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Former Ikhwan commander Papa Kishtwari dies of heart attack
Former Ikhwan commander, Papa Kishtwari accused of murdering many civilians died at a hospital here, officials said on Thursday. Official sources told local news agency that Ghulam Muhammad Lone alias Papa Kishtwari alias Mumma Lone died at police hospital Srinagar where he was taken from central jail today. “He was…
Read More »Cattle theft on rise in Anantnag District
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag,05 Nov: Following growing incidents of cattle theft in different villages of Anantnag District, the villagers of these areas have expressed their concern over the increasing incidents of cattle theft and demanded authorities to take appropriate measures to nab the culprits involved in cattle rustling. According to eyewitnesses,”…
Read More »Atal Dulloo expresses grief over demise of Dr Naveed Runiyal
Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, has expressed profound grief and shock over the demise of Dr Naveed Runiyal. In a condolence message, the FC conveyed his deep sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. Atal Dulloo, while expressing condolences with…
Read More »Traffic Police City Jammu launches special drive against traffic violations in view of festivals season
Jammu: In order ensure effective traffic management system and hassle free vehicular movements in this Festivals season, Traffic Police City Jammu launched a special drive in visible offences like w/o Crash Helmets, safety belts, over speed, wrong stops, Rash and negligent driving, wrongly parked vehicles etc.“The main objective of…
Read More »Multidisciplinary team visits Ladakh to speed up implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi: A multidisciplinary team from the National Jal Jeevan Mission comprising officials of the ministry and experts visited Ladakh to help in the implementation of the mission, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Wednesday.Both the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh plan to provide tap water connections…
Read More »Editors Guild condemns Arnab Goswami’s arrest, calls on Maha CM to ensure fair treatment
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday condemned the “sudden arrest” of Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami and called upon Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to ensure that he is treated fairly and state power is not used against critical reporting by the media.Goswami was arrested from his…
Read More »Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit
Kathmandu: Army chief Gen MM Naravane arrived in Nepal on Wednesday on a three-day crucial visit that is largely aimed at resetting the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a bitter border row.Gen Naravane is visiting Nepal at the official invitation of Nepal Army chief Gen Purna Chandra…
Read More »J-K govt setting up six transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees in valley
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday accorded sanction for the construction of transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees at six places in the valley at a cost of Rs 201.60 crore under Prime Minister’s development package.A four-member committee headed by Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, has been set up…
Read More »Wildlife board set up in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has constituted a 25-member wildlife board to advise it in selection and management of areas to be declared as protected areas and in formulation of policy for protection and conservation of wildlife and plants.Lt Governor would be the chairman of the board which included…
Read More »Srinagar Mayor seals Joint Commissioner’s office citing delay in granting building permissions
Srinagar: Acting Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Parvaiz Qadri on Wednesday sealed the office of the Joint Commissioner, Planning at the civic body, accusing the head of the section for delaying building permissions to applicants leading to mushrooming growth in illegal constructions.”Yes, I have locked the office of Joint…
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