Set an example
A murderous assault rather worse than murderous assault, was reported on Tuesday when some rowdy, unruly and inhuman persons attacked a young woman in old city area of Srinagar by throwing acid on her face. The incident sent shock waves among the people here as the incident has left the young women completely devastated for […]
The election time
K S S Pillai As is the case most of the time, election to some of the state assemblies is around the corner. The model code of conduct, declared by the Election Commission, is in place. Governments have been prohibited from announcing fresh developmental schemes that could sway the voters to their side. Ministers are […]
Human Fraternity
M Ahmad ‘None of you believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself’- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on 4th February globally. International Day of Human Fraternity aims to underline the importance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions or beliefs and the promotion of […]
JK reports 2304 fresh covid-19 cases, nine deaths
Srinagar, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir reported 2304 covid-19 cases even as nine persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. They said 996 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 1308 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 440480. Regarding the fresh fatalities, the officials […]
AC strengthens Power DISCOMs and JKTPO
JAMMU, FEB 02: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the strengthening of Corporations under the administrative control of the Power Development Department by creating various posts in view of the unbundling of the Department. Farooq Khan and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisors to the Lieutenant […]
AC transfers land for the construction of housing colonies at Srinagar
JAMMU, FEB 02: To meet the increased appetite for housing in Srinagar city and give a push to the housing sector, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of land measuring 2318 Kanal 08 Marla in 07 villages at 17 locations in Srinagar and Budgam […]
Administrative Council approves fifty percent waiver of Passenger Tax
JAMMU, FEB 02: In a significant move, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the waiver/exemption of fifty percent (50%) of Passenger Tax chargeable on various vehicles from 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2021. Farooq Khan and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisors to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. […]
439 militants, 109 security personnel killed since Article 370 was abrogated, says govt
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) As many as 439 militants and 109 security personnel were killed in 541 terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was repealed on August 5, 2019, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Wednesday. Replying to a written question in Rajya Sabha, Rai said 98 civilians were also killed […]