worldwide movement towards a Gas based economy with increasing use of Natural Gas in transport, industrial and domestic sectors. Recognizing this, a nationwide City […]
Roshni Scheme repealed, announces SAC
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001, (commonly known as Roshni scheme). Advisors B B Vyas, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai & K K Sharma, Chief […]
