Train services to resume in Valley tomorrow
Srinagar: After remaining suspended for a day, the authorities on Friday decided to resume the train services in the Valley. According a senior railway official, the train services will run as per schedule on tomorrow (Saturday) from Baramulla to Banihal.
India has not responded to queries on Jadhav: Pak
Islamabad: Pakistan today said India has not responded to its queries on Indian death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav’s passport and details of his service, calling it “regrettable”. Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said that Pakistan arrested “serving Indian Naval Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav”, who confessed to his involvement in numerous terrorist incidents in Pakistan. “It is […]
Defence Secretary reviews security situation in Kashmir; visits LoC posts
Srinagar: Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra today reviewed the security situation in Kashmir and visited forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley. “Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra arrived here today for a review of the overall security situation in the Valley,” a defence spokesman said here. Mitra visited the forward areas along the […]
Basant Kumar Rath takes over as IGP Traffic
Jammu: Basant Kumar Rath today assumed the charge of IGP Traffic J&K relieving Sh. Jagjit Kumar, IPS. A function was organized in this regard at Traffic Police Hqrs. Channi Rama, Jammu which was attended by various officers. On this occassion, a memento was presented to the outgoing officer from all the ranks of the Traffic wing.
SRO-202 under examination: Naeem Akhtar
Srinagar: Meanwhile the Minister informed the House that the government shall examine various issues raised in the representations of the candidates seeking abrogation of SRO-202 keeping in view its impact on the employment scenario and other allied factors. Replying to a question of Vibod Gupta, the Minister informed that the J&K Service Selection Board (JKSSB) […]
Clashes erupt in Sopore after Friday prayers
SOPORE: Despite strict restrictions and shutdown scores of youth today after Friday congregation prayers assembled at Jamia Masjid Sopore and started pelting stones on forces deployed in strength at Main chowk and main bazaar area of town. Forces in return lobbed some tear gas shells to disperse the protesters, triggering clashes. Clashes were going on […]
Centre asks JK to review prison security, deploy CRPF in jails
New Delhi: Taking serious note of the escape of a jailed Pakistani militant, the Centre today asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to fully review security measures in place in jails and transportation of inmates. The Union Home Ministry also asked the state government to ensure that no such incident takes place in future and […]
Youth attempts suicide in Budgam
Srinagar: In a bid to end his life, a youth from Budgam attempted to commit suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at his home, police said. A police official said that a 19 year old youth (name withheld) resident of Budgam consumed some poisonous substance at his home in district Budgam. He was shifted to […]
88040 unemployed youth registered with DECCs: Veeri
JAMMU: Minister for Revenue, Hajj and Auqaf and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri on behalf of Finance Minister, informed the House that 88040 unemployed youth are registered with various District Employment and Counselling Centres of the State till ending 2017. He, however, said that the registration is voluntary and the figure may be higher. Replying […]
Kathua Murder Case: Veeri says investigation on, assures culprits will be punished
JAMMU: Minister for Revenue, Hajj and Auqaf and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today informed the House that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted by Crime Branch to investigate the recent murder of a minor girl in district Kathua. The Minster was responding to the Calling Attention Notice moved by M Y Tarigami […]
