Lt Governor visits family of slain goldsmith

Assures time bound probe, punishment to killers

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday visited the family of slain goldsmith, Satpal Nischal, who was killed by gunmen at his shop at Saraibala, Srinagar a few days ago, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members. Strongly condemning the killing, the Lt Governor said that a high-level investigation has already been initiated and assured […]

Admin in Pulwama to install GPS on MC vehicles

PULWAMA: In a novel step towards ushering accountability and transparency into the system, the District Administration Pulwama is installing GPS tracking devices in all the vehicles of Municipal Committees besides Geo tagging of collection and dumping sites to ensure strict vigilance over the movement of these vehicles. The District Administration is installing the tracking devices […]

Kargil Courier airlifts 75 passengers

Srinagar: AN-32 Kargil Courier, of Indian Air Force, operated Wednesday and airlifted 75 passengers. 21 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Srinagar, 27 passengers, including two infants, from Srinagar to Kargil and 27 passengers from Kargil to Jammu, chief coordinator Kargil AN32-flight said. The passengers were facilitated by Anwar Hussain, Liaison Officer Kargil, Mohammed Raza, […]

Two officials booked for GPF embezzlement in Jammu

Jammu: Two officials were booked after a embezzlement of Rs 33 lakh of provident fund of Geology and Mining Department employee was detected, a Crime Branch official said. A criminal case under various sections of penal and corruption laws was registered against the then drawing and disbursing officer Ajaz Mir and cashier Rohin Nanda for […]

Rule drafting as per new Labour Codes reviewed

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment Department, Saurabh Bhagat Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding drafting of Rules on Four Labour Codes notified by Central Government recently. The meeting was attended by Labour Commissioner, J&K, Abdul Rashid War; Deputy Labour Commissioners, Assistant Labour Commissioners and other concerned officers of the department. During the meeting detailed discussions […]

Directorate of Tourism Jammu hosts Lohri Festival

JAMMU: Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, for the first time organized a function at Bahu Gondola Station Jammu to celebrate Lohri-the auspicious festival, symbolizing fertility and the spark of life. The event started with lighting of traditional lamp by Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation, Chander Mohan Gupta, the Chief Guest and Director Tourism, Jammu, R.K Katoch amid […]

Militants lob grenade on CRPF party, no damages reported

Srinagar: Suspected militants on Wednesday lobbed a grenade towards a CRPF party in Rainawari area of Srinagar. However, officials said that no loss of life or injury was reported. Officials said that militants lobbed a grenade towards CRPF party from 21 battalion outside Chatti Padhsahi Gurudwara here in Rainawari area. “However, no loss of life […]

Six drug peddlers held, cash seized: Police

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested six drug peddlers from Awantipora, Budgam, Baramulla and Ganderbal. “Huge quantity of psychotropic substance and contraband substances recovered from their possession. Besides, cash amount of Rs 2.40 lacs was also seized,” police said in a statement issued here. In Awantipora, police said that officers from Police Station […]

Khanyar murder case: Three persons involved in the crime held: Police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested three persons involved in killing of a youth in Khanyar locality of Srinagar on Monday. A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that on January 11, 2021 at 09:50 PM, Police Station Khanyar received information from reliable sources that near Dastageer Sahib […]