Asifa rape and murder: Wife of accused joins fast-unto-death
Kathua: The wife of a former revenue official, believed to be the mastermind in the rape and killing of an 8-year-old girl, Wednesday joined a hunger strike here, demanding transfer of the case to the CBI, police said today. Four women relatives of the accused had embarked on the fast-unto-death on March 31 and 60-year-old […]
School, colleges to open today
Srinagar: Except Shopian, authorities have decided to keep schools and colleges open in almost all parts of Valley on Thursday. Officials said the schools and colleges will remain open on Thursday in Srinagar district. However, deputy Commissioner Shopian Gazanffar Ali said as all the schools and colleges will remain closed in Shopian district. Meanwhile, Deputy […]
Civilian allegedly killed during firing practice by Army
Jammu: A 50-year-old man died Wednesday after allegedly being hit by mortar splinters during practice firing by the Army in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said. Rattan Singh, a resident of Nonial, was hit by splinters during practice firing by army at Gadhi in Nowshera area of the district […]
Two CRPF men killed in Kokernag
Srinagar: Two CRPF men were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident and over turned at Hiller area of Kokernag on Wednesday. However, police said that the accident resulted due to stone pelting as the vehicle was targeted by a stone pelting angry mob. Reports said that a vehicle belonging […]
Two CRPF men killed in Kokernag
Srinagar: Two CRPF men were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident and over turned at Hiller area of Kokernag on Wednesday. However, police said that the accident resulted due to stone pelting as the vehicle was targeted by a stone pelting angry mob. Reports said that a vehicle belonging […]
Govt orders transfers, postings in administration
JAMMU: The Government ordered transfer of Mohammad Javed Khan, IAS, Excise Commissioner, J&K, and as per the orders he shall await further adjustment in the General Administration Department (GAD). According to an order issued by GAD, Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Navin K Choudhary shall hold the charge of the post of Excise […]
CM welcomes SC observation on Article 370
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people,” Mufti said in a tweet. She […]
Asifa rape and murder: DNA tests confirm victim was held captive in a temple
Srinagar: The DNA tests conducted to ascertain the facts related to the rape and murder of an eight year old child, Asifa Bano in Kathua area of Jammu have confirmed that the strands of hair recovered from a temple belonged to the victim and that she was held captive before being strangulated to death. Official […]
Cabinet to meet on April 12
Srinagar: Amid prevailing situation in Kashmir, the state cabinet is likely to meet on April, 12, 2018,Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. According to GAD notification No. GDC-05/ Cab/2018, dated 04-04-2018, the fifth cabinet would be held at civil secretariat Jammu on 12th April, 2018 (Thursday) at 12.00 noon. However, it did […]
Editorial: Much needed relief
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. The apex court’s observation regarding Article 370 permanent status is a welcome assurance for the people of the state and the decision has come […]
