US closely monitoring situation along India-China border

Washington: The United States is closely monitoring the situation along the India-China border, a senior official said on Tuesday and expressed concerns over Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. “We are closely monitoring the situation. We note the ongoing talks between the governments of India and China, and we continue to support […]

PAGD wins DDC chairperson polls in two valley districts

Srinagar: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) an amalgam of six political parties seeking restoration of the special Constitutional status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir won the elections for the posts of chairpersons of the District Development Council (DDC) in two districts of the valley for which the polls were held […]

96 arrests in 93 sedition cases in 2019: Govt

11 cases registered in JK, 16 held

New Delhi: As many as 93 cases of sedition were registered in different parts of the country in 2019 in which 96 people were arrested, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said chargesheets were filed against 76 people while 29 were acquitted by the courts […]

Lt Guv hands over cheque of Rs 250 crore to J&K Bank

3.41 lakh small, big business units avail interest subvention

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday handed over a cheque of Rs 250 crore to Jammu and Kashmir Bank as second installment of 5% Interest Subvention under Economic Package, as a relief for the business sector in J&K. While interacting with the media persons on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that around 3.41 lakh […]

Govt forms district panels, sets deadline for mining leases

Srinagar: The government on Wednesday ordered the constitution of District Level Single Window Committee(s) for each district of Jammu and Kashmir for facilitating the execution of mining leases of e-auction for project proponents where clearance/NOC applications have not been received or are under process. The ten-member committee is headed by the respective Deputy Commissioner and […]

Hokersar encounter: Farooq, Hasnain Masoodi stage silent protest outside Parliament

Srinagar: National Conference leaders Wednesday protested outside Parliament in New Delhi and demanded an impartial probe into the Hokersar, Srinagar encounter saying that the slain in Shopain fake encounter were proven innocent after “declaring them top commanders.” NC MP’s Dr Farooq Abdullah and (Rtd) Justice Hasnain Masoodi staged a silent sit in outside the Parliament […]

Govt asks registered Unions, associations and societies to update info

Srinagar: The government on Wednesday asked the registered Union, associations and societies with them to complete all the necessary legal formalities and update all information connected thereto by or before March 31, 2020. Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi in a circular under number 07-JK(GAD) of 2021, dated 10-02-2021, said that action will be […]

Intruder shot dead by army near LoC in Uri sector: Officials

Srinagar: The Army has shot dead an “infiltrator” along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Uri sector, officials said on Wednesday. “Two infiltrators were spotted crossing the Rewand Nala along the Line of Control (LoC) by surveillance devices in Uri. A search operation was launched and contact was established. Pakistani post fired back […]