Tarigami bats for job, land rights for JK residents
Slams BJP for undermining Dogra legacy Jammu: Central Committee Member and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami, called for the restoration of job and land rights for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, as originally guaranteed by Maharaja Hari Singh. Tarigami also demanded that the region be restored to its original constitutional status, emphasizing the need […]
Sopore man missing in Delhi since 19 days, family seeks whereabouts
Sopore: Family members and friends of a 35-year-old vendor from Sopore on Thursday held a peaceful protest, seeking his whereabouts, stating that he has gone missing in Delhi under mysterious circumstances. Speaking to reporters, the family members of Shabir Ahmed Shah said that he went to Delhi on December 31 last year to purchase some […]
Sajjad Lone criticizes NC for ignoring ground issues in JK
Says message of pain endured by people of J&K in 2019 missing from speech Srinagar: Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday described LG’s address as a “love letter” from the National Conference (NC) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the J&K Assembly. During discussions on the Motion of Thanks on the LG’s […]
Govt will examine need for establishing Tourist Development Authority for Gurez: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the Tourism Department shall examine the need for establishing Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for Gurez. During his address in the Legislative Assembly, Omar, said that J&K has recently gained recognition as a tourist destination. “In 2022, Gurez Valley received the best of the destination award emphasising […]
Admin set to launch UT wide campaign against drug menace
CS reviews preparations with stakeholders to make it a big success JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to assess the preparations being made by the Information Department for a UT wide informational and educational campaign aimed at creating awareness about the hazards and prevention of drug abuse. Present in the […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq attacks BJP leader for ‘outrageous’ remarks against ‘martyrs’
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday hit out at BJP leader Sunil Sharma for making “outrageous” remarks against the “martyrs” of July 13, 1931. More than 20 unarmed protesters were killed by the soldiers of the Dogra army on July 13, 1931 during an uprising against Maharaja Hari Singh. Leader of Opposition in J-K Legislative […]
‘You are in my heart and a younger brother’: CM Abdullah to AAP MLA Malik
Jammu: “You are in my heart and a younger brother,” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told sulking Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Mehraj Malik after he complained about being provided a seat behind the opposition BJP members in the House. Abdullah made the remarks shortly after Malik, who represents the Doda Assembly constituency, […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag achieved a significant breakthrough during an area domination operation conducted by police in Pazalpora area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK02AV-1235 was intercepted at a surprise naka near Pazalpora crossing on the old NHW. Upon searching the vehicle, […]
Police organizes awareness programme on New Criminal Laws
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla organized an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws at Govt Degree College Pattan, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The event was chaired by SDPO Pattan and attended by Principal and staff of said College and other respectables of the area. The event aimed to familiarize stakeholders with key amendments and provisions […]
Police organizes one-day ‘Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas’ in Budgam
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday conducted various programmes at several police establishments across Budgam district with the aim to educate the public about cyber threats and safety measures, a police spokesman said. He said that police officers on the occasion discussed various cyber threats, including hacking techniques, phishing, identity theft and emphasized preventive measures to protect […]