Security forces recover suspicious object in Tral, Shopian areas of south Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 18: Security forces on Tuesday found two suspicious objects resembling an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District and Shopian area. An official saud that the suspicious object was found at Pinglish Nagwadi in Tral in Pulwama following which security forces cordoned off the area. He said that the Bomb Disposal […]
Gyanesh Kumar appointed as CEC; Vivek Joshi election commissioner
NEW DELHI, Feb 18 (PTI): Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next chief election commissioner, the law ministry said. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under a new law on the appointment of the members of the Election Commission (EC). His term will run till January 26, 2029, days before the […]
Death of two men in Kathua being probed: CM
JAMMU, feb 17 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed grief over the mysterious deaths of two men in a remote village in Kathua district and said he has asked the concerned officers to probe the matter. Bodies of Roshan Lal, 45, and Shamsher, 37, were retrieved from the banks of […]
PM should fulfil his promise about restoration of statehood to JK: CPI-M leader Karat
JAMMU, Feb 17 (PTI): Asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil his promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, CPI(M) polit bureau coordinator Prakash Karat on Monday lashed out at the BJP-led Centre for its alleged attacks on the democratic and federal structure of the country. Karat made the remarks while addressing the 13th […]
Several schemes in J&K stalled due to lack of coordination: Union Minister Rijiju
Srinagar: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, said that a lack of coordination between Jammu and Kashmir administration and the ministry of Minority Affairs had affected the implementation of schemes and disbursement of funds. Speaking to media, Rijiju said that ministry-related meetings were held, and officers from J&K’s social welfare department […]
Cross border firing has ruined lives in J&K, hope it ends: Deputy CM
Baramulla, Feb 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday said that the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir has caused immense sufferings since 1947. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Choudhary, said that it is unfortunate “we have been witnessing it since 1947, and it has ruined lives whenever it erupts. Hopefully, we will […]
Resolution in Assembly on Art 370, Art 35A is unconstitutional: BJP
Srinagar, Feb 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that the resolution submitted by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on restoration of the Article 370 and Article 35A is against the Constitution. “It is against the constitution as decisions taken by the Parliament cannot be reopened in the Assembly,” BJP spokesperson Sunil […]
Male body found at Shalteng
Srinagar: An unidentified male body was found in Srinagar outskirts on Monday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the body was discovered by locals at Shalteng this morning. He said the police have taken the body into its custody. The identification of the deceased is being ascertained. Meanwhile, more details are awaited, […]
No pause in anti-terrorism operations, peace in J&K our top priority: LG Sinha
Sajid Raina Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that there would be no halt in anti-terrorism operations and that maintaining peace and tranquility in Jammu and Kashmir is the top priority. Speaking to media in Jammu, Sinha, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the Indian Army is fully capable and […]
Inadequate snow postpones Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg
Officials say revised schedule to be announced once snow conditions improve Srinagar: The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which was set to be held in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25, has been postponed due to inadequate snowfall, officials said on Monday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said […]