MeT predicts isolated rains in Kashmir
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated rains in next 24 hours, minimum temperature decreased at most places in Kashmir Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 15.8°C against 16.3°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.5°C during this time of the year […]
Kashmiri Pandit employees reiterate demand for relocation outside Valley
Jammu: Kashmiri Pandit employees on Monday staged another protest demonstration here, reiterating the demand for their relocation outside the Valley till peace is restored there. Hundreds of employees, both men and women, assembled under the banner of ‘All Migrant Employee Association Kashmir’ outside the Press Club carrying placards, some of which read, “Don’t rehabilitate us […]
POCSO Act- New charge can be added during criminal trial: HC
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has held that a new charge under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act can be added to a criminal trial by the order of a Sessions Court judge. A man, facing charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for offences of procuration of a minor girl, […]
100 terrorists killed in Kashmir in 2022 so far
Srinagar: Security forces have killed 100 terrorists in Kashmir during counter insurgency operations since the beginning of this year with Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit bearing the maximum brunt as it lost 63 cadres, officials said here on Monday. “Security forces have eliminated 100 terrorists, including 29 foreigners, since the beginning of this year in Kashmir,” the officials […]
Amarnath Yatra: JMC to deploy over 350 sanitation workers
Jammu: Over 350 sanitation workers will be deployed during the upcoming Amarnath yatra, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) said on Monday, as it unveiled various initiatives to make the annual pilgrimage memorable for the intending devotees. The 43-day-long yatra to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath is scheduled to start on June 30 from the […]
Govt promotes Special Scale Officer of JKAS to Super Time Scale
SRINAGAR: The Government Monday promoted a Special Scale Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Accounts Service (JKAS) to the Super Time Scale of the service. An order issued in this regard by Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government reads “Sanction is hereby accorded to the promotion of Mrs. Neeraj Gupta Bakshi, Special Scale Officer […]
Govt. provides relief to Houseboat Owners and Shikarawalas
Approves providing timber at concessional prices for repair and maintenance
SRINAGAR: Giving big relief to the houseboat owners and Shikarawalas of Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal of Tourism Department to provide subsidized timber for repairs and maintenance of houseboats and taxi shikaras. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant […]
AC approves establishment of SIA in J&K, creation of 252 posts
SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal of Home Department to create new posts under different categories for establishment of State Investigation Agency (SIA) in Jammu and Kashmir. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K […]
Three local LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter: IGP
Srinagar: Three militants of LeT outfit have been killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces in Drabgam village of Pulwama district on Saturday evening, police said here. Kashmir zone police on its official Twitter handle informed that three LeT militants were killed in the encounter, while arms and ammunition were also recovered […]
LeT militant of Ganderbal killed in Srinagar chance encounter: IGP
Srinagar: A militant of LeT outfit was killed in a chance encounter in Kreesbal Palpora locality of Sangam in Srinagar district on Sunday evening, police said here. Kashmir zone police while quoting IGP on its official Twitter handle said that LeT militant Adil Parray of Ganderbal was killed in the chance encounter. IGP said that […]
