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  • Northern Army commander visits Kashmir Valley to review security situation

    Sep 20, 2019

    Srinagar, September 20: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the strategic Northern Command visited Kashmir Valley today, to review the prevailing situation in the region. The Army Commander accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon visited formations and units in the hinterland and Line of Control.

  • 25 govt schools in Srinagar to be developed on modern lines: Official

    Sep 20, 2019

    Jammu, September 20: The administration has identified 25 government-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Srinagar to equip them with modern infrastructure and facilities to improve their learning outcome, an official said. The aim is to transform the government schools in the district into vibrant and competitive institutions of learning, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.

  • SC seeks response from J& K on plea challenging detention of 5 persons

    Sep 20, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 20: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Jammu and Kashmir administration on a plea challenging detention of five persons in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice on the plea which has also challenged provisions of law, empowering authorities to detain a person in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Rajbhavan bids farewell to its Officer

    Sep 20, 2019

    Srinagar, Sept 20: Raj Bhavan bade farewell to its Dy. Secretary, Sidharath Dhiman who will be joining his next posting as ACD Samba. Governor Satya Pal Malik wished the Officer a very bright future ahead and good health and happiness. Umang Narula, Financial Commissioner to Governor and officers of Raj Bhavan were present on the occasion.

  • UN chief could discuss Kashmir issue at UNGA: UN spokesman

    Sep 20, 2019

    United Nations, Sep 20: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is likely to use the opportunity of discussions during the high-level UN General Assembly session that begins here next week to raise the Kashmir issue, the UN chief's spokesperson has said.

  • Union MoS meets Governor

    Sep 18, 2019

    SRINAGAR, SEPT 18: R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State, Power, New and Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Governor and Sh. Singh discussed about various major initiatives taken by the Central Govt. to augment the power infrastructure in J&K and Ladakh and ensure 100 % electrification of all households.

  • Northern Army Commander witnesses integrated exercise in eastern ladakh

    Sep 17, 2019

    Srinagar, September 17: Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command witnessed an exercise by integrated troops of all arms and services in Super High Altitude area in Eastern Ladakh today. He was briefed on the conduct of the exercise by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding, Fire & Fury Corps.

  • Farooq Abdullah booked under PSA

    Sep 17, 2019

    Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir administration booked National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah under Public Safety Act (PSA) to maintain law and order. Dr Abdullah is currently detained at his residence in Srinagar. Officials said the residence has been converted into and designated as a sub-jail, with security arrangements by Special Services Group.

  • SC notice to Centre, J&K on plea for producing Abdullah

    Sep 16, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 16: The Supreme Court Monday directed the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to respond to a plea which has sought that former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, under detention following scrapping of the state's special status under Article 370, be produced before the court.

  • Pulwama attack mastermind's aide conspired terror attacks across India' NIA tells court

    Sep 16, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 16: Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) Sajjad Ahmad Khan, a close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind Mudassir Ahmad Khan, was planning terror attacks in different parts of India, including Delhi-NCR, the NIA claimed in its charge sheet in a case of conspiracy filed before a Delhi court on Monday. Sajjad is also suspected to be involved in the conspiracy of Pulwama attacks.

  • JK police to raise 2 women battalions; recruitment from Sep 23

    Sep 16, 2019

    Jammu, Sep 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Police will raise two women battalions and as many border battalions, a spokesman said and informed that forms for the post of constables will be available from September 23 to October 22. "Candidates are informed that offline forms for the post of constable in two border battalions and two women battalions will be available at all district police offices from September 23 to October 22," he said.

  • SAC approves creation of 127 posts

    Sep 16, 2019

    Srinagar, September 16: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved creation of 127 posts of Election Assistants in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. The posts include 50 posts of Election Assistant (Senior Scale) in Level 4 (Rs 25500-81100) and 77 posts of Election Assistant (Junior Scale) in Level 2 (Rs 19900-63200).

  • Forest Deptt celebrates World Ozone Day

    Sep 16, 2019

    Srinagar, September 16: Forest Department today celebrated World Ozone Day at Forest Headquarter, Sheikh Bagh Srinagar. The theme of the program for this year is “Protect the Ozone Layer and the Climate”. On the occasion, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr.

  • Kupwara police arrests 02 burglars, stolen property recovered

    Sep 16, 2019

    Kupwara, September 16: Police in Kupwara busted a gang of burglars after it arrested two burglars and recovered stolen property. Police Station Sogam received a complaint that burglaries took place in the houses of Ghulam Rasool Khan son of Bukhtar Khan resident of Dapul Machil A/P Patushie and Mst Shahmali Begam wife of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar Resident of Machil A/P Surigam wherein burglars have looted some house hold goods.

  • TDF hails Governor's decision of probe into Roshni Act frauds

    Sep 16, 2019

    Srinagar, September 16: President Thathri Development Front District Doda, Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Rao, in a press release issued here has hailed the Governor for investigations in irregularities or fraudulent implementation of Roshni Act in Jammu & Srinagar Districts.

  • Recruitment of constables in 2 Women and 2 Border battalions

    Sep 16, 2019

    Srinagar, September 16: Police Headquarters (PHQ) Srinagar has informed all aspiring candidates that offline forms for the post of constables in 2 Border battalions and 2 Women battalions will be available at all District Police Offices from September 23, 2019 to October 22,2019. PHQ had issued advertisements for recruitment of constables in two Border and two Women battalions vide notification No.

  • Ex-CM Farooq Abdullah detained under stringent PSA

    Sep 16, 2019

    Srinagar, September 16: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has now been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), which enables authorities to detain any individual for two years without trial, sources said on Monday.

  • SC allows Azad to visit J&K

    Sep 16, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 16: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Jammu and Kashmir but said he cannot hold any political rally. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister can visit four districts -- Srinagar, Jammu, Baramulla, Anantnag -- to meet people.

  • SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir

    Sep 16, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 16: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to make all endeavours to restore normalcy in Kashmir as soon as possible. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer said as the so-called shutdown is in the valley itself, then it can be dealt by the Jammu and Kasmir High Court.

  • Punjab police thwart protest by group against abrogation of Article 370 provisions

    Sep 15, 2019

    Chandigarh, September 15: A group of protesters tried to defy prohibitory orders imposed by Punjab's Mohali administration to enter the city on Sunday for holding a protest against the withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status but were sent back by police. A few Punjab-based outfits under the banner of Kashmiri Kaumi Sangharsh Samarthan Samiti were to hold a protest at the Dussehra Ground with support from some farmers organisations.

  • Asking children not to go to Schools biggest disservice to Islam: Farooq Khan

    Sep 15, 2019

    By Sumir Kaul Srinagar, Sep 15 (PTI) Asking children not to attend classes and warning parents against sending their wards to schools is the biggest disservice to Islam, Farooq Khan, an advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir governor, said. Posters have appeared in Srinagar warning people to keep their children away from schools after the Centre abrogated Jammu and Kashmir's special status last month.

  • Weekly flea market opens in Srinagar; normal life disrupted across Kashmir Valley

    Sep 15, 2019

    Srinagar, September 15: Normal life remained affected in Kashmir Valley for the 42nd consecutive day on Sunday following abrogation of Article 370 as most of shops remained shut and public transport was off the roads, even as the weekly flea market opened here, officials said. The weekly flea market opened here on Sunday as several vendors put up their stalls on the TRC Chowk-Polo View axis, the officials said.

  • Pak raises white flag to retrieve bodies of its two soldiers along LoC

    Sep 14, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 14: Pakistan military raised the white flag to retrieve bodies of its two soldiers along the LoC in Hajipir sector of PoK after they were killed by the Indian security personnel during cross border firing, Army sources said Saturday. The Indian Army on Saturday released a 1.47-minute video of the incident which showed Pakistan military personnel raising the white flag to retrieve the bodies of their soldiers.

  • IJU seeks to intervene in Anuradha Bhasin case, moves SC

    Sep 14, 2019

    New Delhi, Sep 14: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) has sought to intervene in the petition filed in the Supreme Court by Kashmir Times Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin seeking the removal of restrictions imposed on working of the media after scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

  • Normal life remains affected in Kashmir Valley

    Sep 14, 2019

    Srinagar, Sep 14: Normal life remained affected across Kashmir Valley for the 41st consecutive day on Saturday as the stalemate following the nullification of Article 370 continued with most shops and schools remaining shut and public transport off the roads, officials said. Restrictions, which were imposed in the Hazratbal area of the city on Friday, were lifted, the officials said, adding most areas of the valley were restrictions-free.

  • Switzerland extends support to strengthen India's fight against terrorism

    Sep 14, 2019

    Berne, Sep 14 Switzerland on Friday extended its support to India to strengthen its fight against terrorism in all its manifestations as President Ram Nath Kovind held talks with his Swiss counterpart Ueli Maurer and conveyed to him that his country has been a victim of state-sponsored terrorism for decades.

  • US lawmakers urge American envoys to facilitate de-escalation of Indo-Pak tension

    Sep 14, 2019

    Washington, Sep 14 A group of American lawmakers have expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the US envoys in India and Pakistan to facilitate de-escalation of tension between the two countries as it presents "tremendous danger" to global peace and a clear national security risk for the US.

  • Curfew imposed in Kishtwar after terrorists snatch rifle from PDP leader's PSO

    Sep 13, 2019

    Srinagar, September 13: Suspected terrorists snatched the rifle from a personal security officer (PSO) of a local Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, prompting authorities to impose curfew and launch a massive search operation. PDP Kishtwar district president Sheikh Nasir's PSO was overpowered at his home by some persons who also snatched an AK-47 rifle from him, a senior district officer told PTI.

  • Pak hub of terrorism, spreads deceitful narratives on Kashmir: India at UN

    Sep 13, 2019

    By Yoshita Singh United Nations, September 13: Describing Pakistan as the "hub of terrorism", India has strongly hit back at the country for raking up the Kashmir issue at the Security Council, saying Islamabad misused the UN forum to spread "baseless and deceitful" narratives about it.

  • Advisor Sharma for making J&K self-sufficient in power generation

    Sep 12, 2019

    Srinagar, September 12: Advisor to Governor KK Sharma today called for sustained efforts to fully tap the hydro-electric and other power generating sources to make the State self-sufficient in power generation. The Advisor was speaking at the 8th meeting of Management and Finance Sub-Committee of Jammu Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) here today.

  • Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation meets Governor

    Sep 12, 2019

    Srinagar, September 12: Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here. Gupta apprised Governor about the functioning and the steps initiated for efficient delivery of public services by the JMC.

  • Pak PM to make 'policy statement' on Kashmir on Friday

    Sep 12, 2019

    By Sajjad Hussain Islamabad, September 12: Pakistan on Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan will make a "policy statement" on Kashmir on Friday during his public address at the PoK's capital Muzaffarabad.

  • Governor launches 'Market intervention Scheme for Apples of J&K'

    Sep 12, 2019

    Srinagar, September 12: Governor Satya Pal Malik launched the ‘Market Intervention Scheme for Apples of J&K’ with the objective of providing optimum prices to the growers. This Scheme has been approved by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs, for the current apple harvesting season.

  • Shah Faesal withdraws plea challenging detention from Delhi

    Sep 12, 2019

    New Delhi, September 12: Bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal on Thursday withdrew his habeas corpus plea challenging his detention before the Delhi High Court. A bench of Justices Manmohan and Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal allowed Faesal to withdraw his plea after his wife filed an affidavit in this regard. Faesal's wife told the high court that she recently met him in custody and has received instructions to withdraw the plea.

  • Normal life remains disrupted in Kashmir

    Sep 12, 2019

    Srinagar, September 12: Normal life remained affected in Kashmir as the stalemate following abrogation of Article 370 entered its 39th day on Thursday with schools closed and public transport off the roads, officials said. Restrictions on the movement or assembly of people have been lifted from most areas of the valley, but security forces continued to be deployed to maintain law and order, the officials said.

  • US lawmakers seek immediate end of communication blackout in Kashmir

    Sep 12, 2019

    By Lalit K Jha Washington, September 12: Two US lawmakers have expressed concerns over the human rights situation in Kashmir, and urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to press India to immediately end the communication blockade and release those who have been detained.

  • Ashok Koul meets Governor

    Sep 11, 2019

    Srinagar, Sep 11: Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Bharatiya Janata Party, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. He shared with Governor his Party’s views on the prevailing scenario and strengthening of grass root level democratic institutions for the holistic development of J&K and Ladakh. Governor urged him to work devotedly for ensuring public welfare.

  • Governor interacts with the Councillors of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation

    Sep 11, 2019

    Srinagar, Sep 9: Governor Satya Pal Malik today met the Councillors of Srinagar Municipal Corporation over tea, at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, today. The Councillors of the SMC were specially invited to Raj Bhawan for interaction with Governor. K.K. Sharma, Advisor to the Governor; B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Dev. Department; Baseer Khan, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Dr.

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