Congress’ JK unit congratulates party leadership on successful struggle for caste survey
Jammu: The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and the party leadership over its successful struggle for a caste survey. Gandhi’s efforts forced the government to accept the Congress’ long-standing demand for a caste survey, according to the resolution. “A […]
Police cracks down on cross-border terror networks, attaches property of LeT terrorist in Poonch
Jammu: Stepping up its offensive against cross-border terror networks, the police on Thursday attached the immovable property of a terrorist belonging to the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The action was taken under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), under which a case was registered against the […]
JK Samadhan 2.0- Quality, timely disposal of grievances cornerstone of efficient administration: CS
JAMMU: In a comprehensive review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, the functioning of the public grievance redressal system under the JK Samadhan 2.0 portal was evaluated, with a focus on the pace, quality and effectiveness of responses by the government departments and district administrations. The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Public […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Kulgam, one in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Kulgam and Awantipora besides recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Lavdoora Qazigund crossing intercepted a vehicle (Alto Car) bearing registration number JK14J-1218 with two persons on board. They […]
US-based Ghulam Nabi Fai declared proclaimed offender by NIA court
Srinagar: An NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday declared Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based lobbyist, a proclaimed offender. “Police in Budgam have successfully secured the declaration of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai as a proclaimed offender through the Special Judge, NIA Court, Budgam,” a police spokesperson said. Fai, a resident of […]
Army jawan killed in avalanche cremated in Kathua
Jammu: An Army jawan, who lost his life in an avalanche in Ladakh’s Kargil sector, was cremated with full military honours in his village in Kathua district on Thursday. The wreath-laying ceremony and military funeral of Sepoy Harish Singh of 18 Dogra Rifles were held in his native village, Jandore. Singh’s body was brought to […]
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma takes charge of Army’s Northern Command
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, a decorated officer with rich operational experience, on Thursday assumed charge as the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, officials said. He succeeded Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar, who superannuated on April 30. “Lt Gen Sharma assumed the appointment of GOC-in-C, Northern Command, today. The […]
Government employee booked in DA case in Doda
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against a government official for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, an official said. The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the value of movable and immovable properties owned by Shahilal Showkat Ali, who […]
Kashmiri woodcutter held in Himachal for brandishing axe when asked to register with police
Bilaspur (HP): Police have taken a Kashmiri ‘charani’ or woodcutter into custody for allegedly brandished an axe when a cop asked him to get registered with the police at Ghumarwin in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, officials said on Thursday. There was tension at Dakdi Chowk in Ghumarwin on Wednesday when Kashmiri woodcutters in the area […]
CCS reviews JK security situation
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister NarendraModi is understood to have reviewed the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid speculations about India’s possible response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The CCS took place a day after PM Modi held a meeting with the top defence brass on the […]