Delhi court issues arrest warrants against 8 HM operatives
New Delhi: A Delhi court has issued arrest warrants against eight alleged Hizb-ul-Mujahideen operatives on charges of money laundering related to funding militant and secessionist activities in Kashmir valley. Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against Gulam Nabi Khan, Umer Farooq Shera, Manzoor Ahmad Dar, Zaffar Hussain Bhat, Nazir Ahmad Dar, Abdul […]
Two held for attacking girls during robbery bid
Srinagar: Police on Friday arrested two men for allegedly injuring two girls who thwarted their robbery attempt in the Batamaloo area here, officials said. The accused have been identified as Umar Yousuf Wani, a resident of Firdous Abad in Batamaloo, and Habil Yaseen, a resident of Dal Colony in Bemina, they said. Preliminary investigation revealed […]
CS advocates regular efforts towards enhancing Public Service Delivery
Reviews progress on different sectors of Kashmir valley
SRINAGAR: Emphasizing added efficiency and accountability in functioning of government offices, Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Friday exhorted upon the officers to put in regular efforts towards enhancing public service delivery to ensure more responsive and transparent governance to people. Chief Secretary stated this while chairing a high level meeting held here to assess […]
Former NC provincial vice-president, six panchayat members join BJP
Jammu: Former senior provincial vice-president of the National Conference Anil Dhar and six panchayat members were among 13 leaders to join the BJP here on Friday. Welcoming them into the party fold, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina said it was the party’s good governance and its “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” policy […]
Plea for disqualification of 10 councilors dismissed
CEO says split has taken place in Congress in SMC
Srinagar: J&K’s chief electoral officer has dismissed a plea seeking disqualification of 10 Congress councilors of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) for “defying the party whip” and voting in favour of incumbent mayor Junaid Azim Mattu. In an order issued here the CEO has dismissed the applications seeking disqualification of Congress councilors, saying they are […]
Various public delegations call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Various public delegations including members of Youth Action Committee, Bhaderwah; Shahabad Development Forum and Jammu Kashmir Reserved Categories Empowerment Alliance Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhavan. The delegation of Youth Action Committee, Bhaderwah led by its Chairman, Naseer Mehboob, discussed with the Lt Governor various issues of his area including […]
JK’s Handicrafts are repository of India’s creative traditions: Lt Guv

Launches QR Code based mechanism for certification, labeling of handmade carpets
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday launched QR Code based mechanism, which is first of its kind in the country, for certification and labeling of handmade carpets of Jammu and Kashmir. With the QR-based application, customers can check and verify authenticity and other requisite details of carpets produced in Jammu Kashmir UT. The Lt Governor […]
Govt, OYO Group launch rural ‘home stay’ project

Rural Home stay will encourage micro-entrepreneurs: Lt Guv
JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Government and world’s leading travel tech platform, OYO Group Thursday launched rural home stay under project “Crown of Incredible India” in a special event presided by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor announced Rs. 50,000 special financial assistance to youth willing to establish a home stay unit. […]
India among top five economies for ease of starting new business: Global Survey
London: India is among the top five easiest places to start a new business, a global consortium of over 500 researchers said on Thursday in its latest report, putting the country on top amongst low-income economies on different entrepreneurial framework conditions. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021/2022 report, unveiled at the Dubai Expo, gathered data […]
JK reports 547 fresh covid-19 cases, 7 deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 547 fresh covid-19 infections during the past 24 hours even as seven persons succumbed to the virus, officials said Thursday. They said 307 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 240 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall infection tally to 449333. On January 8, 655 cases were […]