77 cases of illegal felling of conifer trees reported in Doda
BHADERWAH, Nov 27 (PTI): More than 100 conifer trees were found illegally axed in a forest area here in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, prompting the forest department to launch a probe to bring the culprits to book, officials said on Wednesday. Locals and environmentalists expressed concern over the alleged failure of the department concerned […]
Police reach out to border villagers in Poonch; seek support to improve ties
JAMMU, Nov 27 (PTI): The top police officer in Poonch district on Wednesday reached out to villagers living along the Line of Control, urging them to be vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities. Senior Superintendent of Police (Poonch) Shafqat Hussain held a special interaction with villagers from Digwar and Terwan, located ahead of the […]
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day
New Delhi, Nov 27 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday amid opposition protests over the Adani controversy and violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal Opposition members trooped to the Well of the House raising slogans as soon as the House met again at 12 noon. BJP member Dilip Saikia, who was […]
Search operation launched after suspicious movement near LoC in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Nov 27 (PTI): Security forces on Wednesday launched a cordon and search operation following reports of suspicious movement near the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials said. Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles along with police personnel cordoned off Behari Rakh forest and its adjoining villages in the […]
Two labour union leaders arrested over Katra ropeway project protest
Jammu, Nov 27: Two labour union leaders, including a Congress leader, have been arrested following violent clashes between traders and police on Monday in Katra, officials said. Notably, violent protest erupted in Katra on Monday over proposed ropeway project from Katra town to the Hindu shrine of Vaishno Devi in the area. An official said […]
Winter chill increases in Kashmir, Shopian freezes at -4.6°C
Srinagar, Nov 27: Kashmir valley shivered under freezing conditions as Shopian in south Kashmir recorded its coldest night at -4.6°C, according to a private weather forecaster. Pahalgam closely followed at -4.4°C, as sub-zero temperatures gripped most parts of the region. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of -0.6°C, while […]
PDP legislative party leader gets 7-days to respond to ‘breach of privilege’ notice
SRINAGAR, Nov 27 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has given PDP legislative party leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seven days to respond to a “breach of privilege” notice issued over his speech in the House early this month. Para, a first-time member of the legislative Assembly, is accused of breach of privilege by National Conference MLA […]
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till noon amid Opposition protests
NEW DELHI, Nov 27 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Wednesday amid protests by Opposition members over the Adani controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues. As soon as the House met for the day, many Opposition members, including from Congress, were on their feet as they […]
Govt to ensure enhanced facilities for students, sportspersons: Minister Satish Sharma
JAMMU, NOV 26: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Science and Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today flagged off Constitution Day Padyatra rally. The rally was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, J&K, under the aegis of MY Bharat to commemorate the 75th Constitution Day, […]
Lieutenant Governor attends 60th anniversary celebration of World Crafts Council at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, NOV 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Crafts Council (WCC) at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to all the delegates and artisans. He commended the efforts of the Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Industries & Commerce J&K, […]
