DSEK withdraws recognition of private school in Budgam
Srinagar, Mar 30: The School Education Department has cancelled the recognition of a Private School in Budgam for not ‘cooperating and implementing’ orders from competent authorities. Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in a order said that the Chief Education Officer Budgam has intimated that the enquiry Committee constituted by him approached the School Management […]
Police establishes election related Helpline in Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 30: In view of upcoming General Lok Sabha Elections 2024, J&K Police has established 24×7 Election Related Helpline in Baramulla to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process. In order to address election-related queries and concerns, J&K Police District Baramulla established a dedicated 24×7 election helpline number +91 959 676 7768 at […]
Man shoots nephew over ‘domestic disputes’ in Poonch
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) A 32-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his uncle in a border village in Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. Joginder Singh, an ex-serviceman who is currently a member of the village defence guard, had an argument with his nephew Gagandeep Singh (32) over some domestic issues at their house […]
Searches conducted after reports of suspicious movements in Rajouri
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) Security forces have conducted a thorough search operation following reports of suspicious movements in a forward area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The joint search operation by the Army and police was conducted in Brevi Bajimal and Chrangal-Kabukot in the Dharamsal area on Friday, they added. […]
Various areas in Kashmir experience fresh snowfall
Srinagar, Mar 30 (PTI) Many higher reaches of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the MeT officials said on Saturday. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during […]
Excise policy case: ED summons Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot for questioning on Saturday in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy for the capital, official sources said. Gahlot (49), an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Najafgarh, is the minister for transport, home and law […]
Admin seizes cash, liquor worth Rs 29 lakh in Kathua
Jammu, Mar 29 (PTI) Cash and liquor worth Rs 29 lakh have been seized in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district since the enforcement of the model code of conduct, officials said. Multiple enforcement teams operating across Kathua district have intercepted and seized the cash and liquor, they said. “Vigilant enforcement teams have demonstrated infallible commitment […]
12 nominations found valid for Udhampur LS seat
Kathua/Jammu, Mar 28 (PTI) The nomination papers of 12 candidates, including those of Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh, for elections to the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir were today found valid after scrutiny. The returning officer for the Udhampur parliamentary constituency, Dr Rakesh Minhas, conducted the […]
Avalanche warning issued by JKDMA for four districts in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 29: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Friday issued a medium- danger level avalanche warning for four districts of Kashmir division. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2400 metres over Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla and Ganderbal districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory issued here. People living in […]
Cong gets fresh IT notice of Rs 1,700 cr, say party insiders
New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Income Tax department has served a fresh notice of Rs 1,700 crore to the Congress for discrepancies in tax returns for previous years, dealing another blow to the cash-strapped party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, sources said on Friday. The tax penalties along with interest relate to discrepancies […]