Gorkhas hold protest against special status resolution in Jammu
Burn effigies of deputy CM Jammu: The Gorkha community in Jammu held a protest against the resolution seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status passed in the assembly, and burnt effigies of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary. The protesters demanded a separate state for the Jammu region, saying it would allow them […]
Koil residents, students demand removal of garbage outside HSS Koil
Pulwama: The residents of Koil area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded removal of the garbage that is being dumped outside higher secondary school Koil. The residents of Koil said that the garbage is being dumped outside higher secondary school due to which people of the area especially students have been suffering. Since many […]
West Pakistan refugees hold protest against passage of special status resolution
Jammu: West Pakistan refugees on Thursday took out a protest march here against the Omar Abdullah government over the passage of a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on the restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status. The protesters also demanded the implementation of Article 371 of the Indian Constitution in J&K. They said […]
DC Kupwara chairs DDMA meeting
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan who is also Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the cases pertaining to property damage in the district. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure submission of joint assessment report of damaged infrastructure in […]
Sensitization Programme for Masjid Imams on Drug Abuse held in Anantnag
ANANTNAG: A sensitization and awareness programme aimed at educating the religious leaders of District Anantnag about the dangers of drug abuse and its harmful effects was organized. The event, held at the Government Degree College for Boys, Anantnag, was a collaborative effort between the Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) and the Soutul Awliya […]
Arrival of Migratory Birds at Wular Lake: Sighting of Rare Bird
SRINAGAR: In a remarkable development for bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike, the elusive Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) has been sighted for the first time in the Kashmir Valley at the renowned Wular Lake. This significant event not only highlights the ecological importance of the region but also strengthens the ongoing efforts to preserve its rich biodiversity. […]
Two VDGs killed by terrorists in Kishtwar
Kishtwar, Nov 7: Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reported killed by the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s district. An official said that two VDGs identified as Nazir Ahmad, son of Muhammad Khalil and Kuldeep Kumar, son of Amar Chand–both residents of Ohli, Kuntwara have been killed by the terrorists in Kishtwar. The official said […]
Cop, two wives arrested with heroin in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 7 (PTI) Police arrested a constable posted in the Crime Branch and his two wives during a raid on their house here on Thursday, and seized 33 grams of heroin and more than 2.5 lakh cash from their possession. The raid, conducted at constable Parwaiz Khan’s residence in Janipur, also led to the […]
Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway unless prescribed: SC
NEW DELHI, Nov 7 (PTI): In an important ruling having a bearing on the recruitment process, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that ‘rules of the game’ for appointment in government jobs cannot be changed midway unless the procedure permits so. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said recruitment process […]
Gorkhas hold protest against special status resolution in Jammu, burn effigies of deputy CM
JAMMU, Nov 7 (PTI): The Gorkha community in Jammu held a protest against the resolution seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status passed in the assembly, and burnt effigies of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary. The protesters demanded a separate state for the Jammu region, saying it would allow them to have […]
