Compassionate Appointments must not be delayed: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for expediting the process and to see what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process. The Chief Minister made these remarks while handing over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Pulwama, seizes 392 grams of contraband
SRINAGAR, Apr 6 (PTI): Police on Monday arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 392 grams of contraband substance in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama, officials said. The accused, Vikas Ahmad Lone, was apprehended at a checkpoint established at Circular Road near Gangoo Crossing, they said. “Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police […]
Ganderbal encounter probe: CM Omar calls for transparency, timely disclosure of facts
Srinagar, Apr 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said a probe into the alleged fake encounter in Ganderbal should be conducted without delay, adding that the truth must be placed before the public. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said judicial or magisterial inquiries take time and may not be feasible to initiate […]
No unusual volatility in prices of essential items, govt monitoring situation: Officials
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The government on Monday said there is no “unusual volatility” in prices of essential commodities on account of West Asia crisis and it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country. The Centre said it has sufficient stocks of wheat and rice to meet the […]
MeT predicts rains, snow from Tuesday afternoon, flood warning for Zojila, Mughal Road
Srinagar, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast widespread rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday afternoon, warning of flooding risks along the Zojila Pass and Mughal Road. Director Meteorological Department, Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday […]
NIA begins probe into arms smuggling through drones across India-Pakistan border
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy aimed at carrying out terror attacks in India, officials said on Monday. Acting on a directive from the Union home ministry, the anti-terror agency […]
‘Will be a dream come true’: JK Waqf chief on reservation for women in Parliament
Srinagar, Apr 6 (PTI) The passage of Women’s Reservation Act amendments would be an inspiring step and a dream come true for the womenfolk of the country, BJP leader and Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi sad here on Monday. “This is an inspiring step for us and we welcome it. It will […]
Security scare at Delhi Assembly as car driven by masked man breaks through iron gate
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) A car driven by a masked man forced through one of the boundary gates of the Delhi Assembly premises, leading to a security scare on Monday afternoon, officials said. The car, bearing a UP registration number, entered the Assembly premises breaking through Gate No. 2 at around 2 PM, they […]
SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to prevent cattle intrusion on highways
NEW DELHI, Apr 6 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to ensure that stray cattle is kept away from national and state highways across the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Centre […]
Trump threatens to strike Iran’s infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened
Dubai, Apr 6 (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge […]