SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday assigned the additional charge of the post of Director, State Investigation Agency (SIA) to Mr. Nitish Kumar. Mr. Nitish Kumar, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, is also holding the charge of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Crime Investigation […]
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Govt assigns additional charge of JKPCL to Vikas Kundal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday assigned additional charge of the post of Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) to Mr. Vikas Kundal. According to an order, “Mr. Vikas Kundal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who is presently holding the charge of Managing Director, […]
GoI extends ban on Yasin Malik led JKLF for five years
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Three days after declaring Nayeem Ahmad Khan led Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) as an ‘Unlawful Association’, the Government of India on Saturday declared Jammu and Kashmir based five groups as ‘Unlawful Associations’. The Government of India also extended ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) led by Yasin Malik […]
EC must restore democracy in J&K, announce dates for LS, assembly polls: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission of India (ECI) should play its role in restoring democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and announce dates for both Parliament as well as assembly polls in the Union Territory, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said here on Friday. “We have no expectations from the Election Commission. The EC should […]
Maharashtra acquires land in Kashmir for tourist accommodation project: Report
SRINAGAR — Maharashtra is poised to become the first Indian state to acquire land in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the construction of a tourist facility catering to its residents. Reported by The Indian Express, the development entails the establishment of Maharashtra Bhawan in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, marking the valley’s inaugural […]
MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till March 20
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday forecast generally dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till March 20. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather is expected to remain generally dry in Jammu and Kashmir from March 14-20.” He said, “Fresh spells of rain and snowfall […]
Govt orders transfers, postings of 35 JKAS officers in J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 35 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers. The Government’s General Administration Department (GAD) ordered transfers and postings of these officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, “Mr. Pawan […]
People should use their votes sensibly to respond to laws like CAA: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the people of the country on Wednesday to use their votes sensibly to respond to laws like the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and not fall into the BJP’s trap by acting in rage. Talking to reporters at the party headquarters here, Mufti claimed that […]
Will ensure Assembly, Lok Sabha polls in J&K soon: CEC
SRINAGAR — Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar Wednesday said that the Commission is concerned about holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections but the final call on whether to hold two elections concurrently, will be taken about thorough consultations with the security agencies and political parties. He, however, said that elections will be held […]
J&K Govt orders transfers, postings of 6 JKAS officers
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings of 6 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers. The Government’s General Administration Department (GAD) ordered transfers and postings of these officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, “Mr. Amir […]