JAMMU: Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the tricolour at the State level function on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, at the Sports Stadium of the University of Jammu. Governor inspected the parade and took the salute at an impressive march past which was commanded by Col. Baskar Singh of 1st Battalion J&K Light […]
Srinagar: Upping the ante at the Prime Minister, National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah said if Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections were not held within the stipulated six months period, it will be ‘the biggest admission of Narendra Modi and his government’s disastrous handling of the state’. “PM Modi’s inability, should that be the […]
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti has termed the Governor administration’s order of revoking Zero Stamp duty for women as Undemocratic, stating that the decision taken by an elected government in the state cannot be scarped by the present dispensation, a statement issue here said. “There has to be […]
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today said that the issue of some journalists not being permitted to cover the Republic Day function in Srinagar would be looked into. He said the entire process of security clearance for issuance of passes to journalists shall be reviewed for better coordination in future. “It is learnt […]
Srinagar: Normal life came to a grinding halt as the strike call given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) evoked a total response on Saturday. The government blockaded mobile internet services but unlike in the past, mobile phone services remained operational. All shops and other commercial establishments are shut across Kashmir. Roads are wearing a deserted look […]
Poonch: India and Pakistan armies traded fresh fire along the Line of Control in Jammu division’s Poonch district on Saturday, marking the Republic Day of India. Official sources said Pakistan army targeted Indian posts at Mendhar area in Poonch while Indian army retaliated in “equal proposition.” SDPO Mendhar Neeraj Padyar told GNS that shelling started this […]
Srinagar: Asserting that Kashmiris have paid a heavy price with their lives in the confrontation between India and Pakistan, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti hoped that the rest of the nation tries to understand the dilemma that torments every Kashmiri. “In this confrontation between the two neighbours, Kashmiris have paid a heavy price […]
Srinagar: Two militants were killed in a fierce encounter which ensued on Saturday morning during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the outskirts of Srinagar. Based on a credible input about the presence of militants in Khonmoh area of District Srinagar, a CASO was launched today morning jointly by Police and security forces in […]
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of 70th Republic-Day celebrations, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, hosted ‘At Home’ at Shere-e-Kashmir International Convention, Centre (SKICC) here. Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, IGP, Kashmir, S.P. Pani, Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation , Junaid Azim Mattoo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Chief Engineer, R&B, SSP […]