RHPCL, MEIL ink contract agreement for execution of 850MW Ratle HEP
LG calls for comprehensive mechanism for skilling of the local people
JAMMU: Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL) and Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) Monday inked a contract agreement for the turnkey execution of 850MW Ratle HEP within a stipulated timeframe. In presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the contract agreement was signed between Sh. Deepak Saigal, CEO, RHPCL and Sh. Umamaheswara Reddy, Vice President, […]
Occupation of migrant land: Govt empowers more officers to order evictions
Srinagar: In a significant move, the administration of J&K Union Territory has empowered more officers to undertake the process of eviction of unauthorized occupants from migrant land. In a notification issued here the Department of Revenue has designated Additional Deputy Commissioners/ Assistant Commissioners of DCs/ ACRs in the areas where SDMs are not posted/designated, Sub-Divisional […]
TRAI suggests 39% cut in base price across spectrum bands
New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended about 39 per cent reduction in the reserve or floor price for the sale of spectrum for mobile services, including the latest 5G offering, as it looked to match revenue expectations with the industry’s paying capacity. With large swathes of spectrum remaining unsold in the last two […]
Man awarded 10 years imprisonment for raping minor
Jammu: A court here on Monday awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to a man for raping a 15-year-old girl in Udhampur district about five years ago. Principal Sessions Judge, Udhampur, Y P Bourney, also slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on Mangal Kumar, a resident of Chattrari-Majalta village. He was found guilty of raping the […]
Two militants killed in Kulgam gunfight
Srinagar: Two militants were killed and as many policemen were injured in a gunfight at Khurbatpora area of Kulgam on Monday evening, officials said. “One Pakistani (militant) (code name Chacha) and one hybrid (militant) killed. 02 Police Personnel also injured. They are being evacuated to hospital. Encounter going on: IGP Kashmir,” Police said in a […]
Festivals should be celebrated as festivals: Jitendra Singh
Says anti-nationals misusing festivals to create unnecessary dispute
Jammu: Elements misusing festivals to create an unnecessary dispute are anti-national , Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday, asserting all festivals should be observed like festivals only. He also expressed satisfaction over the arrangements being made for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas and said J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is […]
BSF-IG reviews security along LoC in Gurez
Srinagar: BSF Inspector General (IG) Raja Babu Singh on Sunday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the troops deployed in Gurez Valley along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, a senior officer said. He visited forward posts of the Border Security Force (BSF) and met troops. He was briefed about the current […]
JK reports zero covid-19 cases, deaths in more than two years
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir registered zero COVID-19 cases and deaths related to it on Monday. A day after Kashmir Valley logged 30 fresh Covid-19 cases, no case was reported in the Valley today for the first time in more than two years. Jammu division had no case for the sixth consecutive day today, officials said. […]
Two foreign militants of LeT outfit killed in Srinagar encounter: Police
Duo were involved in killing of CRPF man in Sgr on April 4; will seize property of house owner where militants were hiding: IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar
Srinagar: Two foreign militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with police and CRPF at Bishembar Nagar area of Srinagar, police said Sunday. Talking to reporters here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that police while acting on a lead sealed the suspected house early this morning. “After closing in […]
SIA conducts searches at multiple locations in terror funding case by LeT mastermind
Srinagar: State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Sunday conducted searches at multiple locations in a case of fund raising and financial assistance by a terrorist mastermind of LeT, based in Pakistan to its cadres and associates across India to further terrorist activities in the UT of J&K. According to a statement, issued to […]
