Constant attempts from across LoC to disturb peace, security environment in J&K: Army
Kupwara: The Army today disclosed that 27 terrorists have been killed in 8 infiltration attempts in past 8 months in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. There is a constant endeavour from across the Line of Control (LoC) to disturb peace and vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir as normalcy has not gone […]
Firing by Pak Rangers along IB continued for around seven hrs, two injured: BSF
Jammu: The BSF on Friday said the “unprovoked” firing by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border in Jammu targeting Indian posts and civilian areas continued for close to seven hours. In an official statement, the Border Security Force (BSF) said the Pakistan Rangers fired mortars and used heavy machine guns, leading to two non-fatal casualties. […]
Army celebrates Shaurya Diwas to mark landing of forces in Kashmir in 1947
Srinagar: The army on Friday celebrated the ‘Shaurya Diwas’ here to mark the 76th year of the landing of forces in Kashmir which ensured the first “civil-military victory” of Independent India. The Indian Army troops landed at the Budgam Airport to evict Pakistani forces from Jammu and Kashmir, a day after the Instrument of Accession […]
CS flags off J&K contingent of ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ for New Delhi
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Friday flagged off 400-people strong Jammu & Kashmir contingent of ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ to build a national monument to be called Amrit Vatika at New Delhi. About 83 lakh people participated in nearly two-month-long ‘Amrit Kalash yatra’ under ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ (Mitti Ko […]
Man sentenced to six months in cheque bounce case
Srinagar: A city court today sentenced a man from Baramulla for six month imprisonment and imposed on him a fine of Rs 6.52 lakhs for issuing cheque to a Delhi-based apple trader, which later bounced in the bank for lack of funds. Sub-Judge Small Causes Court, Srinagar, Tabassum, after hearing the contending parties convicted one […]
Farooq Abdullah calls for adherence to ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed concern over cross-border shelling along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and called for strict adherence to the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. A BSF jawan and a woman were injured while several houses were damaged in cross-border shelling and firing by Pakistan Rangers, […]
CS reviews performance of Revenue Department
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, today held a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Revenue Department here. At the outset, Chief Secretary was briefed by the Secretary of the Revenue Department, Dr Piyush Singla about the status of online services of the Revenue Department, steps taken for demystification of Revenue records, progress […]
Special Secretary Logistics reviews progress of PMGS in J&K
Srinagar: Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Sumita Dawra reviewed the progress made by the UT of Jammu and Kashmir on PM GatiShakti National Master Plan at Srinagar today. Dawra discussed the prospects of improving the usage of PM GatiShakti’s approach for infrastructure planning and […]
ECI orders Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in J&K
SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in all the Parliamentary/Assembly Constituencies in the UT of J&K with the 1st of January 2024 as the qualifying date. In this regard, a notice has been issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. As per the notice, […]
Working to bring newer areas under saffron cultivation: Director Agriculture
SRINAGAR: The Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, today visited the Saffron fields of Pampore and took stock of the saffron harvesting activities and interventions by the department. The Director impressed upon the field officers to work in close coordination with the saffron farmers and ensure that proper guidance is provided to the farmers […]
