Pak army violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 5 (PTI) In the first ceasefire violation post Operation Sindoor in May, Pakistan army on Tuesday evening indulged in “unprovoked” firing on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. The Indian Army strongly retaliated and the exchange of small arms firing […]
No official notification yet on Panchayat elections: RDD Dept
SRINAGAR, AUG 5: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a strong clarification regarding a fake government order being widely circulated on various social media platforms, which falsely claims that Panchayat elections in the Union Territory will be conducted after November 2025. A purported government notification titled “Conduct of […]
Several legislators call on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, AUG 5: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to discuss a range of public concerns and development issues of their respective constituencies. The legislators who met the Chief Minister included Ali Mohammad Dar (Chadoora), Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani (Beerwah), Saifuddin Bhat (Khan […]
Former JK governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik has died at a hospital here after prolonged illness, his personal staff said on Tuesday. He was 79. Malik, who had also held the positions of governor of Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Odisha, besides being a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya […]
Govt transfers 14 senior officers, Anshul Garg posted Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 5: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday ordered a major reshuffle in the civil administration, transferring 14 senior officers. According to an order issued by the GAD Naveen S L (IAS, AGMUT:2012), Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been posted as Secretary, Civil Aviation Department. He will also hold the additional […]
LG Manoj Sinha hands over 250 job letters to family members of terror victims
Srinagar, Aug 5: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror-hit victims at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the event was aimed at supporting families who lost their loved ones in terror-related incidents by […]
SC likely to hear plea seeking restoration of statehood to JK on Aug 8
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on August 8 a plea seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter on Tuesday before a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K […]
RS adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition ruckus over deployment of security personnel in House
NEW DELHI, Aug 5 (PTI): Opposition parties created ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday claiming CISF personnel last week replaced marshals inside the House, an assertion that was rejected by both the Chair and the government. Protests by Congress and other Opposition members lead to adjournment of the proceedings till 2 pm. Soon after […]
Pollution boards can impose environmental damages, says SC
NEW DELHI, Aug 5 (PTI): In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance. A bench comprising justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra held that under […]
CBK secures conviction in two separate criminal cases
Srinagar, Aug 5: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has successfully secured convictions in two separate criminal cases, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat economic crimes in the region. In the first case, the Court of City Judge Srinagar convicted the accused Mukhtar Ahmad Guroo and Nazir Ahmad Guroo […]