Army denies ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) The Army said there has been no ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. “There have been some media and social media reports regarding ceasefire violation in Poonch region. It is clarified that there has been no ceasefire violation along the LoC. Please avoid spreading […]
Two killed, two others injured after tree falls on tent in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 6: At least two people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries on Wednesday after a tree and a boulder fell on a tent in the upper reaches of the Kund belt in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when an alpine tree and a […]
Pak army violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 5 (PTI) In the first ceasefire violation post Operation Sindoor in May, Pakistan army on Tuesday evening indulged in “unprovoked” firing on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. The Indian Army strongly retaliated and the exchange of small arms firing […]
No official notification yet on Panchayat elections: RDD Dept
SRINAGAR, AUG 5: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a strong clarification regarding a fake government order being widely circulated on various social media platforms, which falsely claims that Panchayat elections in the Union Territory will be conducted after November 2025. A purported government notification titled “Conduct of […]
Several legislators call on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, AUG 5: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to discuss a range of public concerns and development issues of their respective constituencies. The legislators who met the Chief Minister included Ali Mohammad Dar (Chadoora), Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani (Beerwah), Saifuddin Bhat (Khan […]
Former JK governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik has died at a hospital here after prolonged illness, his personal staff said on Tuesday. He was 79. Malik, who had also held the positions of governor of Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Odisha, besides being a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya […]
Govt transfers 14 senior officers, Anshul Garg posted Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 5: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday ordered a major reshuffle in the civil administration, transferring 14 senior officers. According to an order issued by the GAD Naveen S L (IAS, AGMUT:2012), Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been posted as Secretary, Civil Aviation Department. He will also hold the additional […]
LG Manoj Sinha hands over 250 job letters to family members of terror victims
Srinagar, Aug 5: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror-hit victims at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the event was aimed at supporting families who lost their loved ones in terror-related incidents by […]
SC likely to hear plea seeking restoration of statehood to JK on Aug 8
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on August 8 a plea seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter on Tuesday before a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K […]
RS adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition ruckus over deployment of security personnel in House
NEW DELHI, Aug 5 (PTI): Opposition parties created ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday claiming CISF personnel last week replaced marshals inside the House, an assertion that was rejected by both the Chair and the government. Protests by Congress and other Opposition members lead to adjournment of the proceedings till 2 pm. Soon after […]