Cheque bounce case:Baramulla court sends man to jail for 2 years, imposes Rs 16 lakh fine
Srinagar: The court of (sub-judge) special magistrate Baramulla has sentenced a man to two year imprisonment and directed him to pay Rs 16 lakh compensation to the complainant—which is double the cheque amount. In an order, a copy of which is available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Judge Iqbal Ahmad Akhooon found Ameer Ahmad […]
Four killed as boulder sends car hurtling down hill in Banihal
‘Traffic suspended on the highway’ Banihal : Four people have been killed after a truck skidded—off the road and rolled into a deep gorge near Sher Bibi in Banihal area of Ramban district on Tuesday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the truck bearing registration number (JK03J-0312) on way from Jammu towards Srinagar […]
Dist Admin Ganderbal holds interaction with Lumbardars, Chowkidars
Ganderbal: The District Administration Ganderbal today held interaction session with the newly appointed Lumbardars and Chowkidars of the district at Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The meeting was held with the purpose to discuss the roles and responsibilities of Lumbardars and Chowkidars in their concerned villages and to emphasize their crucial role in maintaining law and order in […]
Govt Orders Transfer Of Six JKAS Officers
Srinagar: The government on Monday ordered transfer of six JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Mudasir Ahmad, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Gurez, holding additional charge of Sub-Registrar, Gurez, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner Parnchayat, Kupwara, against an available vacancy. Mukhtiar Ahmed Ahanger, JKAS, awaiting […]
Target 100% involvement of adult population in Sports and Cultural events: CS
Takes review of the rolling out of LG’s Roller Sports & Culture Trophy 2023-24 Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today impressed upon the officers of the Sports and Culture Department to give opportunity to each person to either take part in sporting or other cultural activities for giving their creative energies a chance […]
BJP issues notice to J&K vice president for alleged “anti-party activities”
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show cause notice to a senior party leader in Kashmir for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities. The notice against party J&K’s vice president and former legislator Sufi Yusuf was issued by the disciplinary committee of J&K BJP and he has been asked to submit a reply within […]
5G Health Use Cases for Adoption in Aspirational Districts of Kashmir Division
Div Com reviews the proposal; says the idea shall bring progressive change in health sector Srinagar: AMTRON, a PSU of Assam Govt has proposed the roll out of 5G Health use applications in the two aspirational districts of Kashmir division viz. Baramulla and Kupwara. In this regard, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri […]
Mayor of Srinagar lays Foundation Stone for 2 Community Centers at Chattabal and Rakh Colony Noor Bagh, Srinagar
Srinagar: The Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu accompanied by concerned Corporators and Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), Haris Ahmad Handoo along with senior officials from SDA, today laid the foundation stone for two community centers in Chattabal and Rakh Colony Noor Bagh, Srinagar. The construction of these centers, with a budget of 2.95 […]
DPAP concerned over fate of local growers due to lifting of extra import duty on US Apple, walnut
Srinagar : The democratic Progressive Azad Party on Monday expressed concerns over the lifting of extra tariffs to Walnuts and Apple imported from the United States of America. The party chief spokesman Salman Nizami said that the move is likely to affect the Apple and Walnut industry of Kashmir which is the main source of […]
Out of 46 militants killed so far in J&K, 37 were foreigners: Lt Gen Dwivedi
Jammu :Stating that the neighbouring country is frustrated with the restoration of peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Command Army Commander, Lieutenant General, Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that this year so far 46 militants have been neutralised out of which 37 were foreigners. “This is for the first time, the militants killed in various […]