Guv expresses grief
JAMMU: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, former J&K Chief Secretary who passed away in Srinagar Monday morning. Governor in his condolence message described him as an able administrator who worked with dedication for public welfare. Governor prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength […]
Weatherman predicts dry weather for 3 days
Srinagar: A partial cloud cover over Jammu and Kashmir that helped improve the minimum temperatures across the state on Monday, will continue along with the dry weather, the MeT department said. Kargil in Ladakh region was the coldest at minus 8.8 degrees Celsius, a MeT official said, adding that the dry spell was likely to […]
Khanday’s demise mourned
Srinagar: Various politicians have mourned the demise of former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Mohammad Iqbal Khanday who passed away on Monday morning. Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti mentioned that Mohammad Iqbal Khandey was a simple person easy to get along with and totally dedicated to his job. […]
KAS officers Association condoles Khanday’s demise
Srinagar: The KAS officer’s Association expressed grief over the sad demise of former Chief Secretary J&K State Mohammad Iqbal Khanday(IAS). In a condolence meeting convened by its President Tasaduq Hussain Mir today at Civil Secretariat Jammu ,the Office bearers of the KAS Officers Association and various other officers attending the meeting expressed grief and shock […]
State Administration mourns demise of Iqbal Khandey
JAMMU: A condolence meeting was convened in the Civil Secretariat here today to mourn the demise of Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, former J&K Chief Secretary, who passed away in Srinagar this morning. Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam, Administrative Secretaries and other senior officers attended the condolence meeting. Advisor Kumar remembered Iqbal […]
Cop posted as security guard at DGP’s Jammu residence shoots self
Srinagar: A cop posted as a security guard at Jammu residence of Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh shot himself on Monday. According to police the cop has been identified as as Subash Chander. Reports said that Chander shot himself with his service rifle. He was evacuated to Government Medical College and […]
Fraudster, his associate arrested for duping job seeker
Srinagar: Crime Branch Kashmir on Monday claimed to have registered a case against a fraudster and his associate for duping a candidate in Srinagar by providing him a fake Canadian appointment letter, visa and other documents in lieu of money. According to the details, Crime Branch Kashmir had received an application from Naseer Ahmed Qazi […]
Panchayat elections: First phase records 64.5 pc polling
Jammu: Over 64 per cent of electorate voted Saturday in the first phase of Panchayat elections in Kashmir while an impressive turnout of 79.5 per cent was recorded in Jammu region, officials said. The turnout in rural areas was significantly higher in Kashmir Valley unlike during the recent urban local bodies elections where barely four […]
‘VDC members mobilised for panchayat polls’
Jammu: All Village Defence Committee (VDC) members are being mobilised in Reasi district to help maintain law and order during the upcoming panchayat polls, police said. They are being mobilised in their areas of jurisdiction on the directions of senior superintendent of police, Reasi, Nisha Nathyal, a police official said. The nine-phased panchayat elections will […]