Politics

Only PM Modi, Amit Shah can decide on J&K statehood: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah can take a decision on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “The decision on restoration of statehood can be taken by only two persons – the prime minister and the home minister. That […]

Sports

India reclaim top spot in ICC men’s T20I rankings

DUBAI — India on Sunday reclaimed the No.1 position in ICC men’s T20I rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three-match series at Harare. The reigning T20 world champions regained the top spot from England, who had dethroned Shreyas Iyer’s side after their 4-0 series win recently. India had also […]

Kashmir

KU spokesperson, cop, revenue official dismissed for alleged militant links

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday sacked three more government employees including a policeman and spokesperson of Kashmir University invoking Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The dismissed employees were allegedly involved in “secessionist activities and had militancy links”. An official informed that administration of JK has terminated Public Relations Officer (PRO) […]

Kashmir

Order regarding electricity charges for Govt employees staying in Srinagar, Jammu quarters at flat rates withdrawn

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday withdrew the order regarding the payment of electricity charges by its employees at flat rates for its employees residing in Srinagar and Jammu government quarters. According to an order issued by Sanjeev Verma (IAS) Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, The Government […]