Speaker lays foundation of lanes, drains
Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, today laid foundation stone for construction of lanes and drains in Arjun Vihar Kunjwani to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 8.80 lakh. The Speaker interacted with people of the area and took stock of their grievances especially related to adequate water and power supply. […]
Pahari, Gojri scholars invited for deliberations on curriculum
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, has invited scholars and researchers working on Pahari and Gojri languages for a workshop to deliberate on the demand projected by various sections of society for inclusion of these languages in curriculum. District administration has also sought suggestions and recommendations on the subject for submitting a proposal […]
Samba Youth to be trained for Officer level entry into army
District Magistrate Samba, Sheetal Nanda today inaugurated an Army designed preparatory programme for National Defence Academy/TES exam for the youth of the border areas at Government Higher Secondary School Ramgarh. The initiative has been taken by 92 Brigade, Badi Brahmana in coordination with District Administration Samba. Initially, 28 students shall be imparted training on good […]
Cordon and search operation ends in South Kashmir
Government forces today evening launched a Cordon ans Search Operation (CASO) in Halan and Chaugund area of Islamabad of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Forces after receiving inputs about the presence of militants , cordoner-off the entire area. The search operation lasted for an hour. However no contact was established with the militants and it ended […]
Restrictions to be imposed in parts of Srinagar tomorrow
Curfew-like restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under seven police stations in Downtown Srinagar tomorrow for the fourth consecutive day, an official said today. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Lone said that restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari, M R Gunj, Safakadal, Maisuma and Kralkhud police […]
India rejects China’s offer to meditate over Kashmir
India on Thursday rejected China’s offer of meditation in resolving the Kashmir issue, insisting it was a bilateral matter between it and Pakistan. India’s strong reaction came a day after the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was willing to play a “constructive role” in improving Indo-Pak ties, especially after the increased hostility along the […]
Youth hit by bullet during clashes in Pulwama
Restrictions in Pulwama today. (Photo by Aijaz Rashid)
JK highway blocked due to landslides triggered by rains
The Srinagar-Jammu highway was suspended for vehicular movement on Thursday due to landslides triggered by heavy overnight rains in Ramban and Udhampur districts. “The highway has been closed following landslides at several places triggered by rains in Udhampur and Ramban districts,” police officials said. However, the restoration work was going on to clear the highway. […]
Pakistan considering granting visa to Kulbhushan’s mother
The Pakistani Foreign Office on Thursday said that they are considering the External Affairs Ministry’s request of granting visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav’s mother. According to the Express Tribune, Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria has confirmed the news. However, Zakaria however, regretted that India had imposed strict restrictions on the grant of visas to Pakistanis […]
Amarnath yatri dies of cardiac arrest
A yatri today suffered cardiac arrest during the pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave in south Kashmir Himalayas. With this death, the toll has mounted to 17 since the commencement of the 40-day-long pilgrimage on June 29.
