Durbar Move: Move Offices to close in Srinagar on Oct 26, reopen in Jammu on Nov 5

SRINAGAR: As part of bi-annual Darbar move, the Civil Secretariat, seat of Jammu and Kashmir government, along with other offices will close here on October 26 and reopen in the winter capital Jammu on November 05. According to an order issued by General Administration Department, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at […]
Municipal Elections: Poll timing from 7 am to 4 pm

SRINAGAR: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, ShaleenKabra today said the polling timing for the 1st Phase of Municipal Polls-2018, scheduled to be held on 8 October 2018, shall be from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 2.50 after excise reduction; oil cos absorbing Re 1

New Delhi: The government Thursday announced a Rs 2.50 a litre cut in petrol and diesel prices, factoring in excise duty reduction of Rs 1.50 per litre and asking oil companies to absorb another Re 1 Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the excise duty cut would have an impact of Rs 10,500 crore on central […]
‘BJP activist, several youth join Congress in Kishtwar’
Jammu: Several youth leaders including a “prominent” BJP activist joined the Congress Wednesday in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a state Congress leader said. BJP’s state media coordinator Sheikh Imran from Gugara joined the party along with other “prominent” youth leaders in the presence of state Congress vice president and MLA G M […]
Afterthought: Pak takes U-turn, says Saudi won’t be part of CPEC

Islamabad: In a U-turn, Pakistan has announced that its close ally Saudi Arabia would not join the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, days after Islamabad said Riyadh will be the third “strategic partner” of China’s flagship project, the Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and […]
Rehab homes for mentally ill: SC seeks reply from states, UTs within two weeks

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought reports within two weeks from state governments and Union Territories on the status of setting up rehabilitation homes for people with mental illness. Ten states and a UT have filed their response on the compliance of the Centre’s guidelines for setting up of rehabilitation homes for persons […]
Suspension of aid to Pakistan: No change of heart as US admin unlikely to change decision

Washington: The US is unlikely to revoke the suspension of aid to Pakistan until it sees substantial progress against terrorists and their safe havens, the Trump administration has told Islamabad as top officials of the two countries met here to try to reset their strained ties. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor […]
Parts of Kulgam shut against ‘arrest spree’

Two youth from Tral booked under PSA
Srinagar: Arrest spree sparked a complete shutdown on Tuesday in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Shops and business establishments remained closed while local youth amid protest demonstration burnt down tyres on roads to disrupt vehicular movement. Locals alleged that one of the arrested youth was tortured in custody and he has […]
Fire erupts in Shankaracharya hills, operation to douse off flames started

Srinagar: Fire erupted in forest area in the upper side of Shankaracharya hills on Zabarwan mountain range in Srinagar on Tuesday evening. Reports said that fire started in the forest area and flames could be seen from Gupkhar, the high-security area where official residences of most of the mainstream politicians are located. Fire and emergency […]
DSEK nominates three Ambassadors for Swachhta

Srinagar: In recognition to their exemplary contribution in making the Swachhta Hi Sewa a success, Department of School Education on Tuesday nominated three persons from three regions of the State as Brand Ambassadors of Swachhta. These include Class 12th student of BHSS Beerwah Iqrar Rashid from Kashmir, Palak Sehgal from GHSS Mubarak Mandi for Jammu […]