Kashmir

SMC engineer suspended over substandard macadamisation works in Srinagar, inquiry ordered

JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday suspended an SMC engineer over alleged substandard macadamisation and other developmental works carried out over the past two years. According to an official order, Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive Engineer (Civil), Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), has been placed under suspension with immediate effect pending an inquiry under […]

Kashmir

Rs 209-crore fake online investment scam busted in Ganderbal; MBBS doctor from Haryana among nine arrested: Police

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they busted a transnational fake online investment scam involving over Rs 209 crore by arresting an MBBS doctor from Hisar along with eight others from different parts of Kashmir. Police said the racket was uncovered following a complaint lodged by Firdous Ahmad Mir, son of […]

Kashmir

MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till Feb 26; light snow likely at isolated higher reaches from Feb 27

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather conditions till February 26, with a possibility of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches on February 17. According to the Meteorological Department, light snow is possible at isolated higher reaches on February 17. The […]

Politics

Hope new Bangladesh govt improves ties with India; US trade deal may hurt J&K: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that the new government in Bangladesh will improve relations with India, saying stable neighbours benefit the region, while warning that the Indo-US trade deal could adversely affect Jammu and Kashmir. “The more stable our neighbouring countries are, the more it benefits us. […]

Kashmir

J&K govt to simplify NOC issuance for constructions in municipal areas: Sakeena Itoo

JAMMU — The process of granting no objection certificates to people seeking constructions within municipal areas in Jammu and Kashmir will be simplified, Social Welfare Minister Sakeena Itoo told the Assembly on Friday. Replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised by People’s Conference legislator Sajad Gani Lone, Itoo said that […]

Jammu

Send all-party MLAs delegation to Kashmiri migrant camps in jammu to assess living conditions: Tariq Hameed Karra to Govt

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday urged the UT government to send an all-party delegation of MLAs to the Kashmiri migrant camps in Jammu to assess their living conditions and recommend urgent measures for their welfare. Karra made the suggestion after interacting with the Kashmiri Pandit community at the […]

Politics

Two former J&K ministers pass away; Assembly pays tribute, observes two-minute silence

JAMMU — Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers — Qamar Ali Akhoon from Kargil and Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah from Devsar in Kulgam — passed away here on Friday, officials said. Both leaders were prominent members of the National Conference (NC), with party chief Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressing grief over their […]