Dy CM, Industries Minister welcome extension of tax exemption for JK’s industries
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh and Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga have welcomed the extension of tax exemption announced today by the Centre for the industries in Jammu and Kashmir. The extension in tax exemption for industries in J&K and other hilly states till March 2027 was announced by the Union […]
Srinagar-Banihal train services suspended for tomorrow
Train services from Srinagar to Banihal will remain suspended tomorrow, a railway official said. However trains between Srinagar and Baramulla will run as per the scheduled time table, he said.
Police version of Pulwama encounter
We reproduce the police version here verbatim: LeT District Commander was killed in a brief gunfight with Police and security forces at Banderpora area of Koil village in Pulwama district. Acting on a specific information regarding the movement of LeT District Commander Mohammad Ayoub Lone alias Habtullah/Ayoub Lelhari, Pulwama Police along with 55 RR, 182 […]
Mehbooba, Drabu welcome extension of tax exemption for JK’s industries
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the extension in tax exemption announced today by the Centre for the industries in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said the extension in tax exemption would go a long way in promoting industrial growth and economic development in the State. The extension in tax exemption for industries in […]
Critical care ambulances to be deployed in JK hospitals soon
A meeting of the Committee on Estimates of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Ashraf Mir to review the functioning of Health and Medical Education Department. Threadbare discussions were held on the establishment of trauma centres, deployment of emergency medical staff and critical care ambulances along […]
Chief Minister launches citizen’s portal of Crime Branch
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti launched the citizen’s portal of the Crime Branch of J&K Police here today. Congratulating the J&K Police for launching the portal, the Chief Minister hoped that it would bring in lot of ease to people in their relations with the Police in terms of lodging a complaint, seeking employee verification […]
Mehbooba stresses on community-based disaster response
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on adopting community-based Disaster response and involving local institutions while framing responses to emergencies. Chairing the 6th meeting of State Disaster Management Authority here today, the Chief Minister directed imparting necessary training among the local volunteers for which she directed involving the managements committees of local mosques, Gurudwaras, temples […]
Trooper injured in Magam grenade attack succumbs
A CRPF trooper, who was injured in a grenade attack by militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has succumbed to injuries today, officials said. The deceased identified as Constable Reyaz Ahmad died at SKIMS hospital in Soura this afternoon, they said. Four forces’ personnel were injured in the attack on August 14. The […]
Ayoub Lelhari killed in Pulwama encounter
Security forces and police today gunned down district commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba Ayoub Lelhari in a brief encounter in Banderpora village of Pulwama. According to the police sources, the militant was tracked in a vehicle and it led to an exchange in an encounter in the apple orchards in this village, not far away from Koil […]
Encounter rages in Pulwama village
The encounter between security forces and militants begins in Kakpora village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to the sources, security forces launched a Cordon and search operation in Banderpora, Kakpora after tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. As soon as the CASO began, militants hiding in the area fired upon the […]