Militant killed in Srinagar shootout, another escapes: Police
Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in a shootout with the police at Natipora area of Srinagar after attacking a police party while a second militant managed to flee, police said Friday. Kashmir zone police tweeted: “Militants fired at Srinagar Police team (at Natipora). Police also retaliated. During the ensuing chance #encounter, one militant got […]
Slain school principal, teacher cremated
Sikh community members stage protests in Sgr
Srinagar/Jammu: The last rites of Supinder Kour — the slain principal of a government school in Eidgah locality of the city — were performed on Friday amidst a protest by members of the Sikh community here. Meanwhile, the Jammu teacher shot dead by militants was also cremated at Jammu. The funeral of Kour was performed […]
Several organisations stage protests in Jmu, demand action
Jammu: Several organisations on Friday staged protests here over the recent killing of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir by militants and said such violence was the result of frustration among separatists as the region was seeing fast development and peace. Thousands of people took part in a rally, held under the banner of the Jammu […]
Ministry of Tribal Affairs gives nod for various projects in JK
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda reviewed the project proposals and various initiatives submitted by Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department aimed at socio-economic and welfare planning for tribal communities in J&K. Discussion was held on various proposals and decisions taken for many projects. On intervention of the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]
JK reports 100 fresh covid-19 cases
Highest number of COVID vaccine doses administered
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 100 new covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. Eight among these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 92 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 330352. There was no death due to the virus. […]
Union MoS concludes two day visit to Doda district
DODA: As a part of the Central Government’s Public Outreach Programme, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, Waterways and Tourism, Shripad Yesso Naik Friday concluded his two day visit to district Doda. On the second day of his visit, the Union Minister visited and paid obeisance at the famous temples of Bhaderwah which includes […]
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav visits Bandipora
BANDIPORA: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav on Friday visited Bandipora district as part of the Union Government’s ongoing Public Outreach Programme. The Minister inspected the restoration and conservation works, e- inaugurated and laid foundation of several developmental projects besides meeting public delegations. Union Secretary Environment, Forest, Climate Change, […]
Ensure safety of all citizens in JK: Priyanka to Centre
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday condemned the killing of innocent people in Jammu and Kashmir by militants and urged the central government to take immediate steps for ensuring the safety of all citizens. As many as seven civilians have been killed by militants in Kashmir Valley in the last five days. […]
UPSC selects 31 private sector specialists at senior levels
New Delhi: Thirty-one private sector specialists were on Thursday selected as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in central government departments, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said. Those selected include three joint secretaries, 19 directors and nine deputy secretaries, it said. Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step […]
Govt to augment manpower in prosecution department
Young lawyers, retired prosecutors, registered law firms to be engaged
Srinagar: The administration has unveiled a policy for augmentation of manpower availability in the prosecution department to effectively supervise prosecution of criminal cases in different courts and to provide legal assistance to police in different matters. According to the policy officers serving in various departments having law degree shall be taken on deputation on standard […]
