Zero tolerance for terror sympathisers, youth radicalisation: J-K LG to officers
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the “strongest possible action” against terror sympathisers and those trying to radicalise youth. He also asked officials to intensify intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms used […]
Misguided, dangerous: NC leader on BJP’s demand on medical college admissions
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday criticised the BJP’s call to revoke the admission list at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), saying the demand to reserve seats for students who have faith in the deity is “misguided and dangerous”. Disgruntled BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal […]
Lone says BJP ‘communalising medical sciences’ amid opposition to admissions list in J-K college
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone hit out at the attempt to “communalise the medical sciences” after a BJP MLA demanded reservations for Hindus in MBBS admissions of a university. Lone, a former ally of the BJP, asserted that positions in medical colleges should be secured through a merit-based national-level test. […]
Jammu needs strategy to turn pilgrims into long-stay tourists: CS
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) A targeted strategy is needed to convert the rising pilgrim footfall in Jammu into longer tourist stays by promoting the region’s wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said. He stressed on proactive use of digital platforms and social media, including […]
Police attaches property of ‘drug peddler’ in Budgam worth about Rs 35 lakh
Srinagar, Nov 23 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 35 lakh, belonging to a drug peddler, in the Budgam district, officials said. A police spokesperson said the property — a double-storey house in the Magam area — belongs to Hilal Ahmad Mir alias Hilal Galwan, who is […]
First limestone block auction to be launched in Jammu
Jammu: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy will lead the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks, which will be formally launched here on Monday with a roadshow, an official said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary are also scheduled to attend the event, reflecting strong Centre-state partnership and the […]
Two landlords booked for violating tenant verification guidelines in Jammu
Jammu: Two landlords have been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants for their verification here on Sunday, police said. According to a police spokesperson, R S Pura police station received information that two house owners had accommodated tenants in their premises without ensuring their mandatory police verification. He said this act […]
Traffic department asked to make effective use of technology in Jammu, Srinagar
Jammu, Nov 23 (PTI) Expressing concern over the underutilisation of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Intelligent Traffic Light System (ITLS), a senior Jammu and Kashmir government official directed the traffic department on Sunday to make effective use of the technology in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo […]
Attempts being made to disrupt peace in JK: Lt Guv
Urges armed forces to stay vigilant Jammu: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called on the armed forces to remain vigilant with the “adversary” making desperate attempts to disrupt peace and hinder India’s progress. Attending the closing ceremony of a mega eye camp ‘Op Drishti’ at […]
LG to chair high-level security meet in Jammu today
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha will chair a high-level security meet in Jammu on Sunday to review the situation following the deadly blast in Delhi last week and oversee winter preparedness by the forces, sources said. Sources said that the LG will chair the meeting at 11 am at the Jammu Convention Centre tomorrow. “The […]