CS directs for launching RTI portal by 10th of Dec
JAMMU, NOV 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday while taking stock of the development of online RTI portal here in J&K impressed upon the concerned to make all efforts to dedicate this service to public by 10th of December this year. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Finance and IT Departments; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; […]
Fresh snow in higher reaches of Kashmir, Met forecasts wet weather in Valley
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) Some places in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a spell of wet weather in the Valley amid an increase in the minimum temperature, officials said. The tourist resort town of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and the upper areas of […]
14 accused suspected to be hiding in PoK declared proclaimed offenders in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Fourteen persons, including a couple, believed to have illegally crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2011, were declared proclaimed offenders by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The court of Munsiff-cum-Judicial magistrate (first class), Kotranka declared the accused as proclaimed […]
Sports events of police aimed to channelise youths’ energy into positive way: IGP
Ananatnag, Nov 23: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi Saturday said the police was organising sport activities to build strong relationship with the and also to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in the Valley. Speaking to media men at the inauguration of a T20 cricket tournament in Anantnag district, […]
Strike against Vaishno Devi ropeway project enters second day, pilgrims face hardships
JAMMU, Nov 23 (PTI): Hundreds of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district faced hardships as a 72-hour strike by local stakeholders against a proposed ropeway project entered the second day on Saturday. The strike by shopkeepers, and pony and palanquin owners started on Friday amid […]
Decision on winter vacation to be taken after annual exams: Director Education
Srinagar, Nov 23: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday said that it will take a call on winter vacation after the culmination of annual exams of classes 1st to 9th. Speaking to reporters, director school education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, said that the first priority for the government will be to conduct free and […]
Several injured in Katra road mishap
Jammu, Nov 23:(GNS): At least seven people were injured in a road accident at Myari bridge in Katra area of Udhampur district on Saturday. Officials said that a bus bearing registration number JK-02BB- 2577 on its way from Katra towards Jammu turned turtle at Myari bridge resulting injuries to seven people. All the injured were […]
CM Abdullah to leave for Saudi Arabia on Monday for Umrah
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will on Monday leave for Saudi Arabia to perform ‘Umrah’, a minor pilgrimage to the twin Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Making the announcement in a post on X on Friday, Abdullah said he has received the political clearance to undertake the pilgrimage. “Alhumdullilah political […]
Wayanad LS bypoll: Priyanka in lead by over 55,000 votes after close to 2 hrs of counting
Wayanad (Kerala), Nov 23 (PTI) Congress-led UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended her lead by over 55,000 votes after nearly two hours of counting of the ballots polled in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in Kerala, according to the Election Commission. However, TV channel reports showed Priyanka in the lead by over 70,000 […]
Maharashtra assembly polls: Mahayuti leads in 145 seats, MVA tottering at 49
MUMBAI, Nov 23 (PTI): The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra, and was leading in 145 of the 288 assembly seats, as per the latest figures by the Election Commission. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi appeared stumbling, with its candidates leading in 45 seats, as per the early trends. TV […]
