‘Backbone of terrorism broken, era of outside interference over’
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the planned G20 preparatory meeting in Srinagar will be held in a secure and peaceful atmosphere as the backbone of terrorism has been broken and the era of outside interference, an apparent reference to Pakistan, is over. He also asserted the Union Territory will witness investment of […]
‘No salaries to those sitting at home’
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday asserted all necessary measures have been taken for the safety of minority community employees including Kashmiri Pandits serving in the Valley, and sent out a “loud and clear” message to those protesting for transfer — no salary for sitting at home. Sinha made the remark amid the ongoing […]
‘Mask up, take vaccine precaution dose’
Govt reviews situation as COVID comes centre stage; random testing at airports, three BF.7 variants detected
New Delhi: In view of a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, the Union health minister on Wednesday reviewed the situation in the country and asked people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and get vaccinated. Official sources said random sample testing will be done at […]
Tral has become abode of peace and prosperity now: DGP
Srinagar: The Tral town in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is “almost free” from violence and has become an abode of peace and prosperity now, the union territory’s police chief Dilbag Singh said on Wednesday. He said the youths of the area have shunned the path of violence and destruction “Tral has become an abode of […]
J&K determined to touch new heights of progress: LG
Announces 3 new schemes
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced three new schemes — Holistic Development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Aspirational Towns, and Aspirational Panchayat – which, he said will help the Union territory touch new heights of progress. Announcing the new schemes at a press conference here, Sinha said, “Jammu and Kashmir […]
Nitin Gadkari, LG review progress of ongoing NH Projects in J&K
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha held a review of the ongoing National Highways projects in J&K today. Union Minister of State, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh; Union Minister of State, Jitendra Singh, and Central & UT officials were also present in the meeting. After a […]
40% of 177 CAPF personnel lost lives in J&K in 3 years: MHA in Rajya Sabha
Srinagar: Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that out of 177 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel, who were killed in the line of duty from 2019 to 2021, 73 lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir. In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Rai […]
‘Sack us but we won’t go to Kashmir’: KP employees to LG over ‘salary’ remark
Jammu: Migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees on Wednesday intensified their months-long protest demanding a transfer from the Valley following Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s remarks about stopping their salaries. The protesters also said it was best for the government to sack them as they would not rejoin their services in the Valley in the absence of proper […]
Police to conduct verification of migrants, pony operators in Katra
Jammu: Police will conduct verification of migrants, pony operators and others in and around Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine, to keep a check on suspicious elements, officials said on Wednesday. Police have been directed to conduct joint security drills with central paramilitary forces and other intelligence agencies for security […]
Waqf Board bans unauthorised photography, videography at Hazratbal
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has issued an advisory asking visitors not to take photos or videos of the revered shrine of Hazratbal here without permission. J&K Waqf Board chairperson and BJP leader Darakshan Abdrabi has issued posters of the order which were put up around the shrine on Wednesday. The diktat comes […]
