JeI played clandestine role in mobilising voters: Officials
Record turnout in Baramulla LS poll Baramulla: The record voter turnout in north Kashmir’s Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency post abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 can be attributed to various factors including the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami group’s announcement to take the electoral plunge if the ban on it was lifted by the government, highly placed officials […]
Special tribunal dismisses appeal of BJP leader’s wife against demolition of bungalow
Jammu: A special tribunal in Jammu has dismissed an appeal by a senior BJP leader’s wife against the demolition of her illegally constructed palatial bungalow here and imposed Rs 10 lakh as costs on her for “serious misconduct involving criminal contempt of court and perjury”. Former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Nirmal Singh […]
Lt Guv chairs J&K Higher Education Council meeting
Discusses comprehensive and holistic transformation of education sector in J&K SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired the meeting of J&K Higher Education Council, at Raj Bhawan. The meeting was attended by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council; Alok Kumar, Principal […]
BJP holds protest in Srinagar against killing of ex-sarpanch
Srinagar: The BJP Srinagar unit held a protest on Tuesday against the administration of the Shopian district over the killing of former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh by terrorists in the south Kashmir district two days ago. Led by district BJP president Ashok Bhat, the party workers protested against the Shopian district administration at Jawahar Nagar […]
Compliments to people of Baramulla for unbreakable commitment to democratic values: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the people of Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as it recorded its highest-ever voter turnout, and said such active participation is a great trend. The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, which was once militancy-infested, recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 59 per cent on a violence-free polling day […]
Government orders 46% hike in DA for employees
Srinagar: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday announced a 46% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). This decision, detailed in Government Order No. 8-F of 2024, will be effective from January 1, 2024. The order, signed by Principal Secretary Santosh D. Vaidya, stated that the revised DA rate will now be 50% […]
Army exploring India’s military heritage under project Udbhav
New Delhi: The Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures and India’s rich heritage in statecraft under a project that aims to enrich the nation’s outlook in the defence domain, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday. The project ‘Udbhav’, launched last year, delved deep into […]
PoK woman repatriated in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: A 45-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was handed over to Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of on Tuesday, two days after she was detained after she inadvertently crossed to the Indian side, officials said. Naseem Fatma, a native of Sakhi Nath village in Kotli district, was detained […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for traffic
Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday, officials said. Though authorities did not give any specific reason for the closure, sources said the highway has been shut for repair and maintenance work. In addition to the highway closure, traffic between Jammu and other destinations such as Chenani, Patnitop, Doda, Ramban, Gool, […]
Govt issues urgent reminder for Deputation of Assistants for Training in Secretariat Course
Srinagar: The General Administration Department (GAD) here on Tuesday issued an urgent reminder to all Administrative Secretaries regarding the deputation of Senior Assistants and Junior Assistants for the J&K Secretariat Assistants Training Course. In an office memorandum dated May 21, 2024, and marked as “Most Urgent,” the GAD highlighted the importance of this training and […]
