RS Polls aftermath: Who betrayed us known to all, says CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that they were betrayed in the Rajya Sabha elections and those involved are known to all. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar said that it is unfortunate, but he doesn’t want to name those who betrayed as their names are known to almost everyone now. He […]
After three months on the run CBK arrests Patwari wanted in corruption case in Sgr
Srinagar, Oct 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Saturday said it arrested a Patwari who had been evading arrest for three months in a corruption case. According to a statement issued by a police spokesman the accused, identified as Ashiq Ali, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan of Panner Jagir and […]
Police arrests three absconders in Sopore
Srinagar, Oct 25: Police on Saturday said that in a continuous and focused crackdown against absconders and long-evading offenders, police on Saturday apprehended four absconders, including three wanted in a heinous crime case pending since 2014. A police spokesman said that a special team arrested Mohammad Sadiq Khan, son of Mohammad Yousuf Khan, Ajaz Ahmad […]
Democracy ‘alien concept’ for Pak, must end rights abuses in occupied areas: India at UN
United Nations, Oct 25 (PTI) Asserting that democracy is an “alien” concept for Pakistan, India has called upon Islamabad to end grave human rights violations in territories under its illegal occupation, where the population is in “open revolt” against military occupation, repression, brutality and exploitation. Responding to references made by Pakistan’s envoy at the UN […]
Govt. notifies instructions to curb rash, negligent driving of school buses
SRINAGAR, OCT 24: For safe and smooth operations of school buses and to allay concerns of incidents of road accidents involving school buses, the School Education department has issued necessary instructions to ensure safety of students. A circular issued by School Education department in this regard reads, “all Heads of Institutions, both Government and Private, […]
CS for grassroots outreach and counselling to strengthen ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’
SRINAGAR, OCT 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the progress and impact of the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’, an intensive anti-drug awareness campaign spearheaded by the Information Department across the districts of the UT. The meeting was attended by Director General of Police; Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Information Department; […]
8 cops suspended after video of attack on preachers in Kathua goes viral
Jammu, Oct 24 (PTI) A purported video of an attack on a vehicle carrying religious preachers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district went viral on social media, prompting police to suspend a sub-inspector and seven special police officers (SPOs), an official said on Friday. The police have also arrested an accused in connection with the […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews arrangements for Darbar Move
SRINAGAR, OCT 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025–26, emphasizing on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, […]
NC wins three Rajya Sabha seats, BJP victorious in one
Srinagar, Oct 24 (PTI) The ruling National Conference (NC) won three Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, while the opposition BJP emerged victorious on one. NC candidate Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan was declared the winner in the first seat, and Sajad Kichloo was elected in the second seat, the party said in a […]
RS polls: ‘Pakoras’ and ‘chai’ for sustenance in key NC meet with allies
SRINAGAR, Oct 24 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held last-minute discussions for Friday’s Rajya Sabha polls with his party leaders, the strategy mostly focussing on securing the all-important votes from independent MLAs. To keep them going, they had a regular supply of ‘pakoras’ and ‘chai’, he said. National Conference (NC) and alliance members visited the […]