SAC approves delegation of powers to Div Coms, DCs for transfer of State land to State Government Departments
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: With a view to ensuring timely completion of developmental projects in the State and cut down procedural delays, the State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik decided to delegate the powers regarding transfer of state/departmental land to the Government Departments in favour of […]
Release of Wing Commander: Omar and Mehbooba express satisfaction
Srinagar, Feb 28, : Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti expressed their happiness over the release of Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday. “Very glad to know that Wing Commandar Abhinandan will be heading home. I’ll wait for him to be back on Indian soil before […]
Kashmir shuts for 2nd day against NIA raids, mass arrests and possible tinkering with state subject law
Srinagar, Feb 28, : A complete shutdown was observed in Kashmir on the second consecutive day Thursday against the NIA raids on the residences of separatist leaders, the recent arrest spree, and possible tinkering of Article 35-A. All the shops and other business establishments, government and private offices remained closed across Kashmir Valley, while public […]
India cannot solve the Kashmir issue through strength: Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 28, : Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said they have received the Indian dossier and have not gotten the chance to examine it. “We briefed parliamentary leaders last night; there was a meeting of the cabinet. There is a joint session. I will still say that we will see and […]
Pakistan to release India’s pilot on Friday
Islamabad, Feb 28, : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Pakistan would be releasing the Indian pilot tomorrow as a peace gesture. The prime minister was addressing the joint session of Parliament and in a message, urged India not to escalate the situation. “Don’t take this any further, Pakistan will be forced […]
Governor launches ‘State Infrastructure Monitoring System-SIMS’ portal
Jammu, Feb 27 : Governor Satya Pal Malik today launched ‘State Infrastructure Monitoring System-SIMS’ the official Portal developed by the Finance Department in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for management, monitoring, information and payment system of all Infrastructure Projects being funded through the Jammu Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC). Navin Choudhary, Principal […]
Six sheep die after allegedly consuming Jai Kisan Chokar
Pattan, Feb 27, : At least six sheep died after allegedly consuming Jai Kisan choker in North Kashmir’s Pattan area of Baramulla district. Locals alleged that sheep felt unconscious and subsequently died after consuming choker in question. This is the second incident in the town when cattle have died after consuming the same product. The […]
Tweeples blame media for war hysteria
Srinagar, Feb 27, : As the media continued to resort to war hysteria, infusing passions among pseudo-nationalists, a couple of same voices echoed on Twitter reacting over the capture of Indian pilot by Pakistan. Pakistan released a video showing a Wing Commander of India Air Force Mr Abhinandan encircled by men in uniform on Wednesday. […]
7 killed in Budgam air craft crash
Budgam, Feb 27, At least 7 persons were killed after an Indian Military Aircraft Mi-17 crashed in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday morning. The crash took place in Garend Kalan village of Budgam resulting into the death of 7 persons including a civilian and six board. One among the dead was the civilian Kifayat […]
NIA conducts raids in South Kashmir, Detains trio
Srinagar, Feb 27, National Investigating Agency (NIA) Wednesday arrested three persons and conducted searches at six houses including the one belonging the active Jaish-e-Muhammad militant whose vehicle was allegedly used in Lethpora Fidayeen attack. Reports said that NIA sleuths conducted raids in different parts of South Kashmir. Reports added that raids were simultaneously conducted at […]