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Softer provision of UAPA invoked against arrested students: Police

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday defended booking under UAPA seven university students who had raised objectionable slogans after the Indian cricket team’s in the World cup final, saying it had invoked a “softer provision” of the anti-terror law. Several politicians have condemned the action by police, alleging that it will disaffect the […]

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IPL matches a possibility in Jammu: Ross Taylor

Jammu: Praising Jammu as a “lovely place,” former New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor said he believes that the refurbished Maulana Azad Stadium in the heart of the city could be a venue for the Indian Premier League. The cricketer is here along with over 100 former greats of the game for the season 2 […]

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Lt Guv hosts ‘High Tea’ for Players of Legends League Cricket

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha hosted a ‘High Tea’ for the renowned International players participating in Legends League Cricket matches, at the Raj Bhawan. While interacting with the Cricketers, the Lt Governor said the entire Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir is proud and excited about the matches being held at MA Stadium. He said: “This […]

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JKAS officer suspended for violation of rules in transfers

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended a land department official for violation of rules in connection with transfer of officials in the Union Territory. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Abdul Hafiz Shah, Regional Director, Survey and Land Records, Anantnag, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of […]

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J&K AC approves transfer of land for various public purposes

J&K AC approves transfer of land for various public purposes

Establishment of Munsif Court Anantnag, JNV Shopian, North Zone Unit ICMR-NIV among other proposals cleared by council JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded administrative approval for transfer of land for various public purposes. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar […]

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Bandipora’s Gurez Valley gets Grid Connected Electricity for the First Time

Bandipora’s Gurez Valley gets Grid Connected Electricity for the First Time

Historic Milestone achieved due to phenomenal collaborative efforts of PDD, District Administration BANDIPORA: In a groundbreaking and historical achievement, the Gurez Valley was Sunday successfully connected to the electricity grid, marking first time the region has access to a reliable source of electricity. The historic development was also announced by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, […]

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BJP will liberate Telangana from clutches of BRS, says PM modi

BJP will liberate Telangana from clutches of BRS, says PM modi

Hyderabad: Asserting that the BJP will free Telangana from the clutches of BRS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it is his party’s resolve to send the corrupt leaders of the Chandrasekhar Rao-led party to jail. Modi, who addressed election rallies at Mahabubabad and Karimnagar, said, “the saffron party considers as its responsibility to […]

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War against militancy not fully over: J&K police chief

Srinagar: The war against militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is not fully over yet and security forces may be suffering losses, but will not back down from the fight, the Union Territory’s Director General of Police R R Swain said here on Monday. Swain was talking to reporters after paying obeisance at Srinagar’s Chatipadshai Gurdwara […]

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7 students booked under UAPA for raising objectionable slogans, celebrating India’s loss in WC

Srinagar: Seven students of an agricultural university have been arrested here under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team’s loss in the World Cup final, officials said on Monday. The arrested youths are studying at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir, […]

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Security scenario in Jammu reviewed, authorities seek people’s cooperation in maintaining peace

Jammu: Authorities in Jammu on Monday reviewed the security scenario in border areas of the district and sought the people’s cooperation in maintaining law and order, and harmony, an official said. The district-level standing committee on security met under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner, Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the spokesman said. The meeting, which was […]