Police arrests three drug peddlers in Pulwama, Shopian
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations in in Pulwama and Shopian and seized substantial quantities of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party during naka checking intercepted a vehicle bearing registration No. JK13J-1331 at Gudoora Crossing. During search, a carry bag containing approximately […]
Wild monkeys create havoc in Wahab Sahib Khrew
Residents seek urgent action by wildlife department Pulwama: Panic and frustration have gripped the Wahab Sahib locality of Khrew in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district as wild monkeys have unleashed what residents describe as “daily terror,” damaging homes, destroying crops, and disrupting normal life. According to locals, flocks of monkeys have been entering residential areas and […]
J&K employees to stay under NPS, OPS revival ruled out
Govt says defined pension scheme fiscally unsustainable; transition to NPS ensures parity with national policy Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to revive the old pension scheme (OPS) for government employees. Responding to a cut motion of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Finance Minister, in a written reply, […]
Bandipora records 5.73 sq km increase in forest cover
Govt highlights afforestation efforts Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday informed the House that Bandipora Forest Division has recorded an increase of 5.73 square kilometres in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Replying to a Question raised by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat regarding deforestation activities, the Minister […]
Tenders for Mughal road tunnel to follow DPR approval: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu: The Government on Wednesday informed the House that tenders for the proposed Mughal Road Tunnel (Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel) will be invited only after approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and requisite statutory clearances. Replying to a question raised by MLA Ch. Mohammad Akram regarding the construction of the Mughal Road Tunnel project, the Minister […]
Govt examines proposal for new bridge near Convent School, GPO in Srinagar
Srinagar: The proposal for construction of a new bridge near Convent School and General Post Office (GPO) in Srinagar is presently under examination with the Public Works (R&B) Department, the government informed the House here on Wednesday. Replying to a question raised by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed regarding the status of the proposed bridge, the […]
Regional Workshop on Tele-Law: CM calls for strengthening Tele-law service to ensure timely justice
Demands reduction in court pendency SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday underscored the vital role of the Tele-Law initiative in expanding access to justice and easing the burden on courts, particularly for people living in rural and remote areas. Speaking at the Regional Workshop on Tele-Law organized by Ministry of Law & Justice, Government […]
Courts reducing punishment of accused on higher payout to victims dangerous: SC
New Delhi: Deprecating the recent practice of courts enhancing compensation to victims in grave offences and reducing the sentence of the accused “capriciously and mechanically”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday termed it as a “dangerous” trend which is sending a wrong message to society that offenders can absolve themselves by merely paying money. A bench […]
Willow Fever Grips Valley: T20 World Cup Craze Sparks Rush for Kashmiri Bats
As cricket fever builds ahead of the T20 WC, Bijbehara’s famed bat industry hums with fresh orders while tourists carry home handcrafted souvenirs for their children Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: With the T20 World Cup excitement sweeping across television screens, playgrounds and social media timelines, a different kind of buzz is echoing from the workshops […]
Acquire skills before seeking jobs
Job seekers around the globe have been increasing in numbers but the jobs for them have been shrinking since the past many years now. Only those who possess various skills are able to fetch themselves good paying jobs not only in their respective countries and regions, but elsewhere also. In Jammu and Kashmir an effort […]