Senior JK Cop to join CBI on deputation for five years
Srinagar, Sep 19: The government on Monday relieved Abdul Jabbar (IPS) Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range to enable him join Central Bureau of Investigation on deputation basis for five years. “Consequent upon the approval of the Competent Authority for induction of Abdul Jabbar, IPS (AGMUT:2008), Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir […]
Five member delegation of Islamic Organisations call upon Lt Guv
Srinagar, Sep 19: A 5-member delegation representing various Islamic Organisations of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday called upon Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha to discuss several issues including arrest of several religious clerics and problems faced by fruit growers. Talking to reporters after meeting LG Sinha, one of the delegation members, Bashir Ahmad said that they […]
Several structures damaged in fire incident at Bandipora
Srinagar, Sep 19: A residential house and cowshed in its vicinity was gutted in a fire incident in Sheikhmuqaam village of Aloosa Bandipora last night, officials said on Monday. They said a single-storey residential house, belonging to one Javad Ahmad Gojer son of Late Khaleel ullah, was gutted along with household good in the fire […]
Met forecasts mainly dry weather across J&K
Srinagar, Sep 19: The weatherman on Monday forecast mainly dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that “mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain” is expected in the subsequent two days. Regarding the minimum temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 12.6°C against […]
Rupee rises 14 paise to 79.64 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 19 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 14 paise to 79.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday in line with its Asian peers and as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 79.70 against the dollar, then touched 79.64 against the […]
Man burnt alive as truck catches fire in Kathua
Kathua/Jammu, Sep 19 (PTI) A man was charred to death after a truck he was travelling in caught fire on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway in Kathua district here, police said on Monday. The victim, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was the truck driver’s helper, and they were travelling towards Jammu when the vehicle […]
Ex-Punjab CM Amarinder likely to join BJP
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Former chief minister and Punjab Lok Congress chief Amarinder Singh is likely to join the BJP here on Monday in presence of its senior leaders. The 80-year-old Singh will also merge his newly formed Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) with the BJP. Singh had floated the PLC last year after quitting […]
India reports 4,800 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) With 4,858 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,39,046, while the active cases increased to 48,027, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has climbed to 5,28,355 with 18 fatalities, which includes eight deaths reconciled […]
JK reports 10 covid-19 cases, no death
Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir reported 10 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said that 2 cases were reported from Jammu division and 8 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 478935. Among the cases, 173921 are […]
Trust, transparency is the heart of good governance: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, SEP18: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in the 18th edition of the ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme termed trust and transparency as the heart of Good Governance. Recalling his recent visits to three districts of Poonch, Kishtwar and Doda, the Lt Governor said hard work, competence, integrity and unwavering loyalty to serve people have opened up […]