J&K set to formulate new Cooperative Act
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to formulate a new Act to strengthen and revive cooperative sector in the state, Minister for Cooperatives, Chering Dorjay informed the Assembly today. He was replying to the discussion on Demand for Grants of Cooperatives, Ladakh Affairs Department. Dorjay said cooperative movement aims at all round economic […]
Jammu and Kashmir to host international martial arts event
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir will host its maiden international martial arts games event in October this year, in which over a dozen countries are expected to participate. “JK will host first ever international martial arts games, in which over 15 countries are expected to participate, in the first week of October this year in the […]
Five policemen, three civilians injured in Pulwama grenade blast
Srinagar: Five cops and three civilians were injured in a grenade blast at Pulwama area of south Kashmir on Friday. Reports said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards police station Pulwama resulting in injuries to eight persons including five policemen. “Soon after the attack, cops opened some gunshots”. “We have received eight persons with […]
Hajj 2018: 9773 pilgrims from JK to perform Hajj this year: Veeri
JAMMU: Minister for Hajj & Auqaf, Abdul Rehman Veeri informed the house that the draw of lots for selection of pilgrims for Hajj-2018 was held today by the State Hajj Committee. He informed the House that this year, 32333 persons had applied for Hajj while the total quota for the state this year is about […]
EC recommends disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs
New Delhi: The Election Commission is learnt to have recommended to the President the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs for allegedly holding office of profit. In its opinion sent to President Ram Nath Kovind, the Election Commission said by being parliamentary secretaries, they held office of profit and were liable to be disqualified as MLAs […]
Grenade blast in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, two injured
Pulwama: Two civilians were injured when suspected militants hurled grenade towards Pulwama police station, reports said. Sources said that the grenade missed the target and exploded inside Tehsil office near the police station. More details are awaited.
MLA Langate leads protest against establishing Army Camp at Homeshalibugh
Anantnag: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh along with scores of his supporters Friday staged protest against establishing of an Army Camp at Shamsipora Homshalibugh. Led by Er Rasheed, the protesters including party’s senior leader, Zeeshan Pandit assembled outside DC office Anantnag to protest against the establishing of an Army Camp at […]
Yasin Malik detained during protest in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chief Yasin Malik was on Friday detained during a protest in Maisuma area of Srinagar.An eye witness said that Malik was leading a protest against the remarks of Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat in Maisuma when he was detained. Gen Rawat had on Wednesday said that people in Kashmir […]
Three civilians killed as India, Pakistan trade heavy fire along IB
The armies of India and Pakistan traded heavy gunfire in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, leaving three civilians dead and many injured. The armies of two countries traded heavy gunfire in R S Pura and Ramgarh sectors along the International border. The fresh exchange of fire took place a day after Director General (DG) Border […]
Will enhance honorarium of Anganwadi workers once funds released: Govt
Srinagar: Government on Friday said it is awaiting the state finance department’s nod for release of funds to enhance the honorarium of the Aganwadi workers and helpers. “Matter regarding the enhancement of the honorarium of the Aganwadi workers/helpers has been taken up with the state finance department,” minister in-charge social welfare Sajad Lone while replying to a […]
