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Srinagar, Oct 28: Two Jaish-e-Muhammad militants were killed while an army soldier was injured in a gunfight in Mouchwa area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. A senior Police officer however said the identity of the slain militant was yet to be ascertained. The encounter ensued last night after a joint team of Police

Srinagar, Oct 27: The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lt Gen B.S. Raju, and Director General Police Dilbag Singh, co-chaired a meeting of the Core Group consisting of top officials of the civil administration and intelligence agencies here on Tuesday to review security for upcoming Panchayat Elections and put in place “winter security strategy”.

Srinagar, Oct 27: People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Tuesday strongly condemned the repeal of J&K Land Laws, thereby stripping the Permanent Residents of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh of exclusive right to acquire and hold immovable property in the erstwhile State. In a statement issued by its spokesperson Sajad Lone termed the MHA Order as

Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, took stock of people’s issues and concerns during routine public grievances redressal camp convened here today. During the camp, Advisor Baseer Khan met several public delegations and individuals who apprised him of their issues and demands and sought an early redressal to the same. A delegation of

Srinagar, Oct 27: In connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations, the Traffic Police department today issued a route plan to ferry devotees from various areas of the Valley to Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar and back. According to Traffic Police Srinagar, elaborate arrangements have been made for the devotees to ensure their hassle free and safe travel

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir reported 452 fresh covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 92677. Among the cases, officials said Srinagar reported 118, Budgam 22, Baramulla 47, Pulwama 24, Kupwara 9, Anantnag 6, Bandipora 13, Ganderbal 18, Kulgam 0, Shopian 1, Jammu 109, Rajouri 7, Udhampur 6, Doda 9,

Srinagar, Oct 27: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today announced the sanctioning of over 10,000 cases under B2V3 Self Employment Programme, Economic Package and My Town-My Pride. The Lt Governor was addressing the media persons during a Press Conference at Raj Bhavan Auditorium. The Lt Governor’s press conference witnessed the announcement of some “major reforms” in

Srinagar, Oct 27: Former Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on termed as “unacceptable” the amendments made to the land ownership laws of J&K. “Unacceptable amendments to the land ownership laws of J&K. Even the tokenism of domicile has been done away with when purchasing non-agricultural land & transfer of agricultural land

Srinagar, Oct 27: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday reiterated his Party’s position vis-à-vis restoration of Statehood to J&K along with comprehensive domicile rights on land and jobs for its residents. Bukhari said the party will go through the gazette notification issued by the union government today with regard to land rights

Srinagar, Oct 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs, the government of India announced an amendment in land laws to allow everyone in India to buy the land in Jammu and Kashmir which hitherto was exclusively meant for permanent resident of J&K. The ministry of home affairs said that the order will be called the Union

Srinagar, Oct 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Tuesday repealed 11 more laws of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement has been made by Ministry of Home Affairs as per its order to be called the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Third Order, 2020.

Srinagar, Oct 26: Observing that possessing of higher qualification does not confer any right upon an employee to seek exception from the capacity building programme(s), the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has dismissed a petition by the erstwhile RReTs, regarding ‘Integrated Multidisciplinary Professional Advancement Course for Teachers’ (‘IMPACT’). The erstwhile RReTs had alleged discrimination in

Srinagar, Oct 26: Despite losing two seats than 2015, the BJP on Monday won the sixth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh general council elections by bagging 15 out of a total of 26 seats. In the polls boycotted by National Conference and PDP, the Congress performed better than the previous poll, winning nine seats

Srinagar, Oct 26 : One militant was killed in a gunfight while another surrendered before a joint team of forces in Noorpora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told a local news agency that one militant was killed in initial exchange of firing, while the second

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26: Mediation and Conciliation Committee of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, under the patronage of Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Gita Mittal and under the guidance of Chairman Mediation and Conciliation Committee, Justice Tashi Rabstan and members of the committee including Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal and Justice Javed Iqbal

Srinagar, Oct 26: One militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight with government forces in Noorpora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening. A senior police officer said that one militant has been killed in the encounter. However identity and the group affiliation of the militant is yet to be

Srinagar, Oct 26:: 29 travelers were among 364 new covid-19 cases reported in last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total count to 92225. Among the fresh cases, officials said that 147 were reported from Jammu Division and 217 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 76 cases, Budgam 13,

Srinagar, Oct 26: “Youth empowerment is imperative for a better tomorrow. When we empower youth, we empower the future of the Nation. Bringing socio-economic change through youth empowerment is the much-needed practice which requires concerted efforts on the part of all stakeholders to reap the intended benefits and achieve the desired results on ground. The

Srinagar, Oct 25: Jammu and Kashmir reported eight more covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the fatality count to 1440. Among those who succumbed to the virus include five from Kashmir Valley and three from region, officials said. Regarding deaths from Valley they said, three were reported from Baramulla and one each

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today released a book titled “Ahsasan Hunde Sheeshe Khane” (the glass houses of sensibilities) – a Poetry collection by Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Member, Central Waqf Council, and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The Lt Governor appreciated Dr. Andrabi for carrying the reflection of the

Srinagar: Principal Secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal, today convened a meeting to review the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and installation of Smart Meters. During the meeting, the Project Implementing Agency (PIA), RECPDCL informed that installation of smart meters shall be started in Srinagar and Jammu cities from 15th November, 2020. In the first phase 20,000 meters would

Srinagar, Oct 25: Jammu and Kashmir reported 532 new covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 91861, officials said on Sunday. Among them 177 were from Jammu Division and 355 from Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Giving the district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported Srinagar 124 cases, Budgam 26, Baramulla

Srinagar, Oct 25: Ten days after being shot at and critically injured by unknown gunmen in Pulwama, a former militant succumbed to wounds at a hospital here on Sunday. Official sources said that the former militant, Tanveer Ahmad Sofi of Kakpora Pulwama, lost battle with life at SMHS hospital where he was admitted since October

Srinagar, Oct 24: People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam involving all major pro-India political parties for restoration of Article 370, on Saturday announced to adopt erstwhile state’s unique flag as its symbol even as it named National Conference president Farooq Abdullah as its president and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti as vice president. Announcing the

Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday transferred four KAS officersby the orders of the Lieutenant Governor. As per the order, Pankaj Magotra (KAS) Additional Secretary to the Government, Jal Shakti Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare. “He shall also

Srinagar: In exercise of powers conferred by section 80 of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 and all other provisions enabling in this behalf, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996. As per a notification issued here today in this regard by the

Baramulla, October 24: With an aim to upgrade basic infrastructure for developing tourism sector in the district, a meeting of concerned was convened here to review the progress on the strengthening and upgradation work on Baramulla-Gulmarg National Highway via Babareshi road. On the occasion, Executive Director NHIDCL gave a detailed power point presentation during which

Srinagar, Oct 23: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Education Department to inform it about the measures being taken to ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Covid guidelines on the issue of reopening of Schools at this stage. Hearing a plea, seeking directions to the government to continue with the

Srinagar, Oct 23: Jammu and Kashmir reported ten more covid-19 related deaths in last 24 hours, taking the fatality count to 1428. Among those who succumbed to the virus include six residents of Kashmir Valley and four from Jammu division, officials said. Regarding those who died in the Valley include three residents from Srinagar, two

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 23: In a significant achievement, the total number of MBBS seats in Government Medical Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir has increased from 500 for 2018-19 to 1100 seats for the current academic session 2020-21. In this regard, Health & Medical Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir got Letter of Permission (LoP) from

Srinagar, Oct 23: The newly formed football club Downtown Heroes FC started it’s football journey on a brilliant note with dominating win over Titans FC in the match of the Anantnag Champions Knockout football tournament at Sports Stadium Anantnag on Friday. Playing it’s first ever competitive match since being formed, the Old City of Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced that annual regular examination for class10th and 12th will commence from 9th and 10th November respectively for Kashmir and winter zone of Jammu. The announcement in this regard was made by Advisor to Lt Governor K K Sharma in a tweet. “BOSE (Board of

Srinagar: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first UT in the country to operationalize Public Financial Management System (PFMS) at the district level with e-inauguration of eight district offices here on Friday by Additional Controller General of Accounts, Subodh Kumar Mathur. Joint Controller General of Accounts, Sushil Pal and Assistant Controller

Srinagar, Oct 23: Twenty-one travelers were among 586 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 90752. Officials said that 206 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 380 from Kashmir valley. Giving district wise breakup of the cases, they said, Srinagar reported 154,

Baramulla: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan today paid visit to Tujjar Sharief village of Sopore area where he inaugurated 6.3 MVA power receiving station. District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The visit has been conducted as a sequel to public outreach programmes

Jammu, Oct 23: Three persons died and eight others were injured when a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident in Doda district on Friday afternoon. Official sources said at around 1430 hours, a Tata Sumo (JK06-5717) on way from Khillani to Hambal (Deni) rolled down into a gorge at Domail near Hambal

Poonch, Oct 23: The driver and the conductor of a tanker were killed in an accident on Mughal Road, which connects Kashmir Valley with Poonch, on Friday, officials said. They said that the tanker (JK02CH 2595) was on way to Jammu from Kashmir Valley when it met with an accident at Poshana on the Mughal

Srinagar, Oct 22: A 29-year-old woman was among eleven persons who lost battle to covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. Among the victims, they said, seven were residents of Kashmir Valley and three to Jammu division, taking the fatality count 1415. Regarding deaths from the Valley, they

Srinagar, Oct 22: Lieutenant Governor Mr Manoj Kumar Sinha Thursday addressed academics and scholars during a national-level seminar at the University of Kashmir, even as he inaugurated a new state-of-the-art administration and multipurpose gymnasium blocks at the varsity. The LG, during his maiden visit to the University, also laid the foundation for an international-level athletic

Srinagar: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting of the Apex Level Approval Committee (ALAC) to review the rollout of the ‘One District-One Product’ component of the ‘Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises’ (FME) scheme in Jammu & Kashmir. Administrative Secretaries of departments of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Horticulture, Animal

Srinagar, October 22: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, on the orders of Lieutenant Governor, has introduced certain substitutes in 226(2) Article of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations. A notification issued by Finance Department states that “In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 of Indian Constitution, Lieutenant Governor has

Srinagar, Oct 22: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said that flu vaccine would protect you from severe Covid-19 disease. “Flu shot would reduce your risk of dying from Covid-19 infection,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “A study on the elderly population in the United States found that a 10

Srinagar, Oct 22: Twenty-three travelers were among 584 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the total count to 90166. Officials said that 192 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 392 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 127, Budgam 19, Baramulla

Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (JKUT) today accorded sanction to the establishment of Winter Secretariat at Srinagar. As per a GAD order, the Winter Secretariat at Srinagar would start function with effect from Nov 1, 2020 and the Administrative Secretaries shall remain available at the Winter Secretariat, Srinagar, as per a roster

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has appointed Ghanshyam Jha as Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority. As per a government order issued today, the appointment of Chairman shall take effect from the date he assumes the charge of the post in the Authority. The Chairman

Srinagar, Oct 21: Two persons in their 40s were among five more deaths reported due to covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taken the fatality count past 1400 mark in the J&K. Official sources said that four among the victims belonged to Kashmir Valley and one to Jammu district. They said

Srinagar, Oct 21: Militants on Wednesday made an abortive bid to target CRPF personnel along Jammu-Srinagar highway near Sangam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Official sources said the militants hurled a grenade at paramilitary force’s 89 battalion this evening. However there was no loss of life or injury reported in the incident. Soon after the

Srinagar, Oct 21: The government on Wednesday extended ban on high speed 3G and 4G internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till November 12. As per an order issued by Principal Secretary Home Department, the restrictions in high speed have been felt “absolutely necessary in the interest of the sovereignty