Ensure punishment to those involved in killing of civilians: PAGD to President Kovind
Srinagar: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has appealed to President Ram Nath Kovind to ensure that the rule of law prevails in Jammu and Kashmir and those “erring officials” involved in the killing of civilians in the Hyderpora encounter are brought to book and punished. In a letter to the President that was […]
India, China agree to hold next round of military talks soon
New Delhi: India and China on Thursday agreed to hold the next round of military talks at an early date to achieve the objective of complete disengagement in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh. At a virtual meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs, the two sides had “candid […]
Rajnath pays homage to fallen soldiers of battle of Rezang La
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh’s Rezang La, the site of an epic battle at an altitude of 18,000 feet where over 100 Indian troops inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese military 59 years ago displaying indomitable grit and bravery. The battle of Rezang La […]
Govt to ensure safe drinking water to every household: Lt Guv
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the government is committed to ensure safe drinking water to every household adding that every individual has the right to clean drinking water, sufficient water supply and basic services. “While substantial progress has been made in increasing access to clean drinking water in the last one […]
Term 2nd Examination: SCERT announces change in timing for 8th Class
Srinagar: The State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT) Kashmir division Thursday announced the change in timing of the 8th class Term 2nd Examination, Session 2021 (Kashmir Division) scheduled with effect from Monday, 22 November, 2021. As per the statement issued here it has been informed that the new timing for the said examination […]
Kulgam encounter: TRF, Hizb commanders among five killed
Srinagar: District commanders of The Resistance Front (TRF) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) were among five militants killed in twin encounters with security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam, police said on Thursday. The encounters took place in Goplapora and Pombay areas of the South Kashmir district on Wednesday. While three militants were killed in the Pombay […]
JK reports 223 fresh covid-19 cases, two deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 223 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Thursday. Among the fresh cases, 32 were reported from Jammu Division and 191 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 334823. There were two deaths, one each from the Jammu and Kashmir […]
Press Council of India delegation arrives in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Fact Finding Committee (FFC) of Press Council of India (PCI) Thursday arrived in Srinagar as part of their five day visit to Jammu and Kashmir for exclusive interaction with media fraternity of the Union Territory. The three member committee visiting the UT is comprised of Prakash Dubey, member PCI and Group Editor ‘Dainik […]
Separate CAT benches set up in Jammu, Srinagar
New Delh: The Centre has created separate benches of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which adjudicates service matters of central government employees, in Jammu and Srinagar, according to a Personnel Ministry order. It had in May last year announced creation of a bench in Jammu with its jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Jammu and […]
Over 115 crore vaccine doses administered in India: Health Ministry
New Delhi: The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 115 crore on Thursday, the Union Health Ministry said. According to officials, over 80 per cent of the eligible population in India have received the first dose of the vaccine while more than 41 per cent have been fully inoculated. In […]
