EC rolls out e-verification system to prevent misuse of voter name deletion
New Delhi: The Election Commission has rolled out an e-verification procedure to ensure that the provision to seek deletion of names from voters’ list is not misused. Those seeking removal of names or claiming objection to inclusion of names in the electoral roll will get a one-time password on their registered mobile phones. “There could […]
Pilgrims make beeline to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Katra (Reasi): Over 32,000 devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi since the beginning of Navratri on Monday, officials said. Security has been stepped up at the shrine which has been decorated with flowers and lights for the Navratri festival. “The yatra is going on smoothly with 12,000 to 13,000 pilgrims […]
LG clamps curfew in Ladakh, vows action against those behind violence
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday blamed “vested interests” for the violence that led to the death of four people in the Union Territory, as he announced a curfew to prevent more bloodshed and vowed action against the guilty. “A curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure. People have lost their lives […]
Pahalgam Attack: OGW held for providing logistical support to terrorists
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested a person from South Kashmir who had allegedly provided logistical support to terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgham terror attack, officials said here. “Based on an intelligence lead, Srinagar police arrested an Over Ground Worker from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. He was identified as Mohammad Yousuf Katari (26),” an […]
Fraud in land compensations: Police carries out multiple raids across Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out multiple raids at several places in the valley in connection with a fraudulent land compensation case, an official said. According to a police spokesperson, the case was registered following a complaint alleging that compensation for land falling under the transmission […]
CDS Gen Chauhan’s tenure extended by 8 months
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan’s tenure has been extended up to May next year, the government said on Wednesday. Gen Chauhan’s current stint as the top military officer is scheduled to end on September 30. The defence ministry said the government has approved the extension of service of Gen Chauhan as […]
CBSE to conduct Class 10, 12 board exams from Feb 17
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17 next year, officials announced on Wednesday. The Board announced a tentative datesheet for the crucial exams. This is the first time that board exams for Class 10 will be conducted twice in an academic session. […]
End of an Era: MiG-21 fighter jets set to retire from IAF on Sep 26
Chandigarh: The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force’s combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF at a decommissioning event in Chandigarh, where the iconic aircraft was first inducted over six decades ago. The official culmination of MiG-21 operations is set […]
AAP MLA Malik challenges PSA detention
HC seeks response from govt, Doda DM within 3 weeks Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president and MLA Mehraj Malik on Wednesday filed a habeas corpus petition in the high court here, challenging his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) early this month, and has claimed Rs five crore compensation. Admitting the […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs Cabinet meeting in Sgr
Recommends convening of autumn session of Assembly from October 13 SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a Cabinet Meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, where several important decisions pertaining to governance and development were taken. The cabinet also recommended convening autumn session of the JK Assembly from October 13. The meeting was attended by […]