SAC approves extension of payment date for power dues by businesses
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik has approved extension of payment date for outstanding power dues for businesses under Amnesty Scheme for one month from the date of issuance of notification in this regard. According to the SAC decision, the extension is, however, applicable with the modification that outstanding […]
Pulwama encouter: Three militants killed, two Armymen injured
Srinagar,:Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. A senior Police official told GNS that three militants were killed in Brief exchange of firing however their identification is yet to be ascertained. As […]
JK to put in place comprehensive elderly care system
JAMMU:Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone today reviewed the modalities for ensuring effective implementation of J&K Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act-2014. The Act provides for comprehensive legal framework for elderly care system in the State including establishment of Old Age Homes and Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. It also provides for […]
Extended evening flight timing at Srinagar, Jammu airports from Jan 1
JAMMU: To give a big push to the tourism sector in particular besides further improving the connectivity with other parts of the country, the Government has decided to extend the timing of evening flights at Jammu and Srinagar airports from 1 January 2019. “The Air Force authorities have been asked to extend watch hours from […]
Cartoon, Quiz Competitions held on Day-3 of Youth fest Sonzal-2018 at KU
Srinagar: Around fifty young artists from various degree colleges and Departments of Kashmir University (KU) participated in cartoon making and quiz competition on the third consecutive day of the youth festival Sonzal -2018 at Gandhi Bhawan of the Varsity. Highlighting the challenges of ‘Inflation’ on a common person, the cartoon making competition also included another theme […]
Smugglers attack forest officials, 5 forest guards injured
By Bilal Ahmad Sopore: At least 5 officials of Forest department sustained injuries when they were attacked by smugglers in Cherhar forest area in north Kashmir’s Sopore. According to officials they were attacked while on a visit to the Cherhaar forest in kandi forest division Sopore. They had recieved a tip off about the […]
Man arrested with IED in Pulwama: Police
Pulwama: Police in a statement today claimed to have arrested a man with IED along with other explosive material. In statement police said that on a credible input Police and security forces (55 RR) in Pulwama recovered huge quantity of explosive substances and incriminating materials from one individual. At a Naka checkpoint established at Tumlahaal […]
83 Hindus from Pakistan get Indian citizenship
Ahmedabad (PTI): As many as 83 Hindus hailing from Pakistan, who had migrated to the city years ago, were awarded Indian citizenship by the district authorities here Friday. At a camp organised at the District Collectorate, Collector Vikrant Pandey and local MLA Balram Thawani handed over the certificates of Indian citizenship, issued in accordance with the […]
Pitching for Grand Alliance, Mehbooba Says, cobbling up with BJP was a “Suicide”
Srinagar: Former chief minister and President PDP Mehbooba Mufti Friday said that the alliance between NC, PDP and Congress is the need of the hour, in order to keep the forces that are hell-bent to divide the state at bay. Mufti was addressing a seminar titled ‘Kashmir – The Way Forward’ which was organized by […]
US Tibet bill ‘grossly interferes’ in China affairs: Beijing
Beijing, Dec 14 (AFP) China on Friday rebuked the US Congress over legislation seeking greater access to Tibet, saying American lawmakers “grossly interfered” in Beijing’s domestic affairs. The bill, which passed this week with bipartisan support, demands access to the region for US diplomats, journalists and tourists, threatening to bar Chinese officials responsible for the policy […]
