Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam accorded cabinet minister status
Srinagar, Jan 24: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, has been accorded the rank and status of a cabinet minister. According to an order, Nasir Aslam Wani has been granted the rank and status of a cabinet minister. As per the order, Wani, will be entitled to a consolidated amount of Rs. 80,000 […]
Jammu hotel sealed over ‘illegal’ activities, several detained
JAMMU, Jan 24 (PTI): A hotel in Jammu’s Nagrota area was sealed on Saturday following allegations of illegal activities on its premises and several people, including two couples, were detained, police said. Acting on inputs, a police party along with an executive magistrate raided a hotel at Ban village. The hotel, located in a residential […]
Lt Guv attends Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day festivities at Lok Bhavan
JAMMU, JAN 24: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Saturday hosted the grand celebrations of Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day at Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh. He paid homage to the great luminaries, freedom fighters, and revolutionaries from the state […]
Record recruitment, over 20 lakh stagnated promotions cleared in 11 years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said record number of appointment letters were issued for central government jobs, and over 20 lakh pending promotions were cleared in the past 11 years. Addressing the Rozgar Mela event, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he also cited several reforms aimed at […]
Strict security arrangements in place for smooth R-Day celebrations across valley: Kashmir IGP
SRINAGAR, Jan 24 (PTI): Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Saturday said strict, multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations across the valley, and appealed to people to become a part of the event. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Birdi was speaking to mediapersons after a full-dress […]
Two IPS officers posted in JK transferred to Puducherry
Srinagar, Jan 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday ordered the transfer of two IPS officers serving in the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre to Puducherry. According to the official order, Divya D, serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) at the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir and Raghav S, posted […]
Trade agreements opening up new opportunities for youth: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jan 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is entering into trade and mobility agreements with various nations to create new opportunities for the youth both within the country and abroad. Modi made these remarks at the 18th Rozgar Mela where he handed over 61,000 appointment letters for various government […]
Normal ops resume at Srinagar airport day after snowfall, 6 Delhi flights cancelled
Srinagar, Jan 24: A day after snowfall disrupted air traffic and grounded several flights, normal operations resumed at the Srinagar airport today morning, officials said. However, several flights to and from Delhi airport were cancelled due to airspace closure in view of the Republic Day celebrations . An official said that six flights to and […]
Dry weather predicted for next 48 hours across Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 24: The weather conditions in Kashmir are expected to improve from Saturday after a spell of heavy snowfall ended a prolonged dry period but disrupted normal life across the Valley, officials said. Independent weather observer Faizan Arif said the Western Disturbance affecting the region has moved out of Jammu and Kashmir and weather […]
Civilian injured after guest house catches fire in Dalgate area of Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 24: A guesthouse was damaged in a fire mishap near the Dal Gate in Srinagar on Saturday morning, while a civilian was also injured in the incident, officials said. An official said that fire broke out from the guest house following which fire tenders rushed to the spot. He said that after strenuous […]