KP delegation meets Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

Demand relocation to Jammu or any other place

Srinagar: A 25-member Kashmiri Pandit delegation Friday met J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanded relocation from Kashmir to Jammu or some other place on fast-track basis stating that nothing was worth a life. “Twenty five members from our community met LG Sinha. Top bureaucrats were also present there. They heard us patiently. We submitted […]

Two policemen suspended for failing to act in blackmailing case

Jammu: Two police personnel were suspended for allegedly failing to take action in a blackmailing case of a prominent businessman, officials said on Friday. A businessman was honey trapped and later blackmailed by two persons, identified as Sourav and Ravi, they said. A sub-inspector and a munshi of police post Chatha were suspended for their […]

Selection of Chairman, Members of JKPSC

High level panel to make recommendations for appointments

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday formed a search committee headed by chief secretary for making suitable recommendations for selection of chairman and members of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. According to an order the five member committee headed by Chief Secretary comprises of Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Agriculture Production Department, […]

MoS Home Affairs concludes two day tour of Anantnag

ANANTNAG: Union Minister of State for Home Affair, Ajay Kumar Mishra concluded his two day tour of Anantnag at Pahalgam here Friday. On the second day of his tour, the MoS visited Govt Higher Secondary School Pahalgam. The students had put up a colourful cultural show welcoming the dignitary to the school. The students from […]

Govt reinstates JKPS officer Maqsood-ul-Zaman

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday revoked the suspension order of JKPS officer, Mazqsood-ul-Zaman and reinstated him with immediate effect. “As recommended by the Review Committee, suspension of Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman, JKPS (SSP), ordered vide Government Order No.184-Home of 2021 dated 16.08.2021, is hereby revoked and he is reinstated with immediate effect. The period […]

Two JKAS officers transferred

Srinagar: The government Friday ordered transfer of two JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Skill Development Department. Garbi Rashid, JKAS, Collector, […]

Night temperature decreases at most places in JK

Srinagar: The night temperature on Friday recorded a fall in J&K barring Gulmarg and Jammu following light rainfall last evening. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar received 1.0mm of rain and recorded a low of 13.6°C against 15.0°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.6°C during this […]

Minor girl charred to death in Dal Lake blaze

Srinagar: A nine-year-old girl was charred to death in an overnight blaze at Dal Lake in Srinagar. Official sources said that a 09-year-old girl was charred to death in an overnight fire incident at Ghat number 16 Dal Lake Srinagar. They said that fire broke out in Kareem house boat opposite Ghat number 16 Boulevard, […]

26 foreign terrorists killed in JK since January: IGP

Srinagar: Security forces have killed 26 foreign terrorists affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad outfits in Jammu and Kashmir during the first five months of the year, a senior police officer said on Thursday. “So far, 26 foreign terrorists have been neutralised this year,” Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar said after three Lashkar […]