1085 new ration outlets opened in JK in past two years
Jammu: As many as 1085 new ration outlets were opened in Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Choudhary Zulfikar Ali said today. While 875 ration outlets were opened in Kashmir valley, 210 were opened in Jammu region, Ali said in a written reply in […]
Centre conducting survey to improve tele-connectivity in J-K
Jammu: The Centre is conducting a village- level survey to prepare a detailed project report to improve tele-connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, the state government said today. Information and Technology Minister Imran Raza Ansari said the Union Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, was conducting the survey. “So far the survey has been completed in […]
Shopian incident: JKNPP protests FIR against Army men
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) today protested the registration of an FIR against Army men in connection with the alleged killing of two youths in Army firing in Shopian district. The protesters, who were led by JKNPP chairman Harsh Dev Singh, protested at the Exhibition Ground here and accused the […]
Pak shelling: Situation along LoC ‘very bad’, says DyCM
Jammu: There was uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly today as members, including those from the BJP and the CPI(M), raised the issue of Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control, forcing Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh to describe the situation as “very bad”. Singh said that administration has been directed to provide […]
BJP creates ruckus in JK Council over NC MLC’s remarks
Jammu: The ruling BJP today created a ruckus in the Legislative Council demanding an apology from a National Conference MLC for raising the issue of ‘azadi’ on the floor of the House. As the House began for the day, BJP members led by MLC Surinder Ambardar stood up and protested against NC MLC Showkat Ahmed […]
Govt orders transfers, postings in State administration
Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered several transfers and posting in various departments. According to the order, Ms Manisha Sarin, KAS, Joint Director, Information, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Power Development Department, vice Mr. Naresh Kumar. Mr Naresh Kumar, KAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Power Development Department, is […]
Moderate to heavy snowfall in Kashmir
Srinagar: The seven-week dry spell ended in Kashmir today with higher reaches of the Valley getting fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains even as the minimum temperatures rose across the region to breach the freezing point for first time this year. Moderate to heavy snowfall is going on in higher reaches in north Kashmir, […]
Process of engaging 3000 posts in Rehbar-e-Khel initiated: Govt
Srinagar: Government on Tuesday said it has initiated the process of engaging 3000 posts in Rehbar-e-Khel (ReK). “The policy for engagement of 3000 posts in Rehbar-e-Khel (ReK) has been issued vide government order No. 141-Edu (YSS) of 2017, dated 27-10-2017,” Minister for IT/TE & YSS Imran Raza Ansari said while replying to a written question […]
Shopian shuts for 6th consecutive day to mourn killings
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed in most parts of Shopian district for sixth consecutive day on Tuesday against the recent civilian killings. Sources said that all shops, business establishments, government and private offices are closed in the district while public and private transport is also off the roads. Pertinently two militants and a […]
Train services resume in south Kashmir
Srinagar: After remaining suspended for about two days, the train service in South Kashmir resumed on Tuesday. The services were suspended due to “security reasons” in south Kashmir, where two youth were killed and nine others were injured allegedly in army soldier’s firing in Shopian on Saturday. “All trains are running in Kashmir valley today […]
