NC president to visit Chenab Valley as party readies itself for assembly polls
JAMMU, Aug 10 (PTI): A day after the Election Commission made it clear that assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir would be held “at the earliest”, the National Conference on Saturday said it is taking decisive steps to engage with the grassroots workers and ensure robust poll preparedness. Party president and former chief minister Farooq […]
DSEK orders change in school timing from Monday, school timing fixed for 9AM to 3PM
Srinagar, Aug 10: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday changed school timing in Kashmir division. According to the official orders in this regard, the timing for school falling within Srinagar Municipal limits will be 9Am to 3Pm while the educational institutes falling outside Municipal limits of Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir Province […]
CJI Chandrachud emphasizes on strengthening infra in courts to deal with pendency in cases
CHANDIGARH, Aug 10 (PTI): Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday emphasised on strengthening infrastructure in the courts to deal with pendency in cases even as he said different mediums like the Lok Adalats were being adopted to reduce the number of court cases. He said modern technology like Artificial Intelligence was being […]
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Kokernag area
Srinagar, Aug 10: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces in Ahlan area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. A senior police official said that a team of Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ahlan on a very specific input. As the joint team approached […]
Admin gears up for readying Assembly Complexes, accommodating its members
SRINAGAR, AUG 10: A meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo was held to draw a plan for making Legislative Assembly complexes at both Srinagar and Jammu ready for holding its sessions after holding of elections here in the UT. Those present includes Principal Secretary, Estates; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, IT; JK Resident […]
Police release sketches of 4 terrorists seen in high altitude ‘dhoks’ in Kathua
JAMMU, Aug 10 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released sketches of four terrorists who were seen in ‘dhoks’ (mud-houses) in the higher reaches of Kathua district and announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakhs for credible information on them. Kathua district witnessed a deadly ambush by terrorists on an army patrol in […]
Lt Guv hands over appointment letter to wife of civilian driver killed in Reasi terror attack
Jammu, Aug 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate ground, to Renu Sharma, wife of Vijay Kumar, who was killed in Reasi Terror attack. Vijay Kumar, a resident of Reasi, was driving the bus carrying pilgrims which was attacked by the Terrorists on June 09. The Lt Governor assured […]
PM Modi reiterates commitment to protecting lions
NEW DELHI, Aug 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government’s commitment to protecting lions on the occasion of World Lion Day on Saturday. He said on X, “On World Lion Day, I compliment all those working on Lion conservation and reiterate our commitment to protecting these majestic big cats. India, as we all […]
SC dismisses plea seeking postponement of NEET-PG
NEW DELHI, Aug 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking postponement of the NEET-PG examination, scheduled for August 11, which claimed that candidates have been allocated cities that are highly inconvenient for them to reach. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala […]
Northern Army commander visits forward areas in Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Jammu, Aug 9 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar visited forward areas in Ladakh and complimented the troops maintaining high morale and professionalism for future challenges. “Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander visited forward areas and was briefed on the cutting-edge technological integration and operational preparedness,” Northern Command said […]