Editorial: Ban on polythene
Polythene continues to be one of the major concerns for the ecology of the state. The menace of polythene use in the state had compelled the state government to announce a ban on this product twice. Even the High Court, expressed its concern over the use of polythene bags causing environmental degradation and becoming the […]
Notorious drug peddler held
Continuing its drive against the menace of drug abuse, Handwara Police Friday arrested a notorious drug peddler namely Hilal Ah Dar S/o Ab Rahman Dar, resident of Chogal Handwara and recovered banned Narcotic substance from his possession, police said. A police spokesman said that Handwara Police acting on a specific tip off, apprehended the notorious […]
Ram Madhav meets Vohra
Ram Madhav, BJP National General Secretary, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Madhav discussed with the Governor issues relating to the prevailing security situation and matters relating to hastening the developmental process and for promoting peace and normalcy, an official spokesman said here.
KTMF president Yasin Khan summoned by NIA
President Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Fedration (KTMF), Mohammad Yasin Khan has been summoned by NIA. Khan has been told to present himself before the investigating agency on 25th of this month.’ Meanwhile, KTMF while condemning the summoning of its president has termed it as ‘an attack against the Valley traders.’ After the NIA sent […]
Reach out to people in more professional ways: Mehbooba to Police
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Friday asked the Police to reach out to people in a more professional way to redress their grievances and problems, particularly in far flung and hilly areas. Chairing a meeting with all the District Superintendents of Police and range DIGs of Jammu province here, the Chief Minister asked the Police officers to […]
Four persons injured in Kupwara road accident
At least four persons riding a Scooty were injured, two of them critically after they were hit by a speedy Sumo vehcile at Badibeera area of Sogam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday afternoon, police said. The accident occured around 4:30 PM. The injured have been identified as Umar Farooq, Ajaz Ahmad, Afaq Farooq […]
Forces launch cordon and search operation in Magam village
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JKSSB declares 41 selection lists in board meeting
The J&K Services Selection Board today conducted its 130th Board meeting under the chairmanship of its chairman, Simrandeep Singh and declared 41 Selection Lists, the vacancies for which were notified vide Advertisement No. 07 of 2015; Advertisement No. 01 of 2015; Advertisement No. 04 of 2016; and Advertisement No.01 and 02 of 2016. These results […]
11-year old girl dies in accident
An eleven-year old girl Simran Mushtaq daughter of Mushtaq Ahmed Khoja of Yaroo langate died Friday afternoon after she met with an accident near village Yaroo Langate area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to reports, Simran had left school and was on the way to home boarding on a tractor. “She suddenly […]
Forces lay siege to Tral village
Government Forces on Friday launched a Cordon and Search Operations (CASO) at Dangerpora Noorpora Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama District. Forces launched the search operation after inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Heavy deployment of forces has been made in the area. Search operation was going on when the last reports came […]