Centre approves Baramulla-Kupwara rail link
‘Project prioritized for implementation’
Jammu, Nov 29: In a significant initiative to expand connectivity in J&K, the Government of India has approved extension of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link upto Kupwara in north Kashmir. “I am glad to inform you that Railways has prioritized the extension of rail link from Baramulla to Kupwara and has sanctioned an updated survey for the […]
BJP’s Bhagat challenges dissolution of J&K assembly in SC
Srinagar: A dissident BJP MLA Gagan Bhagat has moved Supreme Court to challenge the dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by Governor Satya Pal Malik. A petition titled Gagan Bhagat Ex-MLA Jammu and Kashmir assembly v/s Union of India through secretary, ministry of home affairs, Government of India and state of Jammu and Kashmir through […]
Two Hizb militants killed in Khrew encounter
Pulwama, Nov 29: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants, who police said were close aides of outfit commander Riyaz Naikoo, were killed Thursday in an encounter with government forces in Khrew area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Based on a credible input about presence of militants at Sharshali Khrew, a cordon and search operation was […]
Second militant killed in Chattergan was Sopore resident
Sopore, Nov 29: The second ‘militant’ killed in a gunfight along with LeT commander Naveed Jatt at Chattergam in central Kashmir’s Budgam district yesterday has been identified as a resident of Sopore in Baramulla district. The slain militant was identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Khan alias Maroof and Kaleemullah, a resident of New colony, Sopore. Mehraj, who […]
Phase V of Panchayat Polls draws 71.1 turnout
33.7% electors vote in Kashmir, 85.2% in Jammu division
Jammu, Nov 29: In the Phase-V of Panchayat Polls held today 71.1 percent turnout was witnessed across the state with 85.2 percent polling recorded in Jammu division and 33.7 percent in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra said that Kupwara witnessed 42.5 percent polling, Bandipora 34.6 percent, Baramulla 32.9 […]
3 injured in post poll clashes in Sopore
Sopore, Nov 29: At least three youth were injured after massive clashes erupted in Botingoo area of Sopore in north Kashmir soon after the conclusion of Panchayat polls on Thursday evening. According to witnesses, as soon as government forces along with the polling staff started leaving from the Botingoo area, a number of youth assembled […]
‘EC likely to club LS, Assembly polls in J&K’
New Delhi, Nov 29 : The Election Commission, which has to hold fresh Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir before May 21 next, is likely to club it with the Lok Sabha elections due next year, highly-placed sources in the poll panel said Thursday. The State Assembly was dissolved by Governor Satya Pal Malik on […]
Dismantle toilets in close proximity to aquatic ecosystems: HC to Govt
Asks ACB to expedite probe in Handwara PHE scam
Srinagar, Nov 29: After being informed about the disastrous state of affairs of the water-bodies of Kashmir, the High Court today directed the authorities to dismantle all the toilets that are in close proximity to aquatic ecosystems in the Valley. As the report by Regional Director, Pollution Control Board (PCB), apprised the court about the […]
JK Bank row: Drabu trains guns at Guv for his ‘personal interest’ remark
Srinagar, Nov 29: Former Jammu and Kashmir finance minister and senior PDP leader Haseeb Drabu on Thursday targeted Governor Satya Pal Malik over his comment that only people with “personal or political interests” in J&K Bank are opposing the move to turn the bank into a PSU. Taking to Twitter, Drabu said the decision of […]
J&K Bank employees, PDP protests
Srinagar, Nov 29: Employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank staged a protest here Thursday demanding a rollback of the decision of Governor Satya Pal Malik-led State Administrative Council (SAC) to treat the bank as a public sector undertaking. Scores of employees of the bank assembled at its corporate headquarters on M A Road and […]
