JAMMU — A Pakistani intruder was killed as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt by militants along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Saturday. The infiltration bid was scuttled on the intervening night of November 17 and 18 in Kalal area of Nowshera sector, he […]
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Food Safety Kashmir declares a batch of Nestle Milkmaid as sub-standard, unsafe
SRINAGAR — The authorities have declared a batch of Nestle Milkmaid as sub-standard and unsafe for use in the Kashmir Valley after its sample was lifted and tested. Deputy commissioner Food Safety Kashmir, Shagoofa Jalal said a particular batch of Nestle Milkmaid has been declared sub-standard and unsafe after its sample was lifted in the […]
Sarah Rizvi IPS posted as DIG Administration at J&K Police headquarters
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday posted a woman IPS Officer Sarah Rizvi as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Administration) at Police Headquarters, J&K. According to an order by J&K Home Department, “In the interest of administration, Ms. Sarah Rizvi, IPS (RR: 2008), awaiting orders of posting, is hereby posted as […]
Crime Branch files chargesheet against 2 accused for misappropriation of funds
SRINAGAR — The The Economic Offence Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has produced a chargesheet against two accused persons for misappropriation of funds at Central Cooperative Bank in Trehgam area of Kupwara. According to a statement, chargesheet was filed in case FIR No. 27/2016 U/S 420, 467, 468, 471, 409, 120-B, 201 RPC against Mohammad […]
Admission process in schools to start after culmination of annual exams: DSEK
SRINAGAR — The School Education Department Kashmir on Saturday said that admission process in all schools of the Valley will commence only after the culmination of annual exams. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Director School Education Kashmir, Tasaduq Hussain Mir said as of now no new admissions will take place […]
Cloudy weather, light rain likely in J&K during next 24 hours: MeT
SRINAGAR — Weather was generally cloudy in J&K during the last 24 hours, the MeT office said. The weather office on Saturday predicted that mainly cloudy sky with light rain is likely during the next 24 hours. “Mainly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain likely in J&K during the next 24 hours”, it said. […]
Searches across Kashmir in connection with threat to journalists case
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have raided 10 locations in Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Kashmir valley in connection with investigation of a case related to recent threats to journalists, police said. Reliable Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that in Srinagar searches are being carried out in the house of Nazir […]
Major reshuffle in admin, 30 JKAS Officers transferred
SRINAGAR — In a major reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Government on Friday ordered transfers and postings of 30 JKAS Officers in the interest of administration. According to an order, Ms. Smita Sethi, JKAS, Managing Director, SIDCO, holding additional charge of Managing Director, SICOP, is transferred and posted as Secretary in the Industries […]
3 soldiers killed in avalanche at Kupwara
SRINAGAR — Three soldiers were killed in an avalanche at Machil area of Kupwara district in North Kashmir on Friday. Reports said, three soldiers of 56 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) were killed after they came under an avalanche at Machil area of the district. They said that the bodies of all the soldiers have been retrieved […]
Special Court grants bail to two accused in ‘KashmirFight blog’ case
SRINAGAR — A Special Court in Srinagar on Friday granted bail to two persons accused in online blog site “Kashmir fight” case. After hearing prosecution and defence counsels advocate Aamir Masoodi and NA Ronga, the Court of Special Additional and Sessions Judge TADA/POTA Srinagar Manjeet Singh Manhas according to news agency Kashmir Dot Com said […]