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  Srinagar, Oct 12 : The Jammu & Kashmir Congress on Sunday decided not to contest the fourth Rajya Sabha seat proposed by the National Conference, calling it a “risky” option for the party. Addressing reporters, Karra said,“A detailed discussion was held about the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The unanimous…

SRINAGAR, Oct 12: The BSF has heightened its vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir ahead of the winter as there is a possibility of increased infiltration attempts from across the border, a senior officer said on Sunday. Intelligence inputs suggest that terrorists are waiting at various launch…

SRINAGAR, Oct 12: A meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) of NABARD was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to review the progress and achievements made under the previous Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) programmes and to accord approval for new projects to be…

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…