JAMMU — Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, one of the most remarkable projects of the Indian Government, once completed, will be revolutionary for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as it will turnaround the economic landscape here. The railway line will not only give the all-weather connectivity to Kashmir valley but also substantially reduce the transportation […]
SRINAGAR — Government on Monday ordered transfer of 13 JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the government, Tariq Hussain Ganai, JKAS, Director, Rural Sanitation, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Director, Hospitality and Protocol, J&K, against an available vacancy. Rakesh Kumar Srangal, JKAS, Director, […]
RAMBAN — One person was killed and three others were injured when a tempo vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a shooting stone near Cafeteria Mohr area in Ramban district at Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Sunday, an official said. “Today at about 2 pm one tempo traveller bearing registration number (JK21A—1503) travelling from […]
POONCH — Joint team of police and Army found 250 detonators in Shindra area of Poonch district on Saturday. Official sources said that a suspected bag was found hidden by army based in Jaranawali Gali (JWH) and police on roadside. Later BDS teams of Army and Police, from DPL Poonch, reached the spot and recovered […]
JAMMU — The Administrative Council which met here on Saturday, under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the procedure for delineation and demarcation of Gair Mumkin Khads/ Daryas/ Nallahs etc. which do not form a part of water channels but has been recorded in revenue records as such. Farooq Khan and Rajeev […]
POONCH — Bomb Disposal Squads of police and army destroyed some explosive material in Shindra area of Poonch district on Saturday. A police official told GNS one suspected bag was found in Village Shindra area of Poonch. Thereafter, he said, BDS teams of army and police, from DPL Poonch, reached the spot and destroyed some […]
JAMMU — The extended runway at Jammu airport was made operational on Friday, officials said. An Indigo airline undertook the first flight to traverse through the newly-constructed portion and a water cannon salute was given by the Indian Air Force (IAF), they said. The Centre on July 22, 2019, had given environmental clearance for the […]
JAMMU — Authorities served ‘show cause’ notices to 21 employees who were found absent during a surprise visit at government offices in Kishtwar district on Friday, officials here said. The visits were made by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Sham Lal to check attendance in the government offices, they said. A total of 21 employees […]
RAJOURI — At least four army men including one Havaldar were injured on Friday in an explosion that took place during a training session of an army Regiment in Kalsian area near Line of Control in Nowshera sub division of Rajouri district. Officials said that a routine training session of the Army was going on […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory government on Thursday ordered transfers and postings in the intrest of administration. Following transfers and postings in postings are hereby ordered with immediate effect: 1. Syed Yasir Farooq, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Anantnag, is transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Home Department. 2. Ms. […]