SAC approves extension of payment date for power dues by businesses
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik has approved extension of payment date for outstanding power dues for businesses under Amnesty Scheme for one month from the date of issuance of notification in this regard. According to the SAC decision, the extension is, however, applicable with the modification that outstanding […]
Another civilian succumbs, toll reaches two
Srinagar: Another civilian has reportedly succumbed to injuries at a local Hopsital in Pulwama, witnesses said. They said that the civilian identified as Abid Hussain Lone of Kareemabad was injured after forces used live ammunition, pellets and tear gas to chase away protesters near the gunfight site that left three militants dead. Abid was shifted […]
Civilian killed during clashes at Pulwama
Srinagar: A civilian was killed after forces opened fire on protestors in in Kharpora Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. Fierce protests erupted after an encounter in the area left three Hizbul militants dead. Witnesses said that forces used live ammunition, pellets and tear gas to chase away the protesters who were […]
Pulwama encouter: Three militants killed, two Armymen injured
Srinagar,:Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. A senior Police official told GNS that three militants were killed in Brief exchange of firing however their identification is yet to be ascertained. As […]
Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israel capital
Brisbane: Australia formally recognises West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy, but will not move its embassy there immediately, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday. “Australia now recognises West Jerusalem, being the seat of the Knesset and many of the institutions of government, is the capital of Israel,” Morrison was […]
Gunfight rages in Pulwama village
Srinagar: Gunfight rages between militants and government forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 55RR, SOG and 182/183 BN CRPF launched cordon and search operation in Sirnoo area. As the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot the hiding […]
Govt bans sexual exploitation of women
Approves ‘Transplantation of Human Organ Bill’
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has become the first state in the country to have a law explicitly banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant. The decision to this effect was approved during a meeting of the State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship […]
Modi failed to pick up where Vajpayee had left: Mehbooba
Says her party’s decision to ally with BJP was a suicide
Says her party’s decision to ally with BJP was a suicide
Seven killed, 3 injured as overloaded car plunges into gorge
Jammu: Seven people, including three children, were killed and three others injured when an overloaded vehicle which was part of marriage party skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Reasi district of Jammu division. A police official said the vehicle bearing registration number (JK02H-1515) overturned and rolled down into a deep gorge […]
SKIMS Bemina tells interns to ‘vacate’ hostel
Principal says ‘rationalizing’ accommodation
Srinagar: SKIMS Bemina Medical College has issued a notice to the interns asking them to vacate the hostel immediately. However, the Principal SKIMS MC Bemina Dr Riyaz Untoo said that the administration was rationalizing the accommodation. While the interns have been protesting against the order, they are saying that it will be difficult for them […]
