7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh to Arunachal to mark IAF anniversary
New Delhi, A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh’s Thoise, one of the world’s highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday. Before the formal flag-off of ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ rally from Thoise, Defence Minister […]
Geneva: Kashmiri activist at UN highlights atrocities against Shias in Pakistan
Geneva: The Shia Muslim community in Pakistan continues to be the victim of state brutalities and human rights abuses, Javed Beigh, a political activist from the Jammu & Kashmir told the United Nations during the 57th Session of Human Rights in Geneva. In his intervention Beigh stated, “Largely unknown to the outside world, the Shia […]
‘J&K administration sabotaged Priyanka’s rally by making chopper landing difficult,’ says Congress
Jammu: The Congress on Saturday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of sabotaging the party’s campaign through its alleged failure in helping Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s chopper to land in Kathua district’s Billawar constituency, where she was scheduled to address an election rally. Priyanka Gandhi was scheduled address public rallies in Billawara and Bishnah constituencies of […]
Mehbooba Mufti suspends poll campaign for a day after killing of Hezbollah leader, says “stand with people of Palestine, Lebanon”
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to cancel her election campaign for Sunday stating that she stands with “the people of Palestine and Lebanon in this hour of immense grief”. The decision came a day after killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. “Cancelling my […]
Target to plant 1 lakh saplings achieved under ‘Green SVEEP’ initiative in J&K: CEO
“10 districts achieve above 90% percent plantation; 5854 plants planted in last 24 hours” Udhampur, Poonch districts top list with 99% plantation in polling stations JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 28: In a significant stride towards fostering a culture of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship among electorates, Jammu and Kashmir Election department today achieved the set target of […]
Policeman killed, another injured in encounter with terrorists in remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua: Officials
Jammu,: A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was killed and an assistant sub-inspector was injured Saturday evening during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in a remote village in Kathua district, officials said. The encounter at Kog-Mandli village in Billawar tehsil started around 5.30 pm when security forces launched a joint cordon and […]
People pour out on streets in Srinagar over Hezbollah leader’s killing, denounce Israel, US
Srinagar: Anti-Israel protests broke out in several parts here on Saturday against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. A large number of people, including children, carrying black flags, poured out on roads in Hassanabad, Rainawari, Saidakadal, Meer Behri, and Ashaibagh areas of the city, officials said. The protestors chanted anti-Israel and anti-US […]
CS Dulloo reviews upgradation, realignment of important roads
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a detailed meeting with the stakeholders to take stock of the steps being taken for improvement and realignment of some of the important road projects as per the standards if NHAI. The meeting was attended by the senior functionaries from J&K government including ACS Jal Shakti/ FC Revenue; […]
Chief Secretary takes stock of issues of Industrial sector
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of senior officers to review action taken on the issues raised by Industrial Associations at Civil Secretariat, here. ACS, Forests, Principal Secretary, APD; Principal Secretary, Finance, Commissioner Secretary, Industry and Commerce, Secretary, PWD, MD SIDCO, Director Tourism, Jammu, Director, I&C Jammu and other senior officers of […]
“NC, Congress will form govt in J&K”: Omar Abdullah on Assembly polls
Kupwara: National Conference Vice President and candidate for Ganderbal and Budgam, Omar Abdullah, expressed confidence in victory of National Conference and Congress alliance in the assembly polls and the formation of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. “They (BJP) are not contesting that many seats to get a majority on themselves. They have left a […]
