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  • Advisor Khan listens to public at Governor Grievance cell

    Aug 22, 2019

    SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan today met scores of delegations and individuals here at Church Lane, Srinagar here today. Among the delegations include Falahi-Aam teachers from Bijbehara Anantnag who were seeking the regularisation of their services. Delegations of RAMSA teachers from Kupwara and Pulwama districts and Abhinandan Home School Srinagar sought the release of their wages.

  • PCCF reviews functioning of Forest Department

    Aug 22, 2019

    SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Principal Chief Conservator Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera, today convened a meeting here to review the functioning of the Department in Kashmir region and take stock of the implementation of decisions taken in the previous meetings chaired by Advisor to Governor K. Vijay Kumar.

  • Governor condoles demise of IGP Panis mother

    Aug 22, 2019

    SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Governor Satya Pal Malik has condoled the sad demise of mother of IGP Kashmir, Sh. S.P. Pani. In a condolence message, Governor has prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in its hour of grief.

  • Restrictions eased in most Kashmir areas, market still shut and mobile services suspended

    Aug 22, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 22: Restrictions were eased in most areas of Kashmir with barricades being lifted and the movement of people and traffic increasing gradually, but markets remained shut and mobile and internet services suspended for the 18th day on Thursday. Officials said the situation was peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday.

  • Shehla Rashid reasserts claims on J&K situation; gets into argument with journalists

    Aug 22, 2019

    New Delhi, Aug 22: Political activist Shehla Rashid on Thursday asserted that she stands by her comments about alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, as she got into an argument with journalists over the issue. On August 18, Shehla Rashid had claimed that the Indian Army was indiscriminately picking up men, raiding houses and torturing people in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Terrorist, SPO killed in encounter in Baramulla

    Aug 21, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 21: A terrorist and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed while a Sub-inspector was injured in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, a police spokesman said. On a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces in the Ganie-Hamam area, he said. During the search operation, the hiding terrorists fired on the search party.

  • Day-time relaxations continue in Kashmir; students stay away from schools

    Aug 21, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 21: The authorities on Wednesday continued with day-time relaxations across Kashmir, while students stayed away from schools despite the administration's order of the reopening of educational institutions up to the middle classes-level across the Valley. The authorities have lifted restrictions from several areas of Kashmir, including from several parts of the city, officials said.

  • Barricades removed in Srinagar's commercial hub Lal Chowk

    Aug 20, 2019

    Srinagar, August 20: Barricades around the Clock Tower in Srinagar's city centre Lal Chowk were removed after 15 days on Tuesday, allowing the movement of people and traffic in the commercial hub, as restrictions eased in several localities while continuing in others. No students showed up in most primary schools that reopened on Monday but attendance in government offices has improved, officials said.

  • Kishtwar: Markets witnesses’ heavy rush, situation remains peaceful

    Aug 18, 2019

    Kishtwar, August 11: District Magistrate Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today eased the curfew in the district from 8 am till further orders, however night curfew shall remain continue from 9 pm to 4 am which paved the way for the resumption of normal activities without any untoward incident.

  • Advisor to guv Farooq Khan receives first batch of Kashmiri Haj pilgrims at Srinagar airport

    Aug 18, 2019

    Srinagar, August 18: Farooq Khan, advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir governor, on Sunday received the first batch of Haj pilgrims who arrived here from Saudi Arabia. He also reviewed arrangements made for the return of the pilgrims to their respective destinations from the airport due to some restrictions imposed in the state following the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

  • Focus of JK police to isolate terrorists, not let them mislead people: DGP

    Aug 18, 2019

    By Sumir Kaul Srinagar, August 18: The Jammu and Kashmir police is maintaining pressure on terrorists to isolate them so that they cannot mislead the general public, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh has said. In an interview with PTI, Singh, who has been leading the force since last year, thanked the people of the state for their cooperation in maintaining law and order.

  • Private Haj pilgrim relatives to get vehicle passes from August 17

    Aug 16, 2019

    Srinagar, August 16: Executive Officer State Haj Committee today informed that relatives of pilgrims who undertook the holy journey through Private Tour Operators shall obtain vehicle passes from Haj House Bemina from August 17, 2019. The relatives shall have to produce name, passport or visa number and incoming flight number of the pilgrim from Delhi to Srinagar.

  • Adequate stock of essentials available in Kashmir division: Advisor Sharma

    Aug 16, 2019

    Srinagar, August 16: The Advisor to Governor K. K. Sharma said that adequate stock of all the essential supplies are available throughout the Kashmir division and Government is taking all the measures to ensure their delivery to the people. The Advisor stated this while chairing a meeting here to review stock and supply position of ration, petrol, k-oil, medicines and other essentials. Chief Secretary B.V.

  • Chief Secretary J&K held a press conference at Sriangar

    Aug 16, 2019

    Srinagar, August 16: A fortnight ago, some major decisions were taken with a view to promoting the long-term welfare of the people of all the regions of the State and to ensure better governance and accelerated development. The Government's approach was guided by the conviction that all-round development was the most credible solution to address separatist sentiments that were propagated by vested interests.

  • Shah Faesal sent back to Kashmir from Delhi, detained under PSA in Srinagar

    Aug 14, 2019

    Srinagar, August 14: Former IAS officer Shah Faesal on Wednesday was sent back to Kashmir from the Delhi airport and detained here under the Public Safety Act (PSA), officials said. Faesal, who was bound for Istanbul, was detained at the airport on Wednesday morning, they said. The former bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir had floated a political outfit after resigning from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

  • Arrangements put in place for smooth celebrations of Independence Day: Govt

    Aug 14, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 14: The Government on Wednesday said that all the arrangements regarding the smooth celebrations of Independence Day have been made and the main function would be held here at Srinagar. The information was given by the Government’s Spokesperson and Principal Secretary Planning and Development Rohit Kansal here at a presser. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order Muneer Khan was also present on this occasion.

  • Governor reviews availability of health care services and basic facilities to people

    Aug 13, 2019

    Srinagar, August 13: Governor Satya Pal Malik reviewed the to-date status of prevailing security, law and order and provision of basic and essential services to people in J&K, in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan. K.Vijay Kumar, K.K. Sharma, K. Skandan, Farooq Khan-Advisors to Governor and BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary,participated in the meeting. Governor was apprised about the satisfactory law and order scenario in J&K.

  • Full dress rehearsal of Independence Day held at SK Stadium

    Aug 13, 2019

    Srinagar, August 13: In connection with Independence Day celebrations, full dress rehearsal was held at SK Stadium here where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan unfurled the tricolour and inspected the parade and took the salute at the March past. The March past was presented by the contingents of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, JKAP, IRP, Women police, Executive police, SDRF and emergency services.

  • UoH J-K students reject Eid lunch offer from liaison officer of J-K govt

    Aug 13, 2019

    Hyderabad, August 13: The students from Jammu and Kashmir in the University of Hyderabad (UoH) rejected a proposal for a lunch on the occasion of Eid with an official of the J-K administration in protest against the restrictions imposed in the state, a student leader said on Tuesday.

  • J&K special status scrapped in unconstitutional manner: Priyanka

    Aug 13, 2019

    Sonbhadra (UP), August 13: In her first reaction to the scrapping of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Tuesday said it was done in an unconstitutional manner. The manner in which it has been done is totally unconstitutional and against the principles of democracy," she told reporters Umbha, the village where 10 tribals were killed in July in a land dispute.

  • EC holds informal discussion on J-K delimitation exercise

    Aug 13, 2019

    New Delhi, August 13: The Election Commission on Tuesday held informal discussions on the proposed delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir where assembly polls are to be held. Sources in the poll panel said, the Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to formally write to the EC to carry out the delimitation exercise as per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. According to Section 60 of the Act, "...

  • Restrictions to be eased out in phased manner: Rohit Kansal

    Aug 13, 2019

    Srinagar, August 13: The Government today said that the restrictions are being eased out in a phased manner in the Valley and the situation in the Jammu division has been restored. The information was given by the Government Spokesperson Rohit Kansal during a presser held here today. Commissioner Secretary Information M K Dwedi and Director Information and Public Relations Syed Sehrish Asgar were present.

  • SC refuses to pass directions on lifting of restrictions in J&K

    Aug 13, 2019

    New Delhi, August 13: The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to pass any immediate directions to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government on a plea seeking lifting of all restrictions imposed after the abrogation of Article 370. The apex court said that it will wait for return of normalcy and take up the matter after two weeks.

  • Rahul says will visit J&K, don't need Guv's aircraft

    Aug 13, 2019

    New Delhi, August 13: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accepted Governor Satya Pal Malik's 'invitation' to visit Jammu and Kashmir but said he did not need an aircraft. Gandhi said he and other opposition leaders would visit Jammu and Kashmir and urged Malik to allow them the freedom to meet people, and soldiers.

  • Adequate Medicare available at major hospitals in Valley

    Aug 12, 2019

    Srinagar, August 12: Civil Administration today asserted that adequate medicare is available at four major associated hospitals (SMHS, GB Pant, LD hospital, Bone and Joint hospital) of GMC Srinagar. It was informed that during the period between 5th to 11th August, the OPDs of these hospitals have registered 13,500 patients. Further, more than 1400 patients were admitted and over 600 surgeries were conducted for various ailments.

  • Eid in J-K passes off peacefully barring few incidents, no firing in Valley: Police

    Aug 12, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Monday said Eid al-Adha festivities passed off peacefully, barring a few minor incidents, and there was no firing anywhere in the Kashmir Valley. Inspector-General of Police S P Pani also said the Jammu and Kashmir administration was committed to maintaining peace and order and the police were working in this direction.

  • People of Kishtwar celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor and enthusiasm

    Aug 12, 2019

    Kishtwar, August 12: Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated today with religious fervor, gaiety across the district. The Muslim brethren thronged local mosques and performed Nimaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, development and prosperity of the district and the state. Elaborate necessary arrangements including security and other arrangements were made by the district and police administration for smooth celebrations of Eid festival.

  • Massive participation in Eid-ul-Azha celebrations in Ramban

    Aug 12, 2019

    Ramban, August 12: Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the district today. The biggest congregations took place at Jamia Masjid Sharif Ramban and Gool, Eid Gah Batote and Eid Gah Banihal where large number of devotes performed Nimaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, development and prosperity of society. People exchanged wishes among themselves and participated in large number in the celebrations.

  • Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

    Aug 12, 2019

    Chandigarh, August 12: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday hosted 125 Kashmiri students on Eid and said he was confident that situation would improve in the Valley soon. The students belonged to various universities of Punjab. With curfew-like restrictions in place across the Valley, it was an Eid away from home for the students.

  • J&K students in AMU boycott Eid lunch invite to protest revocation of special status

    Aug 12, 2019

    Aligarh (UP), August 12: Kashmiri students at the AMU boycotted the lunch invite from the liaison officer of the central government on the occasion of Eid al-Adha on Monday to protest the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The issued a statement rejecting the invite and claiming that it was aimed at "rubbing salt on the wounds of the people of Kashmir".

  • NSA undertakes aerial survey of Kashmir Valley

    Aug 12, 2019

    By Sumir Kaul Srinagar, August 12: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday undertook an aerial survey of the city and South Kashmir areas to take stock of the security situation as the valley celebrated Eid al-Adha amid strict restrictions that are in place after the decision to revoke provisions of Article 370.

  • CRPF's Kashmir 'madadgaar' helpline 14411 active again

    Aug 12, 2019

    New Delhi, August 12: The Srinagar-based CRPF helpline- 14411- has been re-activated for people, especially Kashmiris, who require help for their families or are in distress post the decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370, officials said on Monday. They said the standard five-digit landline number of the 'madadgaar' helpline has been restored after it went inactive due to the communication clampdown in the Kashmir Valley.

  • Eid celebrations: Prayers offered across Jammu & Kashmir

    Aug 12, 2019

    Srinagar, August 12: While addressing the media, Principal Secretary to Government of J&K and Government Spokesperson Sh. Rohit Kansal today said that Eid Prayers have been offered in all districts of Kashmir as well in Jammu region. All necessary arrangements were made to facilitate the people for offering prayers at mosques and other places. Peace and harmony witnessed across Jammu & Kashmir during Eid.

  • Eid al-Adha prayers peaceful in Kashmir: Police

    Aug 12, 2019

    Srinagar, Aug 12: Eid al-Adha prayers on Monday morning at various mosques in Kashmir concluded without any violence, police said, but the festive buzz was missing with curfew-like restrictions in place across the Valley. Large gatherings were not allowed in any part of the Valley, an official said. Reports said Eid prayers were not allowed at major mosques.

  • Situation in J-K peaceful ahead of Eid

    Aug 11, 2019

    Srinagar/Jammu, Aug 11 (PTI) Ahead of Eid-ul Azha, banks, ATMs and quite a few markets remained open on Sunday in Kashmir and restrictions were eased allowing people to come out to shop, while residents would be permitted to offer prayers in neighbourhoods mosques on the festival, officials said. There has been no report of violence anywhere in Kashmir, they said.

  • Passengers struggle to reach their families from Srinagar airport

    Aug 11, 2019

    By Sumir Kaul Srinagar, august 11: As people fly back to Kashmir in time for Eid-ul-Azha, reaching home from the airport is a struggle of its own. Passengers at the Srinagar International Airport were seen on Sunday desperately searching for taxis even as they remained apprehensive about their journey ahead in the valley which was under restrictions with communication lines snapped since August 5.

  • Markets witnesses' heavy rush, situation remains peaceful

    Aug 11, 2019

    Kishtwar, August 11: District Magistrate Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today eased the curfew in the district from 8 am till further orders, however, night curfew shall remain to continue from 9 pm to 4 am which paved the way for the resumption of normal activities without any untoward incident.

  • Arrested NC leader shifted from J-K to UP jail

    Aug 11, 2019

    By Sumir Kaul Srinagar, August 11: National Conference leader and former minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, who was arrested a few days ago in Jammu and Kashmir, was on Sunday shifted to a jail in Uttar Pradesh, officials said. Sagar is the first mainstream political leader being sent out of Jammu and Kashmir as part of a government plan to shift prisoners to jails outside the state.

  • Art 370 removal will result in end of terrorism in Kashmir: Shah

    Aug 11, 2019

    Chennai, August 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that removal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution will lead to end of terrorism and progress of the region. Speaking at the launch of a book on Vice President M Venkiah Naidu here, Shah said he firmly believed that Art 370 that gave the special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be removed as it was not beneficial to the country.

  • Governor greets people on Eid-ul-Azha

    Aug 11, 2019

    Srinagar, August 11: Governor Satya Pal Malik has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and prayed for their well-being and prosperity. In his message of felicitations, Governor has hoped that this festival would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity, and revive the glorious pluralistic ethos for which Jammu and Kashmir has been known for centuries past. Governor prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the State.

  • Chief Electoral Officer meets Governor

    Aug 10, 2019

    Srinagar, August 10: Shailendra Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here. Kumar apprised Governor about the ongoing summary revision of the electoral rolls and activities of the State Election Commission for the conduct of elections to the Block Development Councils.

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