Hold assembly elections before LS polls in JK: JKNPP
Jammu: The JKNPP Tuesday demanded that assembly elections be held before the LokSabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, saying any delay in the state polls will amount to “subversion of democracy”. The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party also appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take a decision about holding assembly elections […]
India to send draft pact to Pakistan for Kartarpur corridor
New Delhi, Feb 5 (PTI) India will send a draft to Pakistan for finalisation of an agreement for opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which will facilitate easy passage to Sikh pilgrims to the historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, officials said. This was decided at a high-level meeting, convened to discuss how to fast-track […]
Pak govt to save Rs 450 crore by abolishing Haj subsidy to pilgrims: Minister
Islamabad, Feb 5 (PTI) The Pakistan government’s decision to abolish the Haj subsidy will save Rs 450 crore to national exchequer, the country’s Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Noorul Haq Qadri has said. The decision to abolish the Haj subsidy was taken during a federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan in […]
Kashmir industry seeks strict steps to cap airfare surge in winters on Srinagar route
Srinagar, Feb 5 (PTI) Commending Governor Satya Pal Malik for raising the issue of high air ticket prices on Srinagar route mainly during closure of roads, a Kashmir industry group has demanded more strict steps to curb exploitation of helpless travellers. Nasir Hamid Khan, the senior vice-president of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), […]
Surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for militants in J-K under review: Kumar
Jammu, Feb 5 (PTI) The surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for militants is under review and the Centre will be consulted before putting it in public domain, K Vijay Kumar, advisor to Jammu and Kashmir governor, said Tuesday. He said the government is revisiting and reviewing the policy on the advice of Governor Satya Pal Malik. “The surrender […]
Forces launch searches in Kamad Anantnag
Anantnag: Government forces on Tuesday launched search operation at Kamad Dailgam area of Anantnag. According to sources, as told to KNO, the area was sealed by joint forces and all entry and exit points have been plugged. Door to door searches were underway in the area when last reports came in. KNO
Police arrests thief, recovers stolen items
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar arrested a thief and recovered the stolen mobile phones and other items from his possession. Acting on a complaint of one Mohammad Saleem Hajam son of Abdul Gaffar Hajam resident of Dana-Mazar Safa Kadal that his cell phone was stolen at SMHS hospital where he had come for the treatment of his […]
Police arrests five gamblers
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar raided a gambling site and arrested gamblers in its recent action targeting the anti-social elements of the area. Five persons were arrested following a credible input about gambling activities in M.K. Chowk area of Srinagar. Officers have seized playing cards and a stake amount of ₹ 5,820 from the gamblers. Case FIR No. 03/2019 […]
Govt suspends FCRA registration of 156 NGOs
New Delhi: The Centre has suspended FCRA registration of 156 NGOs for six months for violation of rules, preventing them from receiving foreign funds, and revoked the restriction order imposed on 36 other organisations that compiled with the guidelines. In a notification, the Home Ministry said the 156 NGOs have failed to comply with the […]
7 unauthorized coaching centers sealed
Kulgam: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Hassan Sheikh today sealed seven unauthorised coaching/private tuition centres, here. Accompanied by Tehsildar and AD planning of CEO office, the team pulled down the banners and sealed the offices of these tuition centers with a stern warning to the owners to avoid the […]
