Labour codes unlikely to be implemented this fiscal

New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) The four labour codes are unlikely to be implemented this fiscal in view of slow progress on the drafting of rules by the states and also for political reasons like elections in Uttar Pradesh, a source said. The implementation of these laws assumes significance because once these are implemented there would […]
Dead body found near Akad Park in Anantnag

Anantnag, Sep 19: The body of a 55-year-old man was found lying in a field near Akad Park area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Sunday morning, an official said. An officials said that a man identified as Abdul Rehman Bhat, son of Muhammad Ramzan Bhat of Akad Pahalgam was found dead in the […]
Six people injured in scuffle at Lolab in north Kashmir

Kupwara, Sep 19: At least six persons sustained injuries, three of them critically, after a group of cattle strayed in bhang-cultivation in upper forest area in Lolab on Saturday evening, family members of the injured persons alleged. The incident took place in Forest Compartment number 40/41 in Nagmari Bomach between two rival communities belonging to […]
CBK chargesheets two property dealers for selling govt land

Srinagar, Sep 19: The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has produced charge sheet against two property dealers for grabbing state land and selling it off to separate persons. An official of the Crime Branch said that charge sheet was produced in case (FIR No: 33/2017) under section 420, 120-B, 201-RPC of Police Station CBK against Nazir […]
COVID-19: India logs 30,773 new cases

New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) With 30,773 people testing positive for coronavirus infection, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,34,48,163, while the active cases declined to 3,32,158, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 4,44,838 with 309 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 […]
Various schemes launched for benefit of tribal community: Lt Guv

Hands over individual, community Forest Rights certificates
JAMMU: After the historical beginning in Kashmir division, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday handed over the Individual and Community Forest Rights certificates to members of Tribal Communities of Jammu division, at Convention Centre here. While addressing the members of various tribal communities belonging to Jammu division, the Lt Governor said that a new era of […]
Union Ministers visit: Good health, development go hand in hand: Mansukh Mandaviya
BARAMULLA: Terming the upgradation of existing healthcare infrastructure as a pre-requisite for a healthy nation, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh Mandaviya asserted that good health of citizens and development of a nation go hand in hand as they are implicit and work together. He added that indicators of health […]
Militant recruitment, number of militants has come down: DGP
Kupwara: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Saturday said that recruitments into militant ranks have reduced while active militants are “less than half of what it used to be in the past.” He made the remarks while talking to media men following a visit to Kupwara where he visited family of the police officer […]
Militants, forces exchange fire at Noorbagh in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 18: Police on Saturday said that militants seem to have fled after dropping their weapons following a brief firing in Noor Bagh area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Saturday. “A small team of police while laying cordon were fired upon by militants. Seem they escaped after dropping their weapons,” a senior police […]
Army fully prepared to meet any challenge: Army Commander
Jammu: The Army is fully prepared to meet any challenge, like the use of drones and social media, by adversaries to safeguard the country, Commandant of Chennai-based Officers Training Academy (OTA) Lieutenant General M K Das said on Saturday. Lt Gen Das, who is also the colonel of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) regiment, […]