OBC Reservation Bill in J&K Local Bodies Gets Lok Sabha Nod
Srinagar: Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the bill aimed at providing Reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, a day after it was introduced in the lower house of the Parliament.
"With this, justice…
Saffron production declined by over 67% from 2010 to 2024: Centre
Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday said that the production of saffron has declined by over 67 percent from 2010 to 2024, however, the production has increased marginally by 4 percent in the last year.
In reply to a question by National…
Rajiv Omprakash Pande posted as DIG Central Kashmir,
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on posted senior IPS officer Rajiv Omprakash Pande as DIG cental Kashmir upon repatriation to the Union Territory.
According to an order, a copy of which lies with that, Rajiv Omprakash Pande,…
ACB Director to listen to public grievances in Jammu
Srinagar: Director Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau, Shakti Kumar Pathak will remain available to listen to grievances of public on working day in Jammu.
An official told that Pathak will remain available from 2 pm to 5 pm on…
Key conspirator of recently busted Kupwara terror module arrested in Delhi: Police
New Delhi: The Delhi police on Tuesday said it arrested a key conspirator of the recently busted terror module in north Kashmir's Kupwara by Jammu and Kashmir police.
In a statement, issued that, a spokesperson said that the staff of the…
Sopore man, injured in scuffle with brother 2 days ago, succumbs in Srinagar hospital
Sopore: A 21-year old man, who was injured during a scuffle with his elder brother two days ago in a village in Baramulla's Sopore, succumbed to injuries at Srinagar hospital on Tuesday, officials said.
An official told that Abid…
Property of Notorious Drug Peddler Attached in Kulgam: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police attached property of a notorious drug peddler in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.
"Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Kulgam Police attached property (02 storied residential house) belonging…
Severe cold in Kashmir; Pahalgam shivers at minus 11.0°C, Gulmarg at minus 10.5°C
Srinagar: Severe cold conditions continued in Jammu and Kashmir with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 11.0°C and Gulmarg minus 10.5°C respectively on Tuesday, officials said.
A meteorological department official here told that Srinagar…
Ladakh leadership threatens hunger strike if Feb 19 meeting yields no positive outcome
Srinagar: Leaders in Ladakh on Monday said that it would intensify protests and threatened to go on a hunger strike if there is no positive outcome during their the meeting with High Powered Committee on Feb 19.
Former Member of…
Pulwama youth becomes first Air India pilot from district
Pulwama youth becomes first Air India pilot from district
Pulwama: A youth from south Kashmir's Pulwama district has secured a position as a pilot in Air India. Raja Shahzaib Raza from Panner Jagir, Tral, is the first pilot from his…