Protests in Jammu over AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s remarks against particular community
Jammu: Scores of protests rocked the Jammu region following remarks by AAP MLA Mehraj Malik against a particular community, with organisations demanding an apology from him. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly on Thursday, Malik said, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. They are addicted […]
Proposals for new housing colonies in JK to be placed for approval: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that its intention is to establish new housing colonies to address the growing demand for affordable housing across the Union Territory. In a reply to a question raised by Ch. Vikram Randhawa, the Housing and Urban Development minister stated that proposals for establishing new housing colonies […]
CBI arrests forest guard for demanding, accepting bribe
Jammu: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a forest guard for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 in Kathua district, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. Vipin Pathania, posted at the Billawar zonal office of the Jammu and Kashmir forest department, was trapped following a complaint that he sought a bribe […]
SDH Kokernag gets 24×7 power supply through dedicated feeder
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday said that a proposal regarding construction of a receiving station at Nowbugh Larnoo in Kokernag is under technical evaluation, including the survey and feasibility check. The Minister, on behalf of the Chief Minister, was replying to a question raised by Zafar Ali Khatana. He informed the […]
Kot Bhalwal village site being developed into Scientific Solid Waste Management plant: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: The Kot Bhalwal village site in Jammu North Constituency is being developed into a Scientific Solid Waste Management plant through NAFED for scientific processing of waste. Minister for Health, Sakeena Itoo, stated this while replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Sham Lal Sharma. The Minister further said […]
SMC’s increases ‘Marriage Hall Fee’, locals denounce move
Appeal CM to announce a roll back Srinagar: As the wedding season approaches in Kashmir, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) recent decision to hike marriage and community hall booking charges from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per day has triggered widespread outrage. The sudden and steep increase has placed an unbearable financial burden on lower and middle-class […]
Sakeena Itoo visits fire-affected families in Kadipora, Anantnag
Takes stock of relief measures, assures full support from Govt. ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo visited Kadipora, Anantnag, to express solidarity with the families affected by devastating fire incident yesterday. MLAs Peerzada Mohd Sayeed, Abdul Majeed Larmi and Altaf Ahmad Wani, DC Anantnag Syed Fakhruddin Hamid and […]
Properties of drug peddlers attached in Anantnag
Srinagar: As part of its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag attached properties worth ₹75 lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, police attached a […]
Geology and Mining Department observes World Plantation Day
SRINAGAR: Geology and Mining Department, Kashmir organised a plantation drive to commemorate World Plantation Day. The drive was held with an aim to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. Addressing the gathering, Director Geology and Mining, Suraj Parkash Rukwal commended the efforts of employees in organizing the event and underscored the importance of World Plantation Day […]
Police books two notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police have booked two notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act in Anantnag and Kulgam after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authorities, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that in Anantnag, the accused Ishfaq Ahmad Mir son of Showkat Ahmad […]