Major was not at Shopian firing spot, claim Army sources
New Delhi: The Army major, who was mentioned in the FIR over death of two civilians in the firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, was not present at the spot of the incident, Army sources claimed today. The Army has launched an investigation into the incident, they added. “The major was not present […]
Govt has no road map to deal with Kashmir’s situation: Cong
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief G A Mir today alleged that the PDP-BJP government in the state had no clear road map to deal with the “deteriorating” security situation in Kashmir. He also claimed that the government had not learnt its lessons and was indulging in rhetorics while the ground situation continued to be […]
Hafiz Saeed plans 10-day ‘Kashmir solidarity Ashra’ from Feb 2
Lahore: Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed today said his group will observe a 10-day ‘Kashmir solidarity Ashra’ starting from February 2. “We will hold rallies, conferences and seminars across Pakistan to show solidarity with the Kashmirs,” Saeed said. Saeed, who was listed under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 in December 2008, was […]
J&K Govt declares state holiday for tomorrow on Dr Sonam Dawa’s demise
Srinagar: The government Tuesday announced state holiday on December 31 (Wednesday) to mourn the demise of Chairman Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo. As per the Government order no. GAD(Adm)78/99-1, dated 30, January 2018, issued by the Commissioner Secretary to the Government Khurshid Ahmad IAS, as a mark of respect to Dr […]
PDP should break its alliance with BJP: JK Deputy Grand Mufti
Srinagar: Deputy Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Nasirul Islam today asked the ruling PDP to break its alliance with the BJP, and seek the removal of “draconian laws” such as the AFSPA. “Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti should seek the removal of draconian laws such as the AFSPA from the state and also break her […]
Last date for remittance of Advance Haj Amount extended
SRINAGAR: According to the Executive Officer, Haj Committee, it is for the information of all the Provisionally Selected Pilgrims of Haj 2018 that the last date for remittance of Advance Haj Amount (First Installment) of Rs.81,000/-(Rupees Eighty One Thousand only) per pilgrim, has been extended upto 12th February, 2018.
Regularization policy notified for casual, other workers: Dr Drabu
Jammu: Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Casual and Other Workers-Regular Engagement Rules, 2017 has been notified recently for regularization of these workers. However, he said no worker has been considered so far as per the provisions of SRO 520 dated 21-12-2017. While replying to […]
Body of murdered goldsmith recovered: Police
Srinagar: The body of a goldsmith from Kalaroose village of Kupwara district, who was murdered last month was recovered today from a river near bye-pass bridge in Sopore town, police said. The fishermen first spotted the body of Tariq Ahmad Malik (27) floating over the water near the river bank. Soon police was informed and […]
Panchayat polls to be held soon: Haq Khan
Jammu: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Abdul Haq Khan today informed the House the government would conduct elections to Panchayat Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies soon. Replying to a dubbed question of Qaiser Jamshed Lone, Ali Mohammad Dar and Ashok Khajuria, the Minister informed that the Election Authority has announced the revision […]
Govt to upgrade 400 schools in JK: Altaf Bukhari
Jammu: Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari informed the House that the government has approved up-gradation of 200 Middle Schools (100 in each division) to the level of High School and 200 High Schools (100 in each division) to the level of Higher Secondary School in the state. Replying to a question of […]
