Trying to set up multiplex in Kashmir: J&K governor
Srinagar, Jun 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said Saturday efforts were on to open a multiplex in the valley in order to provide an avenue for the entertainment-starved people here. “I regret that there is nothing to do in Kashmir after 6 pm. Cinema halls are closed for decades now, coffee-house licence […]
Pak failed to complete its action plan on terror financing: FATF
Washington, Jun 22 (PTI) Pakistan has failed to complete its action plan on terror financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said Friday, warning Islamabad to meet its commitment by October or face action, which could possibly lead to the country getting blacklisted. The Paris-based global body is working to curb terrorism financing and money […]
Halting rafting ops, a welcome step
The government finally woke up to the deaths that occurred due to adventure sport rafting in the famed tourist spot Pahalgam during the past two weeks. Three people died in two separate incidents when the boats carrying the rafters capsized. The decision to suspend rafting across Kashmir means that all rafting related activities at all […]
Governor chairs Unified Headquarters meeting
Srinagar, June 21: Governor Satya Pal Malik chaired the Unified Headquarters meeting in Srinagar to review the overall security situation in the State. The meeting comprised top brass of the army, police, paramilitary, state and central intelligence agencies. The meeting was attended by Sh. K. Vijay Kumar, Advisor to Governor; Sh. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; […]
13 kg heroin seized in 2 days in J-K, two held
Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested Friday with eight kg of heroin-like substance smuggled from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, police said. This came a day after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 5 kg of heroin from a forward area near the Suchetgarh Border Observation Post in a […]
Hailstorm in Pulwama damages standing crops, power poles
Srinagar, June 21 (PTI) A massive hailstorm Friday caused extensive damage to standing crops including horticulture, besides uprooting trees and electricity poles, in many parts of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. “A massive hailstorm has wrecked havoc in horticulture and agriculture fields of Pulwama district. Joint teams will be sent for damage assessment […]
Army chief visits Rajouri sector, reviews security situation
Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Army chief General Bipin Rawat Friday visited troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, assuring material and moral support to all soldiers for enhancing operational capabilities. The Army chief reviewed the security situation in the state and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant to counter […]
PM thanks world leaders for enthusiasm on yoga day
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday thanked leaders of various countries for their enthusiastic participation in the fifth International Day of Yoga. President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in tweeted that he finds himself “reflecting once again on the spirit and meaning of yoga today”. “I look forward to being reunited […]
SAC approves Training Policy for officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the Training Policy for the officers of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. The Government had set up a Committee to devise a Comprehensive Training Policy for the officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service […]
Rafting operations halted in Kashmir
Srinagar: After three deaths in little over a fortnight, the tourism department has ordered a halt on rafting related activities in Kashmir Valley till “proper mechanism put in place”. “In the interest of administration and safety of tourists, it is hereby ordered that all Rafting related activities at all tourist destinations particularly at Pahalgam and […]