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SRINAGAR, OCT 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday emphasized the vital role of writers in uncovering the truth of history through research and factual evidence. “Writers must do research and use critical proof to challenge and correct the misleading historical accounts,” he said while speaking at the inaugural session…

Srinagar, October 11: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar has registered a case against a police inspector posted as cashier at the District Police Office, Bandipora, for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Raids were also conducted at two of his residential properties in Budgam district. According…

Budgam: Authorities in Budgam district have filed an FIR after a viral video showed a group of social media influencers driving vehicles over fragile green pastures near Breinwar forests. Officials said the FIR was lodged under sections of the Indian Forest Act following a complaint from the Forest Department. The…

Kokernag, Oct 09: The body of a paratrooper, who went missing during an anti-militant operation in the high-altitude region of Kokernag in South Kashmir, has been recovered, officials confirmed on Thursday. Preliminary reports suggest the soldier may have succumbed to an avalanche or snowstorm that struck the area three days…

Srinagar, Oct 09: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha; the Union Home Secretary; the Director, Intelligence…

    Srinagar, Oct 09: Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting orders for 108 administrative officers across various departments and positions. According to an order, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, awaiting adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Vice-Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management…

  Srinagar, Oct 9 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday arrived at Atal Urja Bhawan in New Delhi to chair a high-level meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, along with senior officials from the Ministry…

Srinagar, Oct 9 : The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood on Friday. The matter has been listed at serial number 17 before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai. Advocate Soayib Qureshi confirmed that…

  Srinagar, October 9: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered major reshuffle of police officers. An order issued by the government, the copy which lies with GNS reads, In the interest of administration, the following transfers and postings of IPS officers are hereby ordered with immediate effect.…

  Leh, Oct 8: Colleges across Leh district opened on Wednesday, after remaining closed for two weeks following the September 24 violence, officials said. Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta chaired a security review meeting and ordered lifting of other restrictions to restore complete normalcy in the Union territory, they said.…