Situation in JK much better now: DGP

Srinagar: Situation in Jammu and Kashmir is much better than before and the graph of terrorism is coming down, Union territory’s police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday. However, he said the launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) were intact and there was a huge pressure to push terrorists into the Valley. “The situation […]

Govt scraps ‘discriminatory’ pay fixation rules

Brings all employees on equal-footing in terms of salary

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday scrapped the Probationer (Condition of Service, Pay and Allowances) and Fixation Rules, 2020, to bring all employees being appointed on equal-footing in terms of salary and other benefits. The decision was taken by the Administrative Council, which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The […]

India helped world to discover true potential of democracy: Prez Murmu

New Delhi: India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday. In her maiden address to the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, Murmu said major […]

Cop injured in Nowhatta encounter

Srinagar: A cop was injured during an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Nowhatta area of Srinagar on Sunday on the eve of the Independence Day, police said. Chance #encounter started in Nowhatta area of #Srinagar. Police & CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter. A […]

JK reports 563 fresh covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 563 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said that 58 cases were reported from Jammu division and 505 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 473782. Among the cases, 173056 are from […]

1850-metre tricolour displayed in Srinagar, official says ‘longest’ in country

Srinagar: An over 1850-metre long tricolour, the “longest” in the country, was Sunday displayed here at an event attended by about 5,000 people, an official spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said it added an “illustrious chapter in J&K history”. The tricolour was on show at the Bakshi Stadium here under the […]

Lt Guv launches 2nd phase of Skill Development Training Program

Phase to target women, youth in BFSI Sector

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday launched the second phase of Skill Development Training Program for women and youth in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) Sector, here at SKICC. In the second phase, 5000 youth from UT will be trained to tap the employment avenues in the flourishing Banking & Financial Services sector. Speaking […]

Independence Day eve: Multi-layer security grid put in place across Kashmir

Srinagar: A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place on the eve of Independence Day to conduct all official functions smoothly across Kashmir, officials said Saturday. Security forces also intensified frisking operations especially in the capital city of Srinagar and on various points on Srinagar-Jammu and Srinagar-Baramulla and Srinagar-Qazigund highway stretch, they said. “There […]

Railways unveils overarch deck on Chenab railway bridge

Jammu: The ‘golden joint’ of the Chenab railway bridge, connecting two ends of the deck of the world’s highest railway bridge, was unveiled in Reasi district on Saturday. The bridge will prove direct connectivity to the Kashmir valley. The unveiling of the overarch deck saw bursting of firecrackers and people from different parts of the […]