SAMBA — Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority), Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, today inaugurated Legal Aid Defence Counsel System at ADR Centre, Samba, in presence of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Executive Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority. Chief Justice and others also planted trees […]
Jammu & Kashmir
J&K Govt to expend Rs 560 Cr on agriculture, allied sectors
JAMMU — The agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are poised for significant growth and boost with launch of a slew of technological advancements and extension programs. These interventions, incentivized through various schemes and projects, have already led to improvements in quality and quantity of produce in the region. […]
ACB traps Floriculture deptt’s Gardner while demanding, accepting bribe in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday claimed to have trapped a Gardner of Floriculture department while demanding and accepting bribe in Badamwari area of Srinagar. Quoting an official, news agency KDC reported that on receipt of the complaint, an FIR was registered, under section 7 Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in […]
Eid prayers likely to be offered at Eidgah Srinagar: Darakhshan Andrabi
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday said that the Congregational Eid prayers are likely to be offered at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar for the first time in three years. Andrabi said this after conducting a review of the preparations for the congregational prayers that are offered after the […]
Man working with Defense Ministry dies in Ramban accident
RAMBAN — A man died in a road accident in Maroog area of Ramban district on Tuesday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the man died after his vehicle bearing Registration Number JK18B-3678 rolled down into deep gorge in Maroog area of Ramban district. The official said that soon after the incident, Police […]
Residences of two Hurriyat leaders among six locations raided in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — As part of its investigation of a militancy funding case, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Tuesday morning conducted raids at six locations across Kashmir valley. Quoting an official, news agency KDC reported that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out […]
MeT forecasts intermittent rain in Kashmir valley
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast intermittent rain in Kashmir valley for next 24 hours while the sky will remain mainly clear in Jammu region. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, mainly clear sky in Jammu while intermittent rain or […]
Prostitution racket busted in Srinagar, four female sex workers among eight arrested
SRINAGAR — A prostitution racket was busted in a rented accommodation at Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar, police said on Monday. Police said that two persons identified as Irshad Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Shaban Bhat, a resident of Kadlabal Pampore and Mohd Shafi Hajam, son of Abdul Qayoom Hajam, a resident of Karimabad Pulwama were […]
185 minibuses to run on 11 routes in Srinagar from April 4
SRINAGAR — After completing the route integration plan, the traffic authorities in Kashmir are set to start the bus service on 11 routes in Srinagar, officials said on Monday. Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) for Kashmir said that with a fleet of around 185 minibuses, they are all set to start the […]
Govt orders transfers, postings of College Principals
SRINAGAR — The Higher Education Department on Monday ordered transfers and postings of four Principals of Government Degree Colleges besides placing additional charge of Nodal Principal Kashmir. As per the order by Commissioner Secretary Higher Education J&K, Khurshid Ahmad Khan, principal, Sri Pratap Singh College has been transferred and posted as Principal, Islamia College of […]









