Pakistan’s envoy briefs UN Chief on latest situation in Kashmir
United Nation, Feb 20: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations on Wednesday. During the meeting, she briefed the Secretary General about latest developments and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Maleeha Lodhi asked the Secretary General to play a role […]
SHRC issues notice to Commissioner Secretary Home, others over harassment of Kashmiri students outside Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 19, CNS: State Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to commissioner secretary Home. Chief secretary DGP police JK Divisional commissioner KMR to submit the detailed compliance report before the commission regarding the safety of students and people of Kashmir outside the state. The notice was issued by SHRC chairperson Rtd justice […]
EJAC calls for pen-down strike on Feb 22
Srinagar, Feb 19, Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) Tuesday said that it would observe pen-down strike and protests on 22 February against harassment to Kashmiris in Jammu and outside. Addressing media persons at Kashmir Press Club here, EJAC chairman Fayaz Ahmad Shabnum said that EJAC has also taken Jammu government employees on board before announcing […]
Pulwama shuts to mourn the killing of 3 militants and a civilian
Pulwama, Feb 19,: To mourn the killing of three militants and a civilian, a complete shutdown was observed in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Reports said that all business establishments, private institutions remained closed in the district while public transport also remained off the roads. During the fierce encounter on Monday, four army personnel […]
Govt orders major reshuffle in admin
Srinagar Feb: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered a major reshuffle in the administration. 1. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary, IAS (JK:2009), Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar. 2. Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS (JK:2010), Director Area Planning & ex-officio Special Secretary to the Government, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, is […]
Pulwama attack masterminded killed within 100 hours; anyone who picks gun will be eliminated: Army
Srinagar, Feb 19 :Asserting that Pulwama suicide bombing that left 40 CRPF jawans dead was masterminded by Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISI, a senior Army official said within less than 100 hours of the attack top JeM leadership was tracked and gunned down. Urging local militants to shun the path of violence and join mainstream, 15 Corps […]
Bar association Srinagar asks members to remain present at Supreme Court on February 20, 21
Srinagar,19,Feb:J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar on Tuesday asked all the members of its team constituted for opposing the petitions challenging Article 35A and 370 to remain present at the Supreme Court on February 20 and 21 “when the cases are most likely to come up for consideration before the apex court.” In a statement, […]
Advisors Kumar, Ganai assure students studying outside JK
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19- Advisors to the Governor, Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, reviewed the issues of security and safety of the students from Jammu & Kashmir studying outside the State and assured that all possible steps are being taken to ensure their safety and security in view of certain reported incidents. Both the Advisors […]
Governor lauds Security Forces
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19: Governor Satya Pal Malik has lauded the army, police and paramilitary forces in neutralizing militants in an encounter at Pinglena village of Pulwama. Governor has expressed grief on the martyrdom of the army and police personnel in the said operation and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed sympathy […]
Darbar employees stay away from Secretariat Union accuses police of ‘encouraging’miscreants
Srinagar, Feb 18,: Government employees from Civil Secretariat employees from Kashmir refused to attend their duties fearing mob attacks even though government had made vehicles at their disposal on Monday. Civil Secretariat Employees Union President Ghulam Rasool told that they have decided not to attend their duties till the activities of goons are curbed. He […]