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 KV Correspondent

Polls to nearly 13,000 gram panchayats in JK likely to be held in Feb

New Delhi: The elections to the nearly 13,000 vacant posts of panch and sarpanch in gram panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be held next month and a notification is this regard is expected to be issued on January 25, officials said on Friday. If the polls take place, it will be the first […]

 Press Trust of India

Cong passes resolution demanding restoration of statehood, early elections in JK

Jammu: The Congress on Friday demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, safeguards to jobs and property for the local people and release of all political leaders to facilitate early assembly polls in the erstwhile state. A resolution in this regard was passed in an executive committee meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress […]

 Press Trust of India

SSF guarding JK L-G strengthened with intake of 19 more cops

Jammu: The special security force (SSF) guarding Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been strengthened with induction of 19 more police personnel and support staff, officials said. As per the order issued by Special Secretary, Home Department, Shakeel-Ur-Rehman, 13 personnel including three officers and six police staff have been sent on deputation […]

 Press Trust of India

China defends raising Kashmir issue at UNSC to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions

Beijing: Stoutly defending its decision to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council as an attempt to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions and out of “good will”, China on Friday claimed that “most of the members” of the Council have voiced their concern over the situation in the Valley. China’s comments came a day after India […]

 Press Trust of India

Death toll in avalanche-related incidents in Pakistan rises to 111: reports

Death toll in avalanche-related incidents in Pakistan rises to 111: reports

Islamabad: The death toll in the massive avalanches and snow-related incidents in Pakistan and PaK rose to 111 on Wednesday as authorities deployed the Army to step up rescue efforts and to provide humanitarian aid to those hit by the harsh weather conditions in the country. Pakistan-admnistrated Kashmir’s (PaK) Neelum valley was worst hit as […]

 Press Trust of India

Situation in JK normal; all communication channels would be restored in coming days: Murmu

Jammu: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is normal and people are participating in the development process, Lt Governor G C Murmu said on Wednesday assuring no stone would be left unturned for the rapid development of the Union Territory. The administration is reviewing the situation continuously and all the formal communication channels would be restored […]

 Press Trust of India

Malaysian tourists turn emotional after accessing internet at media centre

Srinagar: Emotional scenes were witnessed at the government-run media centre in the city on Wednesday as a group of Malaysian tourists, currently on a visit to Kashmir, accessed the internet for the first time since reaching here, due to the continued blockade of the services in the valley. Three tourists from Malaysia, out of a group […]

 Press Trust of India

China makes fresh bid to raise Kashmir issue in UNSC

China makes fresh bid to raise Kashmir issue in UNSC

New Delhi: China has made a fresh pitch to raise the Kashmir issue in a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Wednesday, but the attempt is likely to fail as all other member countries of the body are set to oppose it. French diplomatic sources said France has noted the request […]

 KV News

KU all examination postponed from 16-18 Jan

Srinagar: All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held from January 16th to January 18th, 2020  are hereby postponed, an official statement issued here said. Fresh dates for the postponed exams shall be notified separately

 Press Trust of India

DySP Davinder Singh’s dismissal recommended: JK Police Chief

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said the force has recommended dismissal of DySP Davinder Singh, who was arrested in company of two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, and handing over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He said the police has also recommended for taking back the gallantry medal awarded to […]