SRINAGAR — In a disclosure which could lift the veil about huge illegal constructions in J&K’s summer capital, Srinagar police have sent a list of 277 buildings to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), which are being allegedly constructed illegally. Sources told that the police have sent a list of 277 buildings to Srinagar Municipal Corporation, […]
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38 Pakistani militants present in Kashmir: Report
SRINAGAR — At least 38 Pakistani militants are present in Jammu and Kashmir, India Today quoting sources in the Intelligence agencies reported. According to the report these militants are under the radar of government forces. The Intelligence agencies prepared a list of Pakistani militants involved in militancy incidents in the Kashmir Valley. According to the […]
Closing Jama Masjid reprehensible in all respects: Anjuman Auqaf
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed its indignation and anger against the authorities for once again preventing the people from performing Friday prayers at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that it is regrettable and reprehensible in all respects to impose restrictions only on the Jama […]
Kashmir’s ‘150 lawyers’ form new body, BAR says ‘mischievous’ attempt
SRINAGAR — At least 150 young lawyers have come together to form “Kashmir Advocate Association (KAA)” that according to them would work for the welfare of the lawyers in Kashmir valley. The association is led by its founder Advocate Waseem Gul, who told The Kashmir Walla that the new association has been formed under Advocate Welfare Fund […]
Govt constitutes screening committee for scrutinizing application forms for post of Director SKIMS
SRINAGAR — The Government on Friday constituted a screening committee for scrutinizing the application forms received for the post of Director SKIMS. According to an order senior bureaucrat Mandeep Kaur will be chairman of the committee and shall final its report within a period of 15 days. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of […]
Hybrid militant arrested in Ganderbal: Police
SRINAGAR — Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a ‘hybrid’ militant in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and recovered grenade from his possession. A police spokesman in a staement said that on 11-11-2021, a police party of Ganderbal Police that had established a MVCP near Khann observed an individual to have come suspiciously close to […]
ARTO Kupwara, 2 other officials suspended, RDA ordered
SRINAGAR — The Government on Friday ordered suspension of ARTO and two motor vehicles inspectors in Kupwara. “Pending enquiry, the (three) officer/officials of Transport Department are hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect, in terms of Rule-31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules. 1956,” reads the order by Manoj […]
Four detained youths released in Doda
JAMMU — Four youths detained during a counter-insurgency operation were released on a surety bond in Doda district, officials said. The youths, including two brothers, were picked up by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles from forested Dhara top, located four kilometres away from Bhaderwah town, on Sunday and handed over to police for questioning, the […]
J&K govt keen to ensure ‘vibrant’ winter tourism season in Kashmir: Chief Secretary
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir administration is keen to ensure a vibrant winter tourism season in the valley, Chief Secretary A K Mehta said on Wednesday, urging the officials to provide round-the-clock power supply to the famous resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with senior officers, including Principal Secretary […]
J&K govt orders transfers, postings in civil administration
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered transfers and postings in the civil administration. As per an order issued to this effect by the General Administration Department, Sat Paul, Incharge Under Secretary awaiting orders of adjustment in the Higher Education Department has been posted as full time Under Secretary to the Government, Higher […]









