CRPF trooper shoots self in south Kashmir
Anantnag: A paramilitary trooper of 164 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force committed suicide on Wednesday evening at Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag District. Official sources said that Head Constable Balester Paygi posted in Kokernag shot himself with his service rifle. The slain trooper has reportedly committed suicide after he had a verbal brawl […]
8,935 enquiries pending with DVOs of different depts in J&K: SVC
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission (SVC) said 8,935 enquiries are pending with vigilance officers of different government departments for nine years. According to the fourth annual report of J&K State Vigilance Commission tabled in the Legislative Council by PWD Minister Naeem Akhter on behalf of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, the highest number […]
Pak claims India ‘distracting’ it from counter-terror efforts
Islamabad: Pakistan today claimed that India was “distracting” it from counter-terrorism efforts as it briefed foreign diplomats on the country’s credentials amid criticism by the US for providing safe havens to militants. Ambassadors and Heads of Mission of resident Missions in Islamabad were briefed by the Foreign Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chief of General Staff (CGS), […]
More cops killed in Chhatisgarh than J&K due to Maoists: Centre
New Delhi: More policemen were being killed in Chhattisgarh every year due to the Maoist problem, than in militancy-prone Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre today told the Supreme Court. It said the mineral rich state was facing the problem of left-wing extremism, which has created a serious law and order situation. The Centre told a […]
MHA gives Rs 226 cr to paramilitary forces for gadgets
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned Rs 226 crore to the paramilitary forces for procurement of telecommunication equipment and some other gadgets, an official said. The sanctioned amount of Rs 226 crore is being given to the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB and the forces will utilise the fund as per their […]
CBI records Farooq’s statement in JKCA embezzlement case
New Delhi: The CBI has recorded the statement of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abullah in connection with its probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds at the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. The case pertains to an alleged embezzlement of over Rs 113 crore of funds at the cricket association, which was […]
J&K GSDP to grow at 8.49 pc in 2017-18: Survey
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir will show a growth of 8.49 per cent in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the current fiscal, State Economic Survey Report 2017 said. The report which was tabled by Minister for Finance Haseeb Drabu in State Legislative Council said GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices for 2017-18 is estimated at Rs […]
Two SKUAST-K scientists felicitated
New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture on Wednesday felicitated several scientists including two Kashmiri researchers for their contribution in documentation, characterisation and registration of various indigenous animal and poultry breeds and varieties. The two scientists from Jammu and Kashmir who were felicitated are Dr Azmat Alam Khan, Associate Professor cum Senior Scientist, Division of LPM […]
Forces lay siege to Shopian village
Shopian: A cordon and search operation has been started by government forces in Wathoo village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources said that search operation was started after government forces received inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Local sources said large number of forces have been deployed in the area and […]
FM finalizes Budget 2018-19
JAMMU: The Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu today gave final touches to the Budget 2018-19 to be presented by him in the State Legislature tomorrow. This will be the 4th Budget in a row to be presented by Dr Drabu. The Finance Minister and his junior Minister Mr Ajay Nanda were huddled with the team […]