Restrictions imposed around examination centres in Kulgam, Kupwara
Srinagar: Following the publication of the examination calendar for the HSS-II and SSE of 10th and 12th classes (Annual Regular), 2017 in the valley with effect from 01 November 2017, the District Magistrate Kulgam and District Magistrate Kupwara today issued orders imposing restrictions under Sec 144 of CrPC around a radius of 200 metres from […]
Cordon and Search operation in Kunan Kupwara
Srinagar: Government forces on Monday launched a Cordon and search operation (CASO) in Kunan area of Nort Kashmir’s Kupwara. Sources said that the CASO was launched after inputs of militants presence in the area. Search operation was going on when the last report came in, however officials said that no ‘contact with militants has been made yet’. […]
Supreme Court defers hearing on Article 35-A
The Supreme Court Monday deferred the hearing on Article 35-A by eight weeks. Attorney General during the hearing told the court that hearings may affect the work of recently appointed interlocutor. The Government had sought the six months time for the next hearing to which supreme court granted eight weeks. The petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Article […]
Article 35A: SC unlikely to hear the petition today
The Supreme Court is unlikely to hear the petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A unless the bench takes it on a priority basis. According to the sources, hearing of petitions on Article 35 A is listed at Serial No 59 while as at 3:31 pm the apex court was hearing serial number 46. The […]
Clashes during CASO in Pulwama village
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Yogesh Chander Modi assumes charge of Director General NIA
Yogesh Chander Modi, IPS (Assam- Meghalaya, 1984 Batch) took over as the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) today. He succeeds Sh Sharad Kumar, IPS (1979 Batch of IPS, Haryana Cadre), on completion of his tenure. Earlier, Modi had joined the NIA as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) last month. According to a NIA statement, Modi, […]
New school timings from November 1
Srinagar: All government and private (recognised) schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar shall observe school timing from 10 am to 3 pm from November 1, the director school education (Kashmir) said on Monday. Meanwhile, the schools falling outside the Srinagar municipal Limits shall observe school timing from 10:30 am to 3:30, an order issued […]
Cordon and search operation in Pulwama village
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CM inaugurates JK Bank Zonal Office in Sopore
Sopore: In order to serve the people better and to expand in terms of reach and services, J&K Bank today inaugurated a new office in Zonal Office Complex for Kashmir North at Amargrah Sopore. J&K Bank Chairman and Executive President inaugurated the bank’s Zonal Office Complex for Kashmir North at Amargrah Sopore in presence of […]
Srinagar-Banihal train services Suspended as precautionary measures
Srinagar: Train services between Srinagar – Banihal section was suspended today as a precautionary measure after two minors were crushed to death at Puchal area of Pulwama district, officials said. Muntazir, 10, son of Naseer Ahmad Shah and Faizan, 9, son of Raj Mohammad Shah residents of Puchal Pulwama were crushed by a moving train […]