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JK HC quashes series of detention orders under PSA
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed a series of detention orders under the Public Safety Act including that of journalist Fahad Shah on ground that the “detaining authority did not apply its mind”.In one of the cases pertaining to the detention of Srinagar resident Peerzada Mohammed Waseem,…
Read More »Special summary revision of photo electoral rolls: ECI extends date for filling claims, objections
JAMMU, APRIL 20: The Election Commission of India has extended the date for filling claims and objections in connection with Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls up to 6th of May 2023.According a communiqué issued here today by the office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, the eligible persons can…
Read More »Tulip Garden to be closed for general public from April 21
SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: As the Tulip Bloom is almost over, the Director Floriculture Kashmir issued a notification stating that the Tulip Garden, Srinagar shall remain closed for general public w. e. f 21.04.2023.
Read More »G-20 Summit: CS conducts city tour; directs for accelerating pace of work to meet deadlines
Also takes stock of arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on …
Read More »No lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work, says SC
Asks HCs to set up panel for grievance redressal New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday said no lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work and asked all high courts to constitute ‘grievance redressal committees’ headed by their chief justices to address the problems of advocates.A bench of…
Read More »No Eid prayers at historic Eidgah due to inclement weather, says Waqf Chairperson
Srinagar: The congregational Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will not be offered at the historic Eidgah here due to inclement weather, chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Darakhshan Andrabi said on Thursday.The Waqf Board had earlier said that Eid prayers would be offered at the Eidgah for the first time in…
Read More »Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21. Qatar and UAE also announced that Eid Al-Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, April 21, following the sighting of the crescent…
Read More »No witness about moon sighting received in J&K; Eid to be celebrated on Saturday: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Srinagar, Apr 20 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam Thursday said that no witness from any part of the J&K was received about moon sighting and hence a consensus was reached that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday. “No evidence or any witness was received from any…
Read More »5 Army Soldiers Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire In Poonch, Reasons Not Revealed
Five army soldiers were killed after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Poonch district on Thursday. Official sources said that the incident took places in Bhatadhurian area of Mendhar Sub Division in Poonch this afternoon. “Today, at about 1500 hours, one vehicle of Indian Army, while…
Read More »A vehicle carrying five soldiers of the Indian Army caught fire in District Poonch, killing four of them
Today, at about 1500 hours, one vehicle of Indian Army, while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch (J&K), caught fire . In this tragic incident, five Soldiers of the Indian Army have lost their life, according to the officials. Further details are being ascertained.
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Sinha Calls for Inclusive Growth, Women’s Empowerment on I-Day
Srinagar, Aug 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday hoisted the …
