Kulgam civilian killings: Amnesty International demands probe
Bengaluru/New Delhi: Authorities should conduct effective, independent and impartial investigations into the killings of seven civilians by a blast in the aftermath of the Kulgam encounter, Amnesty India said on Wednesday. “In case of any direct or indirect violence between security forces and armed groups, extra caution should be exercised to ensure that civilians in the […]
JK govt approves setting up ACB to tackle corruption
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday approved setting up of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for tackling corruption in the state in an effective manner, an official spokesperson said. The decision to set up the ACB was taken at a meeting of the State Administrative Council, which met under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik […]
Jamia Millia denies of having slain Sabzar as a research scholar
Srinagar: According to media reports, slain Sabzar Ahmad Sofi was pursuing PhD in Botany from Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, and had joined the militant ranks in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July 2016. However, Jamia Millia Islamia, in a statement, denied Sofi was a former research student of […]
Board exams as per schedule
Srinagar: The board exams that are scheduled for tomorrow, the officials said would be held as per schedule. “Exams would be held tomorrow and there is no change in the schedule,” officials said.
Durbar Move: One-way traffic on Oct 27, 28 & Nov 3, 4
Srinagar: In order to ensure hassle-free movement of vehicles carrying Darbar move employees and important official records to Jammu, only one-way movement of traffic from Srinagar towards Jammu shall be permitted on October 27, 28 and November 3, 4 on the Srinagar- Jammu National Highway. As such no movement of any sort of traffic including […]
SIDCO officials booked for illegal appointments
Srinagar: Vigilance Organization today booked State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) officials for their alleged involvement in illegal appointments in the Corporation. “During a surprise check it surfaced that during the year 2016-2017, Amit Sharma, then Managing Director SIDCO, DK Razdan then Superintending Engineer, Nazir Ahmad Parray then Executive Engineer Division 1st, Abdul Rashid Bhat then […]
Govt to re-introduce radio taxi service in JK
Srinagar: In an effort to ease public mobility, Government is planning to reintroduce radio taxis in the State. The plan was discussed in a high-level video conference meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Transport Dr Asgar Samoon Wednesday. The meeting was held regarding mobility on highways including NH-44, NH-1 and Mughal Road in State. Options to […]
JRL calls for shutdown tomorrow
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), comprising of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Dr. Mohammad Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik has called for a complete shutdown tomorrow (25 October) against the killing of Dr. Sabzar Ahmad and his associate. JRL has also called for the peaceful protests after Friday prayers against recent killing spree in the Valley. […]
Singh meets Guv Malik
SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who arrived here on a day long visit to the State, held discussions with Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan on various important issues relating to security management, implementation of development programmes and positive engagement of the youth in the State. Governor assured Home Minister that the State […]