Def min calls off scheduled visit to Jammu
LoC remained calm as no shelling reported
Jammu: An uneasy calm prevailed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with no report of ceasefire violation by Pakistan over the past 20 hours, officials said on Thursday. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called off her scheduled visit to Jammu province on Thursday to review the situation […]
SASB reduces period of Amarnath Yatra to 46 days
Yatra to begin from 1st July, will end on Aug 15
\Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra this year will begin July 1, and go on for 46 days, it was announced here on Thursday. The decision was taken by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik, at its meeting at the Raj Bhavan here. A SASB statement said that the duration and […]
Using Official Secrets Act against media ‘reprehensible’: Editors Guild
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Thursday unequivocally condemned Attorney General’s remarks before the Supreme Court pertaining to the documents based on which the media had reported on the Rafale deal, saying any attempt to use the Official Secrets Act against the media is as “reprehensible” as asking journalists to disclose their sources. […]
NC won’t compromise with interests of ST, SC: Omar
Says from its inception, party championed cause of weaker sections
Srinagar: Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah Thursday said that party (NC) will not compromise with the interests of Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC). Omar reaffirmed commitment of his party to the empowerment of downtrodden segments including ST and SC in Jammu and Kashmir, saying though much has […]
Guv, political parties condemn grenade attack at Jammu bus stand
Jammu: Mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday condemned the grenade attack at a crowded bus stand here that left a teenager dead and 32 others injured, with the BJP pledging to wipe out terrorism and the Congress expressing concern over security preparedness. Condemning the attack, Governor Satya Pal Malik directed the administration to […]
WUCMA spends 45.94 crores out of Rs 60 crore, Adv Kumar told
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar Thursday took stock of the working of Wular Conservation & Monitoring Authority (WUCMA). The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forests Manoj Kumar Diwedi, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Chief Executive Director WUCMA. The issues faced in the implementation of the project were put forth by […]
Smart City project: 128 bus stops to come up in Srinagar
Srinagar: The district administration Srinagar on Wednesday said at least 128 bus stops will come up in Srinagar City under the Smart City Project at various locations here. Authorities have also decided to initiate repair and restoration work on 27 roads in Srinagar City A meeting to finalise steps for decongestion of traffic, regulation of […]
Guns fail to fall silent on LoC
Jammu: The Pakistan army Wednesday targeted dozens of forward posts and villages with artillery guns along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts, officials said. The intense shelling and firing from across the border continued throughout the night in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district, while it started in Krishna Ghati sector of […]
No further extension in winter vacations after Mar 09: Govt
Adv Ganie directs officials to conduct exams on time
Srinagar: The state government on Wednesday said the winter vacations in winter zone will not be extended beyond March 09, directing that the examinations shall be conducted as per the schedule. Advisor to Governor, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai, who holds the charge of Education Department, said that there will be no further extension in winter vacations […]
Bank guard says his rifle is ‘missing’, police starts investigation
Srinagar: A security guard has reported that his 12-bore rifle has gone missing from a bank in Kumdalan area of Shopian, officials said Wednesday. A police official said that the weapon has gone missing from the JK Bank branch Kumdalan last night. “The police are investigating the matter after the guard reported the rifle missing […]
