International

Ukraine crisis: India calls for immediate cessation of violence, says all differences can only be bridged through honest dialogue

UNITED NATIONS — India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, saying all differences can only be bridged through honest, sincere and sustained dialogue. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti told a rare […]

Jammu

Two patwaris arrested in case of missing record

JAMMU — Police today arrested two Patwaris in connection with missing of land records and encroachments on the Government land in which series of raids were conducted in Jammu and Samba districts recently and three Revenue officials were arrested. SSP Jammu, Chandan Kohli told the Excelsior that the Patwaris were arrested in connection with case […]

Kashmir

Geology & Mining Department refutes allegations, warns of tough action against violators

SRINAGAR — The Geology and Mining department has refuted the allegations levelled by some tipper drivers and owners against Geology and Mining department at press enclave in Srinagar on Monday as fallacious and baseless. The department stated that factually these people are involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals including sand, bajri, clay, […]

Politics

Delimitation panel to unveil its report for feedback immediately after March 4

SRINAGAR — The delimitation commission constituted by the Government of India to redraw J&K’s electoral map is set to unveil its draft proposal for feedback from different stakeholders immediately after March 4. Sources said that the delimitation panel is expected to put its re-framed proposal in public domain after March 4. “The commission has incorporated […]