J&K Police to deny security clearance for passport, govt services to stone pelters

Srinagar: The CID wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has ordered the denial of security clearance required for passport and other government services to all those involved in stone-pelting or subversive activities. In an order issued on Saturday, the senior superintendent of police (SSP), CID, Special Branch (SB), Kashmir, has directed all the field units […]
BJP welcomes

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Sunday welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to deny security clearance for passports and other government services to all those involved in stone-pelting or subversive activities. Raina said it is a great step and would serve as a severe blow to those elements conspiring against […]
Shia community split over admin’s decision to allow’ Muharram procession after 30 years
Srinagar: Divisions have appeared in the Shia community in Kashmir over the administration’s purported decision to allow symbolic Muharram procession in the Lal Chowk area here after a gap of three decades. All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association has claimed the administration has decided to allow the procession after 30 years and has welcomed the […]
Kargil, Leh join hands to push for statehood, constitutional safeguards for Ladakh
Leh: Days ahead of the second anniversary of getting the Union Territory status, Ladakh on Sunday witnessed ideologically different representatives of Kargil and Leh districts joining hands to seek full-fledged statehood along with constitutional safeguards for the region — eight months after their historic meeting last year. The Leh-based Apex Body of People’s Movement for […]
Apni Party not B-team of BJP; NC and PDP actually benefited from it: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, a new entrant to the political arena of the union territory, is not a “B-team” of the BJP or the “King’s party” as described by political rivals like the National Conference and the PDP but an outfit which has no history of being a dynasty, its chief Altaf […]
Lt Governor congratulates Sindhu for winning bronze at Tokyo Olympics.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday congratulated ace badminton player P V Sindhu for winning bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, saying she is an inspiration for millions of youngsters of the country. “Many congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for winning the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics. She is an inspiration to millions of […]
J&K reports 145 coronavirus cases, 1 death
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 145 fresh coronavirus cases and one death Sunday, taking the overall COVID-19 figures to 3,21,607 infections and 4,379 deaths, officials said. Out of the fresh cases, 48 were reported from the Jammu division and 97 from the Kashmir division of the union territory, they said. They said Srinagar recorded the […]
Education institutions to remain closed ‘till further orders’: Govt

Srinagar, Aug 1: Authorities on Sunday ordered continuous closure of all school and higher educational institutions including coaching centers in Jammu and Kashmir till further orders. The decision was taken at a reviewing meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Arun Kumar, who is also Chairperson State Executive Committee, with the additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical […]
145 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death reported in JK

Srinagar, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir reported 145 new covid-19 cases even as one person succumbed to the contagion in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said 48 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 97 from Kashmir Valley, taking the case tally to 321607. Providing the district-wide details, the […]
Srinagar admin launches massive anti encroachment drive along historical water bodies

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: As part of the rejuvenation and restoration of historical lakes of Khushaal Sar, Gilsar, the District Administration Srinagar conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive along the banks of historical Water Circuit of Khushal Sar and Gilsar. The anti-encroachment drive was launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad during which […]