‘Not a security threat’: Engineer Rashid’s counsel tells Delhi court
New Delhi: Jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid on Wednesday sought custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament session, claiming he was not a security threat. Rashid’s counsel made the submission before additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh, who reserved the verdict for March 7 after hearing arguments on the plea. The plea seeking […]
Terrorist hurl grenade at police post in Baramulla, no casualty
Srinagar: Terrorists hurled a grenade at a police post in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, but there was no damage to property or loss of life in the incident, police said on Wednesday. “A blast was heard from the rear side of the police post at Old Town in Baramulla around 9:20 pm on Tuesday, causing […]
Construction of school following minor girl’s appeal to PM will start soon: Minister
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Wednesday that work on constructing a modern model school in Kathua district will begin soon, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat programme. This decision follows a viral video message from a young girl requesting the Prime Minister’s help to rebuild her […]
Avalanche in Sonamarg, no loss of life reported
Srinagar: An avalanche occurred in central Kashmir’s Sonamarg tourist resort on Wednesday, officials said. No loss of life or damage has been reported so far. The avalanche occurred in Sarbal village, the last village of the Kashmir valley, they said. The avalanche caused panic among the people of the area, they added.
Army jawan dies after sustaining firearm injuries
Srinagar: An army jawan died of firearm injuries sustained from his service rifle at a forward location in Kamalkote sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. Naik B T Rao (25), hailing from Andhra Pradesh, died on Tuesday. The bullet was fired from the service rifle of the deceased jawan, they said […]
Over 32,000 posts lying vacant in 37 govt departments: Omar Abdullah
Budget Session Jammu: More than 32,000 posts are lying vacant in 37 departments of the Jammu and Kashmir government with the health and medical education department accounting for the highest 7,851 vacancies, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday. The JK Services Selection Board (JKSSB) and JK Public Service Commission (JKPSC) have been tasked with […]
Mapping, demarcation of JK wetlands to be completed by March end: Minister
Jammu: Mapping and demarcation of wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir is underway and scheduled to be completed by the end of March, Forest Minister Javad Ahmad Rana said on Tuesday. Rana provided the information in a written reply to a starred question by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para seeking information about […]
World looking at India as trusted partner: PM Modi
Says industry should take advantage New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Indian industry to take “big steps” for taking advantage of global opportunities at a time when the world is looking at India as a trusted partner, which can produce quality goods. Addressing a post-Budget webinar on Regulatory, Investment and Ease […]
J&K halts decline in saffron cultivation, plans expansion: Minister
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government said it has successfully halted the decline in saffron cultivation, maintaining the saffron-growing area at 3,715 hectares. Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmed Dar said new areas have been identified for expansion and an inquiry will be conducted into the working of the department in the growth of saffron cultivation in […]
4.40 Cr tourists, including 1.20 lakh foreigners, visited JK in past 2 years: CM
Budget Session Jammu: Over 4.40 crore tourists, including 1.20 lakh foreigners, visited Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the assembly on Tuesday while stressing the sector’s potential in generating employment in the region. CM Abdullah, who is also in charge of the tourism department, said Rs 35.08 crore […]