Terrorism in JK linked to infiltration from LoC, IB: MHA

Srinagar: Stating that the ongoing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory was linked with the infiltration of terrorists from across Line of Control (LoC) and International border, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Monday said a multi-pronged approach has been adopted to contain infiltration. As per the official report of MHA for year […]

JK braces up for cold conditions

Several areas receive fresh snowfall, rains lash plains

Srinagar: The higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir received a fresh snowfall while rains lashed plains on Monday, bringing down the mercury in the Union Territory. According to reports Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, Kupwara in northern district, Banihal area and other places of J&K received fresh snowfall. However, after cloudy weather conditions during the later […]

Prez Murmu’s visit: DGP chairs security review meeting ahead of VVIP visit

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Monday chaired a joint meeting of senior officers of Police, CRPF, Army and Intelligence agencies at the Conference Hall, Police Control Room Kashmir to review the security arrangements regarding the upcoming visit of President of India’s to Srinagar. During the meeting, security arrangements put in place for […]

Lt Governor reviews arrangements for Prez Murmu’s visit

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements ahead of the visit of President of India, Draupadi Murmu to the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The Lt Governor appraised the preparations for the convocation of the University of Kashmir to be graced by the President. He also reviewed the security arrangements […]

Lt Guv inspects ongoing construction projects in Srinagar

Asks officials to expedite work

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inspected ongoing construction projects here and asked officials to expedite their completion while ensuring good quality, officials said. “It should be our mission to ensure speedier and quality construction of the ongoing projects to add more strength to the socio-economic advancement of the region,” a statement quoted Sinha […]

Govt removes woman employee for corruption

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, keeping with its avowed policy of zero tolerance for corruption and misconduct by the employees, ordered removal of Ruquiya Akhter, Watch and Ward Woman of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council presently under the control of the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, from service. The employee has […]