Fresh snow forecast for higher reaches from March 3
Srinagar, Mar 01: Moderate rain or snow is expected on higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir from March 03 afternoon (Sunday), the state’s meteorological department said on Friday. Director Meteorological department, J&K, Sonam Lotus in a weather bulletin predicted moderate rains or snow on higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir regions from Sunday afternoon. “Expect […]
Indian pilot to be released: Imran Khan
Islamabad, Feb 28: Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan Thursday announced that IAF’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on Friday as a gesture of peace and the “first step” to open negotiations with India. The surprise announcement during a joint session of Parliament came barely an hour after Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood […]
Very happy Abhinandan will return: Says IAF
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Indian Air Force Thursday said it is very happy that captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is returning home but dismissed suggestions that it was a goodwill gesture, insisting it was in line with the Geneva Conventions. “We are very happy Abhinandan will be freed tomorrow and look forward to […]
Kashmir politicians welcome IAF pilot’s release
Srinagar, Feb 28: Different political parties of Kashmir Thursday welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s announcement that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by them after his MiG 21 went down, will be released on Friday. “The decision to hand over Wing Commander Abhinandan is a great gesture & shouldn’t be seen in isolation. […]
Art. 370: Govt okays reservation to SCs & STs
Imposes ban on J&K Jama’at-e-Islami
New Delhi: The government on Thursday gave its nod to the promulgation of an ordinance for giving reservation benefits to SCs and STs in Jammu and Kashmir by amending a clause of the contentious Article 370, which gives special status to the state. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired […]
Pak to evaluate dossier on Pulwama with ‘open heart’: Qureshi
Islamabad, Feb 28: Pakistan Thursday said it will evaluate with an “open heart” the dossier handed over by India on “specific details” of the involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in the Pulwama suicide attack on CRPF and the presence of camps of the militant outfit in the country. India handed over the dossier on Wednesday […]
UN following Indo-Pak tensions with ‘deep concern’
United Nations, Feb 28: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following with “deep concern” the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, calling on both sides to urgently take steps for a “meaningful mutual engagement”. In the wake of the Pulwama suicide attack by the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan. Following the […]
HC nullifies Cabinet decision on appointment of GMC principal
Srinagar, Feb 28: The High Court on Thursday nullified a State Cabinet decision and consequent government order about the appointment of principal to Government Medical College (GMC), bypassing the recommendations of a selection committee. A division bench comprising Justices Ali Mohammad Magrey and Sanjeev Kumar while disposing off a petition by Prof Dr Javed Chowdhary […]
Employees, pensioners to get 3% hike in DA
Govt approves 10 more degree colleges
Jammu, Feb 28: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today with Governor Satya Pal Malik in chair accorded sanction to the release of an additional installment of 3 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) payable on basic pay to State government employees and pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2019. The arrears accumulated on account of DA hike will […]
Srinagar-Jammu NH opens for traffic
Srinagar, Feb 28: The strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway was opened for stranded vehicles on Thursday, after it was closed due to multiple landslides following snowfall and rain, officials said. No fresh traffic will be allowed either from Jammu or Srinagar on Friday, an official of the Traffic department said. The 270-km highway was opened for […]
