Can’t get involved in Kathua, Baramulla incidents directly: NC
Srinagar, Feb 11: National Conference (NC) spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq Tuesday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has apprised Home Minister Amit Shah about the Kathua and Baramulla incidents, stating that such incidents can alienate the people in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to media persons, Sadiq said that the Chief Minister discussed multiple […]
Soldier posted at BB Cant Srinagar allegedly commits suicide
Srinagar, Feb 11: A soldier posted at the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar allegedly took his own life using his service rifle. The deceased has been identified as Satyajeet Kandhol, a resident of Panipat, Haryana. He was serving with the 20 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) E Company at the time of the incident. According to initial […]
Lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to Centre: SC
NEW DELHI, Feb 11 (PTI): Lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Union government, the Supreme Court held on Tuesday while dismissing an appeal of the Centre on the issue. A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and NK Singh did not agree to the appeal of the Centre against the Sikkim […]
Thieves attempt to loot ATM in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Feb 11: In an overnight burglary attempt, thieves tried to steal a cash-laden ATM machine in Arreh village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that thieves used a cutter to loot money from the ATM but their attempt failed. “The ATM has been damaged to some extent, but the […]
PM Modi to flag off train to Kashmir on February 17
Srinagar, Feb 11: Marking a significant milestone in the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate train to Kashmir on February 17. An official said that the Prime Minister will flag off the specially designed Vande Bharat Express from the Jammu division. “After years of dedication, […]
CBI books chief engineer of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project for ‘bribery’
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 (PTI): The CBI has booked a chief engineer of the Konkan Railways for alleged bribery to clear the pending bills of a company involved in the construction of the Katara-Dharam section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project, officials said on Monday. Sumeet Khajuria, a 2005-batch IRSE (Indian Railway Service of Engineers) […]
JK CM Omar meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses statehood restoration and governance matters
Srinagar, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he discussed several issues, including Jammu and Kashmir statehood restoration, security situation, and governance during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Omar Abdullah met the Home Minister in Parliament today. Speaking to reporters after meeting the Home Minister, Omar Abdullah, said that he […]
North Kashmir MP Sheikh Rashid granted 2-day custody parole to attend Parliament
Srinagar, Feb 10: The Delhi High Court today granted custody parole of 2 days to Awami Ithehad Party chief and Member of Parliament from north Kashmir Sheikh Abdul Rashid. According to details Rashid has been granted 2-day custody parole to enable him to attend the Parliament. The court stated that he is not allowed to […]
CM Omar Abdullah to meet Amit Shah in Delhi today
Srinagar, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today afternoon, sources said here. Sources said that Omar Abdullah, who is in Delhi, will Amit Shah today afternoon to discuss several issues. This would be third meeting of Omar Abdullah with Amit Shah since taking over as the Chief Minister […]
States, UTs asked to monitor Lympathic Filarisis elimination campaign: Nadda
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 (PTI): Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Monday urged states and UTs to monitor the Lymphatic Filariasis elimination campaign and ensure the involvement of the political and administrative leadership at the identified district levels. He was speaking at the launch of the annual nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for […]