Reservation Row; Govt will file fresh affidavit in HC on reservation issue if need be: Minister
Srinagar: Facing heat over its affidavit in the high court that has described a petition challenging its reservation policy as “mischievous and frivolous”, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it will file a fresh response before the court, if need be. Addressing a press conference in Anantnag, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo, who […]
Political parties slam NC govt for defending reservation policy in high court
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday slammed the National Conference (NC) government for defending the reservation policy, which provides 70 per cent quota to various groups, in the high court. Jammu and Kashmir’s Social Welfare Department has submitted an affidavit in the high court, saying the writ petition is “mischievous” and “frivolous […]
Fin Min refutes false claims that ‘One Nation One Election’ will be implemented in next polls
Chennai: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed the false propaganda surrounding the ‘One Nation, One Election’ concept, clarifying that it will not be implemented in the upcoming elections. Speaking at an event near here, she noted that around Rs 1 lakh crore was spent during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, […]
Union HM to arrive in Jammu tomorrow for 3-day JK visit
Will chair Unified Headquarters meeting, visit frontier areas Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah would arrive in Jammu on Sunday for a three-day J&K visit aimed at assessing the region’s security landscape and inaugurating key development projects. The visit, originally scheduled for April 7, has been advanced by a day, reflecting the urgency of addressing […]
Pak intruder shot dead along int’l border in Jammu
Given Islamic burial after Rangers refused to take body Jammu: A Pakistani infiltrator was shot dead by BSF troops along the International Border here, officials said on Saturday, as authorities ensured his proper Islamic burial after the Pakistan Rangers refused to accept his body at a flag meeting. The unidentified Pakistani man, aged around 35 […]
Law ministry comes out with ‘directive’ to reduce litigation involving central govt
New Delhi: Seeking to reduce and prevent court cases involving the central government, the Union law ministry has come out with a set of directives to be followed by all central ministries. The central government is a party in nearly seven lakh cases pending across courts, according to official data. Minimising “unwarranted appeals” in courts […]
Centre not inclined to restore JK statehood: Tarigami
Madurai: The Centre does not appear inclined to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, Kulgam MLA and CPI(M) central committee member MY Tarigami said on Saturday. His comments came in the backdrop of the 24th party congress of the CPI(M) adopting a resolution demanding statehood restoration for Jammu and Kashmir “as a step towards restoration of […]
Social media post sparks protests, partial bandh in Bhaderwah
Mobile internet services suspended Bhaderwah: Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services, officials said. Superintendent of Police, Bhaderwah, Vinod Sharma said […]
Forest fires across JK spell disaster
In 11 days over 94 forest fire incidents reported Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 94 forest fire incidents during the past 11 days, details suggest. They said that over 94 forest fire cases were reported between March 24 and April 3, 2025. The fires have affected at least 15 districts across both Kashmir […]
IGP reviews security ahead of Union HM’s JK visit
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, chaired a joint security meeting at PCR Kashmir, joined by senior officials from various security forces, including the Police, Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, and intelligence agencies. The purpose of the meeting was to assess and enhance security measures in preparation for the upcoming VVIP visit to […]