Pulwama Killings: Governor orders inquiry, asks forces to minimize collateral damage
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday undertook a detailed review of Law and Order and other security-related issues at Raj Bhavan here this evening. He also directed the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan to inquire the civilian killings that took place in Pulwama today. Governor expressed grief over the loss of lives during […]
SAC approves Budget 2019-20
Jammu: Devised to give a massive push to the public infrastructure, Rs 88911 crore state budget for the fiscal 2019-20 was approved by the State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik. Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and Kewal Kumar Sharma, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and Principal Secretary […]
SAC nods first ever University for Ladakh
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved the establishment of first ever University in Ladakh. Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and Kewal Kumar Sharma, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and Principal Secretary to the Governor Umang Narula were […]
Restrictions in Srinagar areas tomorrow
Srinagar: In view of the shutdown called by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the Pulwama killings, the district administration Srinagar on Saturday decided to impose restrictions in Srinagar areas on Sunday to prevent any possible protests. Officials said that the restrictions will be imposed in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safa […]
Section 144 to stay imposed in Pulwama till further orders: officials
PULWAMA: The District Magistrate Pulwama Saturday imposed restrictions under section 144 of Cr PC in the district in view of the apprehension of breach of peace. As per an official handout issued here, the restriction shall stand till further orders. “Bonafide medical and other emergencies, however, shall be exempted from the restrictions,” authorities […]
Internal complaints committee for prevention, harassment of women at work place constituted in Bandipora
BANDIPORA: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Zahoor Ahmed Mir today chaired a meeting to review the Constitution of Internal Complaints Committees for prevention and redressal of harassment of women at workplaces at district-level. A committee which was constituted will be headed by CMO Bandipora Dr Bilquees. principal GGHS, Principal GHS Aloosa, Tehsildar Bandipora and district employment officer […]
Power shutdown in Srinagar parts on Dec 16
SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller Kashmir, grid station Zainakote will be shut down on 16 December 2018 to connect a transformer. According to the details, in order to connect 220/132 kV, 50 MVA Single Phase Transformer bank into the circuit after carrying out its de-sludging, the shutdown of the 220/132 kV, 150 MVA Bank […]
FCS&CA recovers Rs 5200 fine from erring traders
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement squad of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Saturday realized Rs 5200 fine from 17 erring shopkeepers for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. As per an official handout issued here, the market checking squad headed by Assistant Director Enforcement North and South zones, inspected 53 business establishments in […]
KU’s South Campus organises plantation drive
Anantnag, Dec 15: Kashmir University’s South Campus at Anantnag organised a plantation drive on Saturday. The day-long drive and an environmental awareness programme were organised in collaboration with the department of social forestry, Anantnag division. Director social forestry department Mr Suresh K Gupta, IFS—who presided over the function—underscored the importance of plantation and urged the people […]
Pulwama massacre unveiled brutal face of India, says Jamat e Islami
Srinagar: ‘Grave violation of the human rights of Kashmiri Muslims which seems to be a state-policy of the Indian establishment’, Jama’at-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir said on Saturday, adding that the valley is manned by those authorities who seem to be ‘anti-Muslim and whose only aim seems to be the suppression of the people at all costs’. […]
