Kashmir Timber Association calls on Forest Minister, suggests regulatory reforms
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Timber Association today met Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana and discussed their concerns regarding the timber trade regulations and forest compliance in Kashmir. The association emphasized the need for uniform policy implementation across Jammu and Kashmir, citing alleged inconsistent practices as a major hindrance to the […]
State Taxes Department cracks down on defaulting taxpayers across Jammu
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) In a crackdown on tax evasion, Jammu and Kashmir State Taxes Department on Saturday conducted search and seizure operations at multiple locations across Jammu division. The department targeted malpractices like invoice trading without supply, fake e-way bills with no toll record movement, fake e-way bills reflecting movement outside J&K and availing […]
Death toll in AI plane crash touches 270
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) The death toll in the London-bound Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad rose to 270 on Saturday even as the Centre set up a high-level multi-disciplinary panel headed by the Union home secretary to examine the causes that led to the disaster. As investigators pore over wreckage at the BJ […]
Cattle smuggler among 2 booked under PSA
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) Two persons, including an alleged cattle smuggler, were booked under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in different districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The cattle smuggler, Makhan Lal of Ramnagar, was lodged in jail under PSA on the orders of Udhampur district magistrate, a police spokesperson said. […]
Drug peddler’s shops build on govt land in Jammu demolished
JAMMU, Jun 14 (PTI): Three shops belonging to a drug peddler and allegedly built on government land were demolished in a joint operation by police and civil administration in Jammu on Saturday, police said. The action against Mohammad Sidiq alias Githa was taken under operation clean up after investigations revealed that he had illegally raised […]
LG Sinha announces reopening of 8 tourist destinations in Kashmir
Pahalgam, Jun 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced reopening of eight tourist destinations in Kashmir. Talking to reporters here in South Kashmir, LG Sinha, said, “Tourist destinations were closed after April 22 terror attack as a precautionary measure. After assessing the situation it has been decided that the closed destinations will be reopened for […]
ACB traps cop in Kathua, accused flees from spot
Kathua, Jun 14: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped a Head Constable of Police Station Kathua for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 15,000. As per a statement issued here, the anti-graft body received a complaint alleging therein that a public servant identified as HC Roshan Din, No. 432/K […]
LG Sinha visits terror attack victim Aadil’s home in Pahalgam, hands over appointment letter to his wife
Srinagar, Jun 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited terror attack victim Syed Aadil Hussain’s home in Hapatnard area of Pahalgam. Aadil was killed along with 25 tourists in a terror attack in the Baisaran Valley on April 22 this year. The Lt Governor met with Aadil’s family and assured them of full government support. […]
‘Op Sindoor’ stands as shining testament to unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force: IAF chief
Hyderabad, Jun 14 (PTI) IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Saturday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force. He also said that this operation demonstrated IAF’s capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to […]
Jammu Divisional Commissioner orders June 20 deadline for works at main Amarnath Yatra base camp
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu has directed officials to complete all ongoing works at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas by June 20, ahead of the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra, an official said on Saturday. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti visited the […]
