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  • Rahul Bhat's killing: Kashmiri Pandits take out protest march in Srinagar

    May 21, 2022

    Srinagar, May 21 (PTI) Kashmiri Pandits took out a protest march on Saturday against the killing of Rahul Bhat and staged a sit-in in front of the famous clock tower in Lal Chowk demanding justice for the slain government employee. Rahul Bhat (35), who had got the job of a clerk under the special employment package for migrants in 20120-11, was gunned down by terrorists inside the Tehsil office in Chadoora town on May 12.

  • DGP J-K visits Baramulla; reviews security scenario

    May 20, 2022

    Srinagar May 20: The Director General of Police J&K Shri Dilbag Singh today visited North Kashmir’s Baramulla District where he interacted with the Jawans and officers and also reviewed security scenario of the district in an officers meeting held at District Police Office Baramulla.

  • Part of under-construction tunnel in J-K collapses; 3 labourers rescued, 10 still trapped

    May 20, 2022

    Banihal/Jammu, May 20 (PTI) A part of an under-construction tunnel has collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, trapping at least 13 labourers, three of whom were rescued, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred late on Thursday night and the rescue operation was in full swing. Officials said the three rescued workers have been admitted to hospitals.

  • J-K: Slain Kashmiri Pandit employee's kin get appointment letter, Rs 5 lakh

    May 19, 2022

    Jammu, May 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday handed over Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance besides an appointment letter to the family of Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead by terrorists in his office in Jammu and Kashmir's Badgam district. The administration has sanctioned compassionate appointment of Bhat's widow, Meenakshi Raina, in the pay level of Rs.

  • Vocational Education receiving prime focus of J-K Govt

    May 17, 2022

    SRINAGAR, MAY 17: Realizing the significance of vocational training in furthering business preferences for students, the Jammu and Kashmir government is laying focused attention on promoting this vital sector at all levels enhancing youth’s technical skills for a specific job.

  • Wildlife deptt continues cleanliness drive around Hokersar

    May 16, 2022

    SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Department of Wildlife Protection J&K Government, Wetlands Division Kashmir in joint collaboration with stake holding departments, civil society groups, N.G.O’s, Educational institutions is observing “Save Hokersar-Save Srinagar” campaign under the banner “TAWAZUN” which commenced on May 07 snd shall culminate on May 21, 2022.

  • Terrorists kill policeman in J-K's Pulwama

    May 13, 2022

    Srinagar, May 13 (PTI) A policeman was shot dead by terrorists at his residence in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Constable Reyaz Ahmad Thokar was shot at in Gudoora in the district this morning, a police spokesman said. The injured cop was rushed to the Army's 92 base hospital in the city but succumbed to injuries. This is the second attack by terrorists within 24 hours. A Kashmiri Pandit government employee was shot dead by terrorists inside his office at Chadoora in Budgam district on Thursday.

  • GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen Aujla calls on J-K LG

    May 11, 2022

    Srinagar, May 10 (PTI) Newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army's 15 Corps Lt General Amardeep Singh Aujla on Tuesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed the prevailing security scenario in the union territory. The Lt Governor and the GoC discussed about various important issues relating to the security management in Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said.

  • Encounter underway in J-K's Anantnag

    May 06, 2022

    Srinagar, May 6 (PTI) An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said. Based on specific input about the presence of terrorists in Srichand Top forest area in Pahalgam area of Anantnag, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

  • Memoir of Army veteran KJS Dhillon to come out next year

    May 05, 2022

    New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) The tumultuous developments of 2019, including the dastardly Pulwama terrorist attack followed by Indian air strikes in Pakistan's Balakote and the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, will be part of the memoir of former commander of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps Lt Gen (Retd.) K J S Dhillon to be published next year.

  • Lt Governor takes part in the Bhoomi Pujan of Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board at Srinagar

    May 03, 2022

    Srinagar, May 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today took part in the Bhoomi Pujan of Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The new facility will fulfill a long pending demand of all stakeholders, organizations associated with Yatra, devotees from across the country and abroad. It will be built over 25 Kanal land and once the Yatri Niwas is completed, it would cater to more than 3000 pilgrims.

  • Handicrafts-Handloom Deptt Kashmir extends support of Rs 900 lakhs to its cooperatives

    May 02, 2022

    SRINAGAR, MAY 02: The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir is providing a major impetus on bringing the registered artisans and weavers under the cooperative fold to protect interests of the artisans under Self-Reliant Act 1999. There has been a huge surge in the formation of cooperatives during the last two years. In the year 2021-22 alone an amount of Rs.

  • Nitishwar Kumar Visits Baltal, takes stock of Shri Amarnathji Yatra arrangements

    May 02, 2022

    GANDERBAL, MAY 02: Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Sh. Nitishwar Kumar conducted an extensive tour of Baltal and took on-spot assessment of the facilities being upgraded for the convenience of pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022. During the visit, the Principal Secretary to Lt Governor, who is also the CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, along with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Sh. Pandurang K.

  • Dream of Democratic decentralization realized with implementation of 73rd Amendment in J-K

    Apr 29, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 29: To enhance grassroots level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, Democratic decentralization through Panchayati Raj Institutions was established with historic implementation of the 73rd Amendment, which envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj system and empowers Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women.

  • IAS Probationers of AGMUT cadre call on DC Srinagar

    Apr 27, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: The 2020 batch of IAS officers of AGMUT cadre Tuesday called on the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in his officer chamber. The group of officers is on UT darshan to Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, Deputy Commissioner enquired about their experience of District Training in different UTs across the country.

  • Sarpanch killed, 6 others injured in road accident in J-K's Baramulla

    Apr 26, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 25 (PTI) A sarpanch was killed while six others, including two policemen, were injured after a State Road Transport Corporation bus collided head-on with a truck in Jammu and Kashmir's in Baramulla district on Monday, officials said. The accident took place at Tappar in Pattan area of the district, they said.

  • Vice-chairperson, DDC Kupwara calls on Lt Governor

    Apr 25, 2022

    JAMMU, APRIL 25: Vice-Chairperson, District Development Council, Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan and discussed with him various matters pertaining to the development of District Kupwara.

  • Bengal girl dies after setting herself ablaze over threat to withdraw rape attempt complaint

    Apr 25, 2022

    Jalpaiguri (WB), Apr 25 (PTI) A 14-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries on Monday after fighting for her life for nearly a fortnight following setting herself ablaze in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district over an alleged threat to withdraw a police complaint regarding a rape attempt on her, prompting her family to demand a CBI inquiry into the incident.

  • Pakistan objects to PM Modi's visit to Kashmir

    Apr 25, 2022

    Islamabad, Apr 25 (PTI) Pakistan has objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kashmir and laying of foundation stones for the construction of the Rattle and Kwar hydroelectric projects on the Chenab river, which it claimed was a "direct contravention" of the Indus Waters Treaty. Prime Minister Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday for the first time for a public engagement since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.

  • Fourth militant killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla

    Apr 22, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 22 (PTI) Another militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said, taking the toll to four in the over 24-hour-long operation. Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Yousuf Kantroo, one of the longest-surviving militants in the Valley, was gunned down in the operation on Thursday.

  • Top LeT commander killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla

    Apr 21, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 21 (PTI) A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Yousuf Lattoo, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Three soldiers were injured in the initial exchange of fire between the two sides, they said.

  • Will not buy peace in J-K, but will establish it: LG

    Apr 19, 2022

    Jammu, Apr 19 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the government is committed to establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir instead of the "past practice of buying it". He said the security forces have gained the upper hand in countering terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and are working to destroy the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory. "We will not buy peace.

  • Encounter breaks out in J-K's Anantnag

    Apr 16, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 16 (PTI) An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Acting on specific input about the presence of militants in Watnar area of Kokernag in the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said. He said the hiding militants fired at the security forces, who retaliated. A gunbattle was on and further details were awaited, the official said.

  • Amarnath Yatra review meet to be held in J-K on Friday

    Apr 14, 2022

    New Delhi/Srinagar, Apr 13 (PTI) A high-level meeting of top administration and security officers of Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be held in the Union Territory on Friday to review the arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, according to officials. This will be the first security review meet for the annual pilgrimage that is scheduled to start on June 30 after the coronavirus pandemic enforced a two-year break.

  • Zargar, released during hijacking of IC-814 in 1999, designated as terrorist

    Apr 14, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, who was involved in a series of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and was one of the released terrorists in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union government. He is the fourth individual to have been designated as a terrorist by the Centre in the last one week.

  • J-K Bank MD felicitates football team

    Apr 12, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 12: J&K Bank MD & CEO, Baldev Prakash today felicitated Bank’s football team for its title winning streak in season 2021-22. MD & CEO also commended Bank’s forward Danish Farooq for representing India in recently concluded international friendlies in Bahrain.

  • Union MoS Social Justice visits CRC Bemina, distributes aid, appliances among beneficiaries

    Apr 11, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 12: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment, Abbaiah Narayanaswamy, today visited Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Bemina, Srinagar to take stock of services being provided to persons with disabilities there. On the occasion, MoS distributed hearing aid, crutches, wheel chairs, smart canes and other equipments among the beneficiaries.

  • Lt Governor lays foundation stone for various Smart City projects in Srinagar

    Apr 09, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid foundation stone for various Smart City projects in Srinagar. The Lt Governor said that the new projects, once completed will strengthen urban infrastructure, improve city services, public aesthetics, ease of living, and will provide a clean and sustainable environment for the citizens.

  • DC Anantnag places Naib Tehsildar under suspension for dereliction of duty

    Apr 08, 2022

    ANANTNAG, APRIL 08: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla today placed Naib Tehsildar Ranbirbora, Tehsil Anantnag East (Mattan) under suspension for dereliction of duty. The Naib Tehsildar has been placed under suspension for unauthorized absence from duty. It is in place to mention that several guidelines have been issued from time to time directing public officials to attend duties on a regular basis.

  • ED questions Omar Abdullah in J-K Bank case

    Apr 07, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 7 (PTI) The National Conference Thursday flayed the Enforcement Directorate move to question party leader Omar Abdullah, terming it a "vicious vilification" of the former chief minister and a continued misuse of the Central investigation agency. The party's statement came after the central probe agency questioned Abdullah in Delhi in connection with the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago.

  • Two injured in 'Army firing' in J-K's Handwara

    Apr 07, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 7 (PTI) At least two people were injured in firing allegedly by Army personnel during an altercation with worshippers outside a mosque in the Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here. An altercation broke out between worshippers, who were coming out of a mosque in Handwara town of Kupwara district, and Army personnel, who were recording videos, they said.

  • BJP celebrates 42th foundation day a cross Kashmir

    Apr 06, 2022

    Srinagar: BJP Kashmir unit BJP celebrated 42th foundation day at J-53 Jawahar Nagar Srinagar organized by District unit Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion National General Secretary Vinod Tawdey said that people have made the BJP as the country's largest political party in terms of representation in the national parliament and state assemblies and the 'Lotus' is blooming in every nook and corner of the country.

  • Ohio State Senate honours Vivek Agnihotri for The Kashmir Files

    Apr 06, 2022

    Washington, Apr 6 (PTI) The Ohio State Senate has presented a citation to film director Vivek Agnihotri in recognition of his movie The Kashmir Files. Ohio, State Senator Niraj Atani, said the citation honours Agnihotri for his work on The Kashmir Files, which depict the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits from their indigenous homeland. Atani is the first Indian American and Hindu American State Senator in Ohio history.

  • Delimitation Commission concludes two day visit to J-K

    Apr 05, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 05: The Delimitation Commission of Jammu and Kashmir met with approximately 400 delegations from different parts of UT of J&K during its two day public sittings at Convention Centre, Jammu and SKICC, Srinagar.

  • Trade-margin on Medical Devices capped to end menace of exaggerated MRP: Div Com Kashmir

    Apr 04, 2022

    SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Sunday said that the administration has achieved a major breakthrough in keeping the menace of printing exaggerated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) by pharmaceutical-companies on the label of medical devices. The development took place after Div Com took serious note of information that most medical devices were found carrying trade margins of 100-800%.

  • CRPF jawan killed, another injured in Terrorist attack in Srinagar

    Apr 04, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 4 (PTI) One CRPF personnel was killed and another injured in a Terrorist attack in the Maisuma area here on Monday, officials said. They said terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel at Maisuma, resulting in injuries to two jawans. The injured personnel were rushed to SMHS Hospital, the officials said, adding one of them was declared dead on arrival while the other was undergoing treatment.

  • Terrorist killed in Shopian encounter

    Apr 01, 2022

    Srinagar, Apr 1 (PTI) An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwangam area of Shopian district in south Kashmir during the night following inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

  • Three-headed sculpture of Lord Vishnu recovered from Jhelum in South Kashmir

    Mar 31, 2022

    Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) In a rare archaeological find, a three-headed sculpture of Lord Vishnu, which dates back to 9th century, was found in Jhelum river during extraction of sand in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Wednesday. The sculpture was recovered by some labourers and was handed over to officials at Kakapura police station, they said.

  • J-K: 2 LeT militants killed in encounter, one carried 'ID card of media', say police

    Mar 30, 2022

    Srinagar, Mar 30 (PTI) Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Rainawari area of the city on Wednesday, police said. The encounter had broken out in the Rainawari area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital around midnight following a cordon and search operation in the old city area, a police official said.

  • Strike by transport unions called off in J-K

    Mar 30, 2022

    Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) A strike by the transport unions was called off after the Jammu and Kashmir administration agreed to their five demands, including recovery of arrears of passenger tax in instalments, officials said.

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