JK Bank poised to continue its journey of growth: Chairman

Srinagar: J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director, Rajesh Kumar Chhibber on Thursday said that the journey of growth and expansion for the J&K bank will continue. “J&K Bank is in the green zone and continues to show resilience in the otherwise turbulent times for the banking industry,” he said. “The Bank is actively implementing its […]
Ceasefire violations: Pak summons Indian diplomat
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia for the third time this week and condemned the alleged ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) that killed two persons, including a woman. Earlier, Ahluwalia was summoned by the Foreign Office on Monday and Wednesday for the firing along […]
Hizbul militant arrested in Budgam
Srinagar: A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested with arms and ammunition from Budgam district, a police official said on Thursday. Showkat Ahmad Tantary, a resident of Warpora area in Kulgam district, was arrested on Wednesday from Qazipora area of the central Kashmir district, the official said. Tantary was affiliated to the proscribed terror outfit according […]
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat reviews security situation, meets Guv
Srinagar: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Thursday began his two-day visit to Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the valley. Gen Rawat arrived in Srinagar on Thursday on a two-day visit to the Valley to review the prevailing security situation, a defence spokesman said. He said the chief of Army staff, accompanied by […]
Woman injured in Pak shelling dies

Guns continue to roar along LoC
Guns continue to roar along LoC
Pak summons senior Indian diplomat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner and condemned the alleged “unprovoked ceasefire violations” by Indian troops across the Line of Control which resulted in the death of a man. Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Mohammad Faisal, who is also the foreign ministry spokesman, summoned Gaurav Ahluwalia and “condemned the unprovoked ceasefire […]
Pak evacuates 50 Chinese nationals in PaK

Islamabad: Over 50 Chinese nationals working on a hydroelectric project in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK) were evacuated after skirmishes along the Line of Control with India, Pakistani authorities said on Wednesday. The Chinese men were working on a dam being constructed in PoK along the confluence of the Neelam and Jhelum rivers when the firing pushed […]
ED questions Farooq in JKCA money laundering case

Have done no wrong, says NC chief after ED questioning
New Delhi: The ED on Wednesday questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged financial irregularities in the state’s cricket association, officials said. They said Abdullah appeared before the central agency at its Chandigarh office and his statement was being recorded under the Prevention […]
Mehbooba comes out in defense

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah received support from an unexpected quarter on Wednesday, with his arch rival, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, questioning his interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate. “JK cricket scam is an old case that’s been under investigation for quite sometime,” Mufti posted on Twitter. “ED questioning Farooq sahab at a time when […]
Modi govt taking decision that will favour JK: Ram Madhav

Srinagar: Evading direct response to a question on whether the Centre had any plans to revoke the constitutional provisions giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Wednesday the Narendra Modi government would take necessary steps for the benefit of the state at an appropriate time. “The BJP’s stand […]