Money debited by private bank without authorisation, alleged businessman
Srinagar: A Kashmir-based businessman has alleged that Rs 2 lakh was withdrawn from his HDFC Bank account without authorisation and transferred to the account of a judicial magistrate in Tamil Nadu, prompting questions over procedural lapses by the private bank. Irfan Ahmad Bhat, managing director of Modern Sweets and Confectioners, claimed the amount was debited […]
Bhalla calls for restoration of J&K’s statehood
Says ‘people deserve same rights and privileges’ Jammu: Asserting the prolonged delay in restoring statehood is a grave injustice fostering a sense of alienation in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Raman Bhalla on Friday said that a full-fledged state is essential to address the unique socio-economic, cultural and political aspirations of the diverse region. Bhalla, […]
Search for terrorists in Kishtwar enters day 3, cordon strengthened
Jammu: A search operation by security forces to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Kishtwar district entered the third day on Friday, with additional deployment made in the area to reinforce the cordon, officials said. The operation follows an encounter that broke out between the terrorists and the security forces in the […]
Div Com, IGP, DC, SSP Sgr, join Muharram procession at Lal Chowk
Serve water to mourners Srinagar: With a symbolic gesture of unity and service, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Inspector General of Police ((IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdhi, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Akshay Labroo, and SSP Srinagar Dr Sundeep Chakarvourti on Friday joined the traditional 8th Muharram procession at Lal Chowk Srinagar, where they served […]
Five lakh homeless people in JK to get permanent shelter: Union Minister Chouhan
Srinagar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the central government has identified around five lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir who do not have permanent homes and efforts are being made to provide them housing under a government scheme. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the minister said the Prime Minister has […]
ICAI President, others call on Lt Guv in Sgr
SRINAGAR: CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, an official spokesman said. Later, Master Amaan Khan, a young National-level Wushu player also met Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the 12-year-old athlete hailing from Baramulla on winning the Bronze medal at […]
CM Omar visits SKIMS to enquire about health of Mehbooba Mufti’s mother
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday went to SKIMS Hospital Soura on learning about the ill-health of mother of Mehbooba Mufti, PDP President & former chief minister. The Chief Minister enquired about her health and wished her a speedy recovery. CM also met the family members at the hospital. CM was accompanied by Advisor Nasir […]
CM flags off fleet of water tankers to strengthen drinking water supply
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, along-with Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana Thursday flagged off a fleet of 10 water tankers from the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. This special initiative has been undertaken to ensure adequate water supply especially during Muharram. The initiative aims to augment water supply services across Kashmir valley, particularly in water-stressed areas facing […]
Cyber Police solves multiple cases of cyber fraud in Kupwara
Srinagar: In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Cell of District Police Kupwara successfully solved multiple cases of online financial fraud and recovered a total amount of ₹11,06,555.82/- through a combination of court interventions and advanced cyber tactics, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that over the past months, the Cyber Cell Kupwara received a […]
Army pays rich tribute to ‘Naushera Ka Sher’ Brig Usman
Wreath laid at his grave in Delhi New Delhi: The Indian Army on Thursday paid tribute to Brigadier Mohammad Usman, who had laid down his life on this very day in the 1947-48 India-Pakistan war, after leading from the front in the fierce battle of Naushera, with “conspicuous courage and inspirational leadership” that had turned […]
