CM denies any possibility of forging an alliance with BJP
Jammu, Mar 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday ruled out any possibility about the National Conference forging any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Omar, while replying to a query about a BJP legislator R S Pathania dropping hints about possible NC, BJP alliance said, “We are not talking about any alliance (with […]
Gulmarg to host Khelo India Winter Games from March 9-12, say officials
Srinagar, Mar 3: Gulmarg is set to host the second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games from March 9 to 12 after the event was postponed due to inadequate snow, officials said on Monday. An official said that the event will feature over 300 athletes from across the country, competing in various winter […]
Three persons injured in road mishap at Pattan in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 3: At least three persons were injured in a road accident in Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. An official said that a road accident occurred at Pattan involving an auto-rickshaw and an IGNIS car, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The injured have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Ganie, […]
J&K High Court issues new guidelines to protect vulnerable witnesses
Srinagar, Mar 3: The Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has approved updated guidelines for recording the testimony of vulnerable witnesses. The new framework aims to shield witnesses from intimidation and make the legal system more accessible to those facing challenges in testifying. According to a notification issued by the Registrar General, […]
Visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity to join judicial services: SC
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity of employment in judicial services. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had reserved the judgement on six petitions, including a suo motu (on its own) case, on December […]
Rain, fresh snowfall in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) Rains lashed large parts of Kashmir on Monday while the higher reaches received fresh snowfall, bringing down temperatures across the region, officials here said. The precipitation brought down the rainfall deficit from over 80 per cent to 40 per cent, they said. The rainfall started in the early hours of Monday. […]
Government committed to restore statehood to J&K: LG Sinha
Jammu, Mar 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the government is commitment to fulfilling the long-standing demand of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He made the remarks during his address on the first day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget session in Jammu today. The LG said that the government is dedicated to […]
We take pride in India’s contributions towards preserving, protecting wildlife: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated the commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of the planet. On December 20, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness […]
NC leader highlights ‘systemic flaws’ of UT model after his Bill on drug abuse returned
JAMMU, Mar 3 (PTI): National Conference leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday highlighted the ‘systemic flaws’ of the Union Territory model after his Private Members Bill on drug abuse was returned by the Assembly secretariat, citing the need for obtaining approval from the Lt Governor. “I had intended to introduce a crucial Bill – […]
Mehbooba urges PDP MLAs to ensure resolution seeking holiday for ‘July 13 martyrs’ passed in House
JAMMU, Mar 2 (PTI): PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti has urged the party’s three legislators to ensure that a resolution seeking a holiday in memory of the July 13 martyrs is the first to be passed during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. July 13 was observed as a public holiday in Jammu […]