4000 Kanals of land retrieved at Hokersar from encroachers: Officials
Srinagar: After unveiling the five-year Integrated Management Action Plan (IMAP) 2022-2027 for Wetland Conservation Reserves of Kashmir in 2021, authorities at Hokersar wetland have retrieved around 4000 kanals of land from the “encroachers” so far, officials said on Saturday. Highlighting the retrieval of encroached land, a senior wetland official said that under the restoration wetland […]
GST intelligence officers detect Rs 18,000 crore fake ITC cases in Apr-Dec
New Delhi: GST intelligence officers have detected fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) cases worth Rs 18,000 crore from April to December in the current fiscal and arrested 98 people, the finance ministry said on Saturday. In the current financial year, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has laid special emphasis to identify and apprehend […]
Verify credentials of firms placing job advertisements: Press Council to newspapers
New Delhi: In a bid to protect youths from fraudsters, the Press Council of India (PCI) has asked newspapers to cross-check the credentials of a company placing advertisements for jobs. In a statement here, the PCI advised the print media to adhere to the Norms of Journalistic Conduct while publishing employment related advertisements. “Print Media […]
893 lives lost in over 6000 road accidents in JK during 2023
Nearly 14 lakh challans issued for traffic violations Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a surge in road accidents, with a staggering 6,292 incidents claiming the lives of 893 people in 2023, according to official data. The figures obtained from the J&K Traffic Police indicate a concerning upward trend compared to the previous three years. In […]
Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: The Army on Saturday opened fire after observing a suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said. They said Army troops picked up the suspicious movement in the Sabra Gali area of Mendhar and immediately responded. The firing was at a forward village in snow-bound Mendhar in the early […]
Bovine smuggler arrested under PSA in Jammu
Jammu: An alleged bovine smuggler was arrested and lodged in central jail under Public Safety Act (PSA) here on Saturday, police said. Raj Ali, a resident of Prangla village of Khour, was on the run since January 30 when a warrant of arrest under PSA was issued against him by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, a police […]
J&K-born Aroma Mission’ to be among torchbearers of Viksit Bharat: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir born Aroma Mission’ will be among the torchbearers of “Viksit Bharat”. The Minister was speaking after chairing the first-of-its-kind meeting with PRI representatives, including members from District Development Councils. The meeting, aimed at fostering connection with the society for StartUp promotion in the region, […]
Temperatures dip in Kashmir, coldest night recorded in 16 years
Srinagar: The minimum temperatures nose-dived on Thursday night at several places in Kashmir with some towns recording the coldest night in past 16 years, officials said here on Friday. Gulmarg skiing resort in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 12 degrees Celsius, a drop of more than four degrees compared to previous night’s minus […]
Two cops suspended, SHO attached over ‘custodial death’ in Jammu
Jammu: A station house officer of a police station was removed from his position, while two cops were placed under suspension following a suspect’s death in custody here, police said on Friday. The Jammu’s district magistrate has also been requested to initiate a magisterial inquiry into the incident, they said. Sahil Saini, a resident of […]
CS takes stock of Dal Lake conservation, beautification measures
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday took review of the measures taken so far for the beautification and cleansing of the famous Dal and Nigeen Lakes here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; VC, Lakes Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) besides other concerned officers. During this meeting the Chief Secretary took note of […]
