Death due to electrocution
Govt sanctions enhanced ex-gratia for families of power dept employees
Jammu: An enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh has been announced for families of employees and daily wagers of Power Development Department who die due to electrocution. Till now Rs three lakh was given as ex-gratia in such cases. The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday approved […]
BDC polls witness massive turnout
Srinagar: Over 98 per cent out of 26,629 eligible panchs and sarpanchs voted in Block Development Councils (BDCs) elections in J&K amid boycott by mainstream political parties and unprecedented security arrangements to prevent any militant attack and other violence. An official spokesperson on Thursday said that 98.3 per cent votes were polled in the BDC […]
Grenade attack in Kulgam leaves three injured
Kulgam: At least three troopers were injured after militants hurled a grenade in the premises of ITI College in Chawalgam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, sources said Thursday. They said that troopers stationed at ITI College fired a couple of shots in the air after militants lobbed a grenade towards them. Sources added that […]
Two youth killed in road mishap
Udhampur: Two youth were killed in a road mishap in Udhampur district of Jammu region, police said on Thursday. According to police, two motorcycle borne youth hit a truck near Sayal. The incident left them critical injured and they died on the spot. The deceased were identified as Vishal Sagar and Nishant Sharma, both residents […]
LoC firing leaves woman dead in north Kashmir
Srinagar: A woman died and two other civilians were injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the LoC in the Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing, resulting in the death and injuries. Properties have also been damaged, they said, adding the Indian Army has […]
Department of Registration created in JK, 7 commissions disbanded
Srinagar: As the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K will come into existence from October 31, the State Administrative Council (SAC) has accorded sanction to the creation of a new Department of Registration under the Registration Act, 1908. The centre on August 5 scrapped Article 370 and Article 35 A, besides dividing the state into […]
MCCH Anantnag ‘fails’ to implement centrally sponsored scheme
Anantnag: Maternity and Child Care Hospital here in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district has not implemented Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) scheme under which pregnant women and parents of sick new- born get free medical service. The hospital administration has been charging money for the tests conducted by pregnant women. Dozens of pregnant women complained and […]
Admission of students under PMSSS
Masoodi appreciates role of State Governor
Srinagar: The erstwhile J&K State Commission for Protection of Women and Child Rights Thursday thanked Governor Satya Pal Malik for ensuring the admission of those Kashmiri students under Prime Minister’s Sponsored Scholarship Scheme who were unable to attend different colleges across India on the scheduled date due to communication blockade. The Chairperson of erstwhile J&K […]
Abdullah’s seek a place on the ‘unity’ bandwagon
Say no to seeking legal remedy for release
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and his father and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah have asked their party men not to seek legal remedy for their release unless other detained leaders in the state are released too. The two NC leaders have been under detention since 5 August when the Narendra […]
Romana hit and run case: Court awards lifer to accused, asks SLSA to compensate victim’s mother
Srinagar: A local court on Monday pronounced its judgment in the ‘Romana hit and run case, by awarding life imprisonment to the accused. The court also directed the State Legal Services Authority to pay a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the mother of the victim. Rejecting all defense pleas raised by the counsel for […]
