Justice Ramalingam nominated Executive Chairman of JKSLSA
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government today nominated Justice Ramalingam as the Executive Chairman of the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) for a period of three years. The judge was nominated in consultation with the chief justice of the high court, Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, an official spokesman said. He said Ramalingam was nominated by […]
Militant hideout busted in Kishtwar
Jammu: Security forces today busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and recovered a large cache of arms and explosives, an Army official said. The hideout was found during a search operation in the Kesna forest area by personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles and the police, Jammu-based Indian Army Public Relations Officer […]
At least 20 dead in Peru bus crash
Lima: At least 20 people were killed when a bus veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in southern Peru today, state news agency Andina reported. At least 20 other passengers were injured when the bus left the Pan-American highway and tumbled 80 metres (260 feet) down a jagged slope in the southern […]
Indo-Pak armies exchange fire along LoC in Tanghdar
Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan on Wednesday evening exchanged fire along Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Tangdhar area of Kupwara. The exchange of fire in Karnah Tangdhar forward area was going on when this report was filed. However, there was no report of any loss and causality in the incident. More details […]
Traffic Police issues advisory for school transport
Srinagar: Since schools in Kashmir valley are re-opening after a long winter break, Srinagar police have issued an advisory for the school transport. “This is in continuation to already issued Advisory dated 16.11.2017 and since schools are going to open very soon after winter vacations & there is need to issue the advisory to the […]
‘Misbehaviour row: KAS officers association calls on Chief Secy
Srinagar: A delegation of KAS Officers Association led by its President Mr. Tasaduq Hussain Mir today called on the Chief Secretary B.B vyas to appraise him about the incident of misbehavior with one of their colleagues Mr Shafiq Ahmed Chek, director RUSA, by Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Mr Asgar Hassan Samoon. The Chief Secretary described the […]
CM stresses on sticking to project deadlines, usage of quality material
REASI: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, who was on a day’s visit to the place, laid the foundation of some road projects here today valuing Rs. 52 crore. The Chief Minister laid the foundation of 160 metrepre-stressed concrete bridge over Jajjarnallah. The bridge would be constructed at a cost of Rs. 20 crore on the Panthal-Jajjar […]
Pak chopper spotted near LoC in Poonch
New Delhi: A Pakistani military helicopter today came within 300 metres of the Line of Control in the Pakistan-Administered territory near Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. There was no firing or hostile action by any side during the incident which occurred between 9.45 am and 10 am, they said According to […]
Kashmir valley schools to re-open on 26 Feb, 5 March
Srinagar: Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo said that all the teaching staff of Primary, Middle, High and Higher Secondary Schools shall report to their respective schools from 23rd February and begin the preparations for the commencement of the new session. The formal classes for the students shall start from 26th February for High […]
Srinagar police busts car lifting gang
Srinagar: Srinagar police has busted a car lifting gang and arrested three accused persons involved in the crime. Police Station Parimpora has received constant complaints about car and motorcycle thefts since last few months. In order to crack the cases, a special investigation team headed by SHO Parimpora under the supervision of SDPO West was constituted and […]