Helicopter ambulance among 3 choppers to be procured for LS polls
Jammu: The election department will procure three helicopters, including air-ambulance for the forthcoming LoK Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and has floated request for proposals (RFP) recently. These steps have been taken in the run up to the preparation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the RFP, the chief […]
LS poll preparedness: Election Commission begins consultation with political parties in JK
Srinagar: Political parties here on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls as the panel started two-day consultations with stakeholders to review preparedness for the upcoming general elections. The BJP too has expressed its readiness for simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and […]
Gulmarg, other higher reaches receive fresh snowfall
Light rains lash plains Srinagar: Light rains lashed plains while higher reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that in the last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. Tuesday, Srinagar received traces of rain, Pahalgam 0.6mm, Kupwara 0.2mm, Kokernag 1.2mm while Gulmarg received 2cms of snowfall. Regarding temperature, […]
J&K leads India in job creation under PMEGP
Srinagar: At national level, Jammu and Kashmir has topped for generating maximum employment under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). As per the figures, the union territory received the highest assistance for projects under the scheme and even surpassed states like Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for generating maximum employment under PMEGP. Figures suggest […]
Jammu Kashmir National Front banned by govt under UAPA
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In an order, the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the JKNF, a constituent of the hardline Hurriyat Conference, an “unlawful association” with immediate effect. The government said the JKNF has been “indulging […]
Govt committed to uprooting terror forces to ensure security of people: Amit Shah
New Delhi: The government is committed to uprooting terror forces to ensure the security of the people of the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday after the Jammu Kashmir National Front was banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In a post on X, Shah said, “The outfit was found carrying out secessionist […]
Special CBI court convicts railway official in bribery case
Jammu: A special CBI court here on Tuesday convicted a railway official for taking bribe to reduce penalty charges 10 years ago, officials said. Special Judge Bala Jyoti convicted Tilak Raj, then Head Goods Clerk who was arrested red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 for reducing the penalty charges, levied due to […]
BJP is set to create record by getting 76 per cent votes in LS elections: Koul
Jammu: Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Jammu and Kashmir BJP general secretary Ashok Koul on Tuesday launched a special micro-donation campaign for the party here and said the BJP is set to create record by registering victory by getting 76 per cent votes. Koul launched the special micro donation campaign for the BJP in a […]
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections Govt announces implementation of CAA
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday implemented the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a move that comes four years after the contentious law was passed and paves the way for citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The rules were notified days ahead of the expected announcement of the Lok Sabha elections. […]
Ramadhan moon cited, first day of Ramadhan today
Srinagar/New Delhi: The holy month of fasting Ramadhan will begin in J&K on March 12 as the Crecent moon has been sighted tonight, Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam announced. “The first day of the fasting month of Ramadhan will be on Tuesday in J&K. The Crecent moon has been sighted and there is enough evidence,” Mufti […]
