Use ‘Parliament alternative’ for Ram temple construction: UP minister
Lucknow, Oct 18 (PTI) Claiming there is “no opposition” to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya now, a senior minister in the Yogi Adityanath government on Thursday advocated achieving the aim through Parliament. “Over 500 years ago, foreign invaders came to India and tried to ruin our cultural heritage. There should be a Ram […]
Power transmission capacity for Kashmir increased by 70 pc: Sterlite
Srinagar, Oct 18 (PTI) Power transmission capacity for the Kashmir valley has increased by 70 per cent with the commissioning of the 414-km-long Northern Region Strengthening Scheme (NRSS) by Sterlite Power, a company official said. The NRSS-29, with a project cost of Rs 3,000 crore, connects the northern grid to Jammu and Kashmir and would […]
Onus on Pakistan to create conducive conditions for talks: India
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) India Thursday said the onus was on Pakistan to create conducive conditions for talks by taking steps such as action against terrorists and terror infrastructure operating from its soil. During a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar reiterated India’s stand that talks and terror cannot go together and […]
Tackling crime: 8 states including JK join hands to cut crime rate
Chandigarh: Top police brass of eight northern states and some paramilitary forces proposed a slew of measures to enhance coordination among them to tackle crime in the region. The proposed measures included shifting of hardcore criminals to jails of other states and deploying paramilitary forces for prison security besides sharing real time inputs about criminals […]
Dr Kunzes Dolma appointed Director Health Services Kashmir
Srinagar: The J&K Govt on Thursday appointed Dr Kunzes Dolma as Director Health Services, Kashmir (DHSK). The order vide number 579-HME of 2018 issued on Thursday ordered the appointment of Dr Dolma as the Director health services Kashmir, while as Dr Sameer Matoo was appointed as Director Health Services, Jammu. “Dr Kunzes Dolma, I/C Deputy […]
Police thrashes journalists covering Srinagar encounter
KEG condemns, IGP apologises
Srinagar: Security forces allegedly thrashed some media personnel who were covering an encounter with militants in the city here, a journalist present at the spot said Wednesday. Though the police refused to comment on the alleged incident, a PTI photojournalist present there gave a first-hand account. There were several media personnel who were covering the […]
SAC approves hike in SPOs’ honorarium
Approves promotion of IPS officers
SRINAGAR: The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved increase in the honorarium of Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police with effect from 26th September, 2018. The SPOs have been engaged in the Police Department from mid-nineties to assist the State […]
Guv lauds J&K Bank for its vibrant fin ecosystem
Srinagar: Appreciating the J&K Bank’s role in creating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the state that keeps on empowering the people of all sections of the society, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said “Today is going to be historic in another way as well. For, responding to my request of looking into the adjustment […]
Governor e-inaugurates 41 J&K Bank Ultra Small Branches, multiple CSR initiatives
Thanks Chairman, Bank's Board for absorbing 582 Banking Associates
Srinagar, Oct 17: Inauguration of 35 Ultra Small Branches by J&K Bank to connect 111 remote and unbanked villages of Leh Ladakh is a great step towards facilitating the people of these areas. Not only will the people avail the different banking services through these outlets but will witness steady development in their economy as well. […]
