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NIA orders attaching House belonging to father of arrested JeM OGW

NIA orders attaching House belonging to father of arrested JeM OGW

Srinagar: National Investigation Agency on Saturday ordered attaching of a property belonging to Nazir Ahmad Reshi, the father of Irshad Ahmad Reshi who was arrested by the NIA for his alleged involvement in the Lethpura attack on CRPF Group Centre that left five paramilitary personnel and three militants dead in December 2014. Ravinder Kumar, Dy. […]

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha announces Rs 1350 Cr economic package for revival of UT’s ailing business sector

J&K LG Manoj Sinha announces Rs 1350 Cr economic package for revival of UT’s ailing business sector

Says this is just a beginning, much more in offing; structured mechanism for transporters, auto-drivers, houseboat owners, shikara wallas soon; Exemption of stamp duty for all borrowers till March 2021

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday announced a mega economic package of Rs 1350 for reviving the ailing business sector of the Union Territory stating that “this was just a beginning and much more was in the offing.” He also said that the government was mulling a “structured package” for transporters, drivers, […]

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Rifle snatched from J&K bank guard in Dadsara Tral

Rifle snatched from J&K bank guard in Dadsara Tral

Pulwama: Unknown persons on Saturday snatched a 12-bore rifle from a bank guard in Dadsara area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that some unidentified persons snatched a rifle from a bank guard posted at J&K Bank branch Dadsara Tral at around 11 am. He said […]

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LADHC election schedule announced        

LADHC election schedule announced        

Voting to take place on Oct 16

Leh: The authorities in  Union Territory of Ladakh have announced schedule of Ladakh Autonomous Hill development Council (LADHC) Leh polls, notwithstanding opposition’s demand for postponement of the  exercise in view of the border tension and spike in coronavirus cases. In a notification issued by Saugat Biswas, Secretary election department, a copy of which lies with […]

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Unidentified body recovered in Srinagar outskirts

Unidentified body recovered in Srinagar outskirts

Srinagar: Police on Saturday recovered an unidentified male body in Naikbagh area of Nowgam in Srinagar outskirts. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the body, apparently aged between 30 and 35 years, was found near Naikbagh area of Nowgam in Srinagar outskirts on Saturday morning. A police party reached the spot […]

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3 militants from south Kashmir arrested in Rajouri

3 militants from south Kashmir arrested in Rajouri

Jammu: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three militants from Rajouri district of Jammu division. A police officer told GNS a joint operation was launched by police and security forces at Gurjan Bala Rajouri. Three militants, Rahil Bashir alias “Ayaan Bhai” of Pulwama, Amir Jaan alias “Hamza” of Kakapora Pulwama and Hafiz Yunus Wani […]

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Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders

Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders

Lt Governor sets timelines for digitization of Revenue records and delivery of Domicile Certificates

SRINAGAR : The government is authorizing Naib Tehsildars to issue Domicile Certificates to PRC holders and their family members. The decision was announced by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at a meeting while reviewing the working of Revenue department and the Auqaf. Advisors to Lt Governor, KK Sharma and Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal […]

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LG reviews functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department

LG reviews functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department

Releases Coffee Table Book of J&K Sports Council

SRINAGAR : Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the functioning of J&K Sports Council & Youth Services & Sports Department in a meeting at civil secretariat here today. At the outset, Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez briefed the Lt Governor regarding the overall sports scenario in the J&K and the achievements of […]

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Suresh Raina to set up cricket academy in J&K

Suresh Raina to set up cricket academy in J&K

SRINAGAR : International cricketer Suresh Raina today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here today. The celebrity cricketer, on the request of Lt Governor, agreed to set up five schools in Kashmir division and an equal number in Jammu division to train the aspiring cricketers, particularly the youngsters from remote areas of the UT. He […]

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Lt Governor lauds exemplary courage and bravery of CRPF officer

Lt Governor lauds exemplary courage and bravery of CRPF officer

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited 92 Base Hospital and enquired about the well being of Rahul Mathur, Dy Commandant of Quick Action Team of CRPF. Dy Commandant Rahul Mathur was part of Thursday’s encounter at Firdousabad, Batmaloo wherein he received gunshot injuries while leading the assault. Rahul Mathur later managed to […]