Remarks made by BJP MLA against Kashmiris echo in House
Jammu, Feb 17: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad on Tuesday raised the issue of remarks made by BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who had alleged that Kashmiris have occupied 9 land of Jammu Development Authority (JDA). As soon as the House assembled, Khursheed stood up and drew the attention of the Chair towards Randhawa’s remarks. The […]
Sopore to get New Court Complex, land identified at Seer Jagir: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 40 kanals of land at Seer Jagir in Sopore for the construction of a new court complex, officials said on Tuesday. Replying to a question by legislator Irshad Rasool Kar in the ongoing budget session of the Legislative Assembly, the government said the matter regarding […]
India’s permanent contribution to agenda of world community is of enormous importance for us: Guterres
United Nations, Feb 17 (PTI) India’s permanent contribution to the agenda of the international community and that of the UN is of “enormous importance for us”, the UN chief has said, as he pointed to a “positive mega trend” of the increasingly enhanced roles of developing economies like India in the world. These remarks were […]
Posters in Kathua show five suspected Pakistani terrorists, seek info on their movement
Jammu, Jan 17 (PTI): Amid heightened vigilance in the twin border districts of Kathua and Samba, posters carrying photographs of five suspected Pakistani terrorists have been put up in Kathua, seeking the cooperation of the general public in tracking their movement. The development follows intelligence inputs generated outside Jammu and Kashmir regarding suspected infiltration of […]
Govt to conduct survey in 10 districts on drug abuse
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a community rehabilitation programme, Circle of Care, to support de-addiction counsellors in every village, officials said on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir has the highest number of functional addiction […]
Casual employees, daily wagers seeking regularisation of services protest in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 16 (PTI) A large number of daily wagers and contractual employees took out a protest march here on Monday to demand regularisation of their services in the Jammu and Kashmir government. The protesters marched from Nawa-i-Subah complex to TRC crossing, raising slogans in support of their demand for regularisation of their services in […]
Khelo India Winter Games starting from Feb 23, raises hopes of tourism revival in Gulmarg
Srinagar, Feb 16 (PTI) The Khelo India Winter Games, starting from February 23 and to be held at Kashmir’s Gulmarg, will witness participation from more than 700 athletes and officials, officials said. “There has been good snowfall this winter, which is a boost for skiing and sledging activities. Khelo India Winter Games is being held […]
New J-K Assembly complex to be ready by Oct 2027, says Dy CM Choudhary
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly complex and said the project is slated for completion by October next year. Being built at a cost of Rs 113 crore, the complex will be equipped with modern facilities modelled after the […]
White Knight Corps GOC reviews counter insurgency grid in Kishtwar
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and reviewed the counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness of the troops. He urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. “The GOC, White Knight Corps, […]
Doctor among 9 held as police expose Rs 209 Cr investment scam
Srinagar, Feb 16 : In one of the biggest financial frauds busted in the region recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed a massive fake online investment scam in Ganderbal district, with the amount involved so far pegged at Rs 209 crore and expected to cross Rs 400 crore after complete verification. Nine persons, […]