PDP names candidates for 3 Valley seats
Mehbooba Mufti to contest Anantnag-Rajouri seat; appeals NC, Congress workers to support her Srinagar: As expected, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today named its candidates for contesting all the three Lok Sabha constituencies of Kashmir Valley. In a crowded press conference held here, the party’s Parliamentary Board chief, Sartaj Madni said that the party’s […]
India shedding remnants of colonial past, witnessing cultural revival: LG Sinha
Varanasi, UP: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released ‘Sanatan Navsamvatsar Digdarshika’ published by Kusum Mohale Smriti Sanatan Nyas, Varanasi. He also addressed a seminar on ‘Sanatan Culture’ and applauded the efforts of Nyas to create positive social change, an official press release informed. It said in his keynote address, the LG said that India is […]
INDI alliance in J&K has collapsed in the face of Modi’s progressive vision: Chugh
Jammu: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also party incharge of J&K, today said that in view of the development and peace agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the entire agenda of INDI alliance has fallen flat in J&K. Chugh said all three parties — National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party and Congress — […]
Authorities close gates of Srinagar’s Jama Masjid ahead of Shab-e-Qadr
Mufti slams administration for closing down Jama Masjid Srinagar: A day after Jumat-ul-Vida prayers were disallowed in Srinagar’s Jama Masjid, the Authorities on Saturday closed the gates of the historic mosque ahead of the Shab-e-Qadr. Police asked people to vacate mosque premises after the gates were closed. “Authorities closed the gates of Jama Masjid while […]
ED attaches movable properties in 2022 police sub-inspector recruitment scam case
Jammu: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday attached movable properties in the form of bank balances to the tune of Rs one crore related to some of the accused, including “mastermind” Yatin Yadav, in the 2022 police sub-inspector scam in Jammu and Kashmir, the agency said. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducted […]
Army opens fire after noticing suspicious movement in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Army troops opened fire and subsequently launched a search operation after noticing suspicious movement near their camp in a village in Rajouri district early Saturday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the firing at the Srotha Morha village in the Darhal area, the officials said. They said a sentry fired […]
Two terrorists killed during foiled infiltration bid in Uri: Officials
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Baramulla district, “killing two terrorists”. Troops of the army noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC at Sabura Nala Rustam in Uri area of the district and challenged intruders, the officials said. They said the intruders opened […]
Congress 2024 poll manifesto promises restoration of statehood to J&K
Steers away from Article 370, revocation of AFSPA from UT Srinagar: In its manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Friday promised to restore full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, but the party remained silent on abrogation of the Article 370 and revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the […]
Farooq Abdullah welcomes Congress manifesto
Srinagar: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday welcomed the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls and expressed hope that it gets fulfilled. “It is a good manifesto. What else do you want?” Abdullah told reporters after offering Jumat-ul-Vida prayers at Hazratbal Shrine here. The National Conference president said that it would be a […]
Wildlife department issues advisory to curb human-animal conflicts
Srinagar: In view of the growing incidence of human-animal conflicts, the Wildlife Department has issued an advisory, asking people to follow it to prevent loss of life and injuries. News agency KNO reported that the department has asked the people to follow preventive measures, which include the Dos and Don’ts issued by the department. The […]
