Centre backs Army Chief on ‘fighting dirty war in Kashmir with innovation’
Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that he agrees with the Army Chief Bipin Rawat’s statement that ‘the dirty war in Jammu and Kashmir calls for innovation’. Naidu was referring to the Army Chief’s statement in which he had backed Major Gogoi’s act of tying a Kashmiri man to the bonnet of his […]
Hizbul Mujahideen identifies Riyaz Naikoo as its new commander in Kashmir: Reports
A day after the killing of Sabzar Bhat, Hizbul Mujahideen identified Riyaz Naikoo, at 29 the oldest surviving militant of the outfit, as its new commander in Kashmir, Times of India reported on Monday. Tech-savvy Naikoo is considered a moderate among the hardline Hizb militant, and speaks contrary to the deposed Hizb commander Zakir Musa. He […]
Tourism Department issues helpline numbers for tourists’ assistance
In view of the situation set off by the killing of militant commander Sabzar Ahmed Bhat, the department of tourism Kashmir has set exclusive helpline services for tourists from different parts of the country as they holidayed in Kashmir. “In view of the current situation, we’ve started helpline services for the convenience of tourists who […]
Sabzar Aftermath: Curfew, Restrictions Continue In Kashmir
Curfew and restrictions have been imposed in Srinagar and other places in the Kashmir Valley on Monday, sources said. The official sources said that “these restrictions were necessary to maintain law and order”. According to the District Magistrate Srinagar, in view of the prevailing law and order situation, strict restrictions will remain imposed on 29 […]
Pathankot On High Alert After Suspicious Bag Found Near Mamun Military Station
A high alert has been sounded in Punjab’s border district of Pathankot after a suspicious bag was found near Mamun military station on Sunday night, reports said. A search operation has been initiated by the Army, along with SWAT commandos. According to the reports, three Army uniforms were recovered from the gunny sack found on […]
Roads are lifelines
On April 2nd, we saw the Chenani – Nashri tunnel in Udhampur District being inaugurated. The tunnel will ensure that the distance between the twin capitals Jammu and Srinagar is reduced by over 40 Kilometres. Besides, it will reduce the travel time by almost three hours. The inauguration of this tunnel has generated hopes among […]
Education Department fails to clear Rs 104 crore liability of BOSE
The Education department has a liability of over Rs 104 crore towards the Board of School Education (BOSE) for the publication of its text books. The liability has piled up over the past five years given the failure of the department to clear the dues. According to official figures, the school education Department receives around […]
Won’t let jawans die as people pelt stones: Rawat
Army Chief, BipinRawat, Sunday said that he can’t allow his jawans to die when thepeople are pelting stones on them in Kashmir. He also said that hewould have been happy if the protesters were firing weapons at thearmed forces instead of throwing stones. ”While referring to the Budgam incident where a youth was tiedwith the […]
J&K govt offers massive rebate to boost tourism
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) has announced massive rebates to travellers planning to visit the Valley in order to boost tourism. The Deputy Director of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism, Ghulam Jeelani Zagar said in Kolkata, “Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) will provide 50 per cent rebate on lodging and transport charges […]
Sham Choudhary kick-starts developmental works in Suchetgarh
Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today kick started developmental works to the tune of Rs 15.25 lakhs at various places in Suchetgarh constituency. The Minister started the blacktopping work of 500 metre long Ramnagar Basti-Badiyal Brahamna road in Suchetgarh to be constructed at the cost of Rs. 5.25 lakh. He […]
