Holding Pak responsible for terror not sufficient: Jitendra Singh
Says need to go for self-introspection Kathua/Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said holding only Pakistan responsible for the recent spike in terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir is not sufficient as he called for self-introspection to end illegal activities, which benefit terrorism in the Union Territory. He said the government is implementing a […]
Ensure foolproof security for Muhurram: IGP Kashmir to officers
Srinagar: Kashmir Inspector General of Police V K Birdi on Saturday directed security forces to increase surveillance and ensure foolproof security arrangements for Muhurram-related events in the valley. Birdi chaired a security review meeting here which was attended by senior officers from the police force and its Criminal Investigation Department, Intelligence Bureau, Sashastra Seema Bal, […]
CS reviews Tourism Development Authorities
Asks to initiate strict action against violations SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday held a meeting with the Tourism Development Authorities (TDAs) of the UT to take appraisal of their functioning, revenue generation and facilities being extended to the visitors. Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Director Tourism, Jammu/Kashmir, CEOs of Development Authorities […]
CIC has powers to constitute benches, frame regulations: SC
New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches and frame regulations, the Supreme Court has said while observing that the autonomy of CIC is of paramount importance for its effective functioning. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma last Wednesday said the autonomy and independence of administrative bodies […]
Vehicles plying with expired documents to be seized across Kashmir: Officials
Srinagar: The transport authorities in Kashmir are all set to enforce stringent measures against the vehicles operating with expired registrations. Sources privy to the development said that the efforts were underway to enhance road safety and ensure regulatory compliance for both commercial and private vehicles. Sources informed that vehicles that have had their Fitness Certificates […]
Security forces working in synergy to wipe out terrorism from Poonch: SSP
Mendhar/Jammu: A senior police officer on Saturday said security agencies are working in synergy to wipe out terrorism from Poonch district which has witnessed a number of deadly terror attacks over the past two-and-a-half years. Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Yougal Manhas said the Army and security agencies are on high alert to foil Pakistan’s […]
Two dead, 25 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Doda
Jammu: Two persons were killed and 25 injured when a bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 200-feet-deep gorge in hilly Doda district on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place near Bhatyas at around 10.25 am when the private mini bus was on its way to Thathri from Bhalessa, the officials said. […]
If parole can be granted to share grief, why not for a happy occasion: HC
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has granted parole to a man to bid farewell to his son, who is going to Australia for further studies, holding that if parole can be granted to share grief, it can also be for a happy occasion. The court said conditional release for a brief time is allowed to […]
Police action against clerics in Anantnag over ‘inflammatory’ remarks
Srinagar: Two clerics have been “bound down” in Anantnag district for allegedly using inflammatory language targeting a specific community, police said on Saturday. The clerics were identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri and Abdul Rashid Dawood. The remarks made were brought to the attention of the Anantnag Police, which promptly initiated proceedings against the two, a […]
MHA amends business rules of J&K Govt
Proposals relating to transfer of administrative secretaries, AIS officers to be submitted to LG Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday amended the transaction of business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019. According to amendments made by the MHA, the proposals relating to transfer of administrative secretaries […]
