Army hints at action against killing of 4 soldiers by Pak
New Delhi, Feb 05 (PTI) The Army today indicated it would take retaliatory action against the killing of four army-men in heavy shelling by Pakistani forces along the LoC in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that its action would speak for itself. Lt Gen Sarath Chand said the Army has been responding […]
Pakistan calls for resolution of Kashmir for peace in subcontinent
Islamabad, Feb 05 (PTI): Pakistan today said the dream of peace and prosperity in the region would remain elusive without resolving the Kashmir issue and reaffirmed its support for the people in the Valley in their struggle for the right to “self-determination”. President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi made these remarks in […]
Police file chargesheet in case of killings of 6 cop
S.Tariq Anantnag, Feb 05: Police on Monday filed charge-sheet against Lashkar militants including a non-Muslim resident of Uttar Pradesh, in the case of killings of six policemen including an SHO in Achabal of south Kashmir last year. “An SIT (special investigation team) was formed which filed a comprehensive charge-sheet against the accused before a Sessions […]
LC passes Rs 95,666.97 cr Budget for 2018-19
Jammu, Feb 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council today passed a Rs 95,666.97-crore budget for the state for 2018-19, comprising a revenue component of Rs 51,244.72 crore and a capital component of Rs 44,422.24 crore. The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill-2018, passed by the Legislative Assembly Saturday, was moved by the Finance Minister Haseeb […]
Govt introduces ‘property damage’ bill in LA
Srinagar, Feb 05: Government on Monday introduced a contentious bill in the Legislative Assembly, envisaging that persons calling for strikes or protest demonstrations leading to damage of public property shall be held liable for fines and imprisonment. The bill was introduced in the House by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Abdur Rehman Veeri. CPI (M) legislator […]
6 Kashmiris arrested in Rajasthan, released later: Govt
Jammu, Feb 05 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government today said six Kashmiri persons were arrested by the Rajasthan police for allegedly entering a prohibited area along the IB near Jailsalmer and were later released. Responding to a point raised by MLA Usman Majeed in the Legislative Assembly in this regard, Minister for Revenue Abdul […]
97 people killed in 834 ceasefire violations in 3 yrs: Govt
Jammu, Feb 05: As many as 97 people, including 41 civilians, were killed and 383 others injured in 834 “ceasefire violations by the Pakistani troops” in the last three years, the Jammu and Kashmir government said today. In a written reply to a question by a PDP MLC in the Legislative Council today, Chief Minister […]
Kashmir is safest place, say women travelers
Srinagar, Feb 05 (PTI) From joy rides on snow scooters to shopping in a floating market in the scenic Dal Lake, Kashmir has it all to make it ‘the safest place and a shopping paradise’, according to a group of women travelers from Hyderabad, who are out on an expedition to Jammu and Kashmir. Keeping […]
GGHSS Nowshera upgradation apace: Edu Minister
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 05- Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari told the House that the PWD (R&B) Department has started upgradation works including construction of 4 additional classrooms for Government Girls Higher Secondary School Nowshera, Rajouri. “Against an estimated cost of Rs 58.45 lakh for creating additional infrastructure of 4 classrooms, Rs 26 lakh including […]
270 health institutions functional in Rajouri: Bali Bhagat
‘16 doctors, 21 paramedical staff in place at DH Ramban’
Jammu, Feb 05: Minister for Health, Bali Bhagat informed the House that there are 270 health institutions functional in Rajouri district and 42 ambulances are available in these institutions to provide round the clock service to the people. Replying to the question of legislator Ch. Qamar Hussain, the Minister said patient care is being provided […]
