25 killed, 163 injured in Pak shelling in 2016, 2017: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government today said 25 civilians were killed and 163 injured in Pakistani firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in the state during the last two years. In a written reply to a question of MLCs Ali Mohammad Dar and Showkat Hussain Ganaie, Minister […]
17-year-old youth killed in Shopian clashes
Srinagar: A 17-year-old youth was killed and another sustained pellet injuries during clashes at Chaigund area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday evening. The clashes erupted soon after the encounter broke out in the area between militants and the government forces. Official sources said that two teenage boys sustained injuries after police and paramilitary forces used […]
Encounter rages in Shopian Village
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Shopian village of south Kashmir. SSP Shopian Shri Ram Ambarkar said that a joint team of army, police and CRPF cordoned off the Chaigund village following specific inputs about the presence of some militants. As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, militants opened […]
Encounter rages in Shopian Village
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Shopian village of south Kashmir. SSP Shopian Shri Ram Ambarkar said that a joint team of army, police and CRPF cordoned off the Chaigund village following specific inputs about the presence of some militants. As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, […]
13 pellet victims given Govt jobs: Veeri
Jammu: Minister for Revenue, Abdul Rehman Veeri, replying to aquestion on behalf of Minister for Home, said 13 pellet victims have been appointed by the government in various departments on extreme compassionate grounds. Replying to a clubbed question of Ali Mohammad Dar and Showkat Hussain Ganaie, the Minister further informed that 22 pellet victims have […]
Roadmap announced for regularization of daily rated workers: Dr Drabu
Jammu: Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu today informed the Legislative Assembly that Government has already announced a roadmap for the regularization of daily rated workers/casual workers working in various departments. He said around one lakh casual and other workers from all districts of the State have so far registered with the Finance Department through […]
Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims gets 2nd highest award
New Delhi: Gujarati bus driver Sheikh Salim Gafur, who saved 52 Amarnath pilgrims, has been awarded the ‘Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak’, the second highest honour given to civilians for gallantry. This was announced by the Home Ministry ahead of the Republic Day today. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak is the highest honour given to civilians for […]
64 persons disabled during unrest recommended for ex-gratia: Govt
Jammu: As many as 64 persons, rendered disable in action by government forces during 2016 unrest triggered by Hizb commander Burhan Wani’s killing, have been recommended for ex-gratia relief by a high-level panel headed divisional commissioner Kashmir, government said on Wednesday. Replying to a question by two MLCs, Ali Mohammad Dar and Showkat Hussain Ganaie, […]
3 injured as ATM guard’s gun goes-off accidentally in Baramulla outskirts
Baramulla: At least three persons were injured after the service riffle of an ATM guard went-off accidentally outside an ATM in Baramulla outskirts on Wednesday. According to reports there persons received injuries who were at an ATM to withdraw cash when the guard’s service rifle went off accidentally at Chandoosa area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla […]
PDP MLA questions JK govt over delay in finalising master plans
Jammu: A ruling PDP MLA left the Jammu and Kashmir government red-faced after he raised question over delay in finalisation of master plans for the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The PDP legislator and former minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, also accused the government of making “mockery of the system” over the delay. When […]