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LG Manoj Sinha Approves Waheed Para’s Private Member’s Bill for Regularisation of Daily Wagers in J&K
Srinagar, April 8 : The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the introduction of a private member’s bill aimed at regularising ad hoc, daily wagers, need-based and other temporary workers in the Union Territory. The bill, titled “The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for…
Read More »Three More Groups Disassociate from Hurriyat, HM Amit Shah Calls It a Boost to Modi’s Vision
Srinagar, Apr 8 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that three more separatist-aligned organisations in Jammu and Kashmir have disassociated themselves from the Hurriyat Conference, terming it a strong signal of growing trust in the Indian Constitution within the Valley. In a post on social media platform…
Read More »J&K Bank signs MoU with JKRLM to empower rural women through ‘Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan’
Srinagar, April 7: In a major step towards promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment of rural women, J&K Bank today entered into a strategic partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) for effective implementation of the Bank’s newly launched product, ‘J&K Bank Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan’.…
Read More »Union Home Minister Amit Shah Visits Border Outpost ‘Vinay’ in Kathua, Meets BSF Personnel and Families of Martyred Policemen in Jammu and Srinagar
New Delhi/Srinagar, April 7: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today visited the Border Outpost ‘Vinay’ in Kathua during his Jammu and Kashmir tour, where he interacted with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed at the international border. The visit was marked by tributes to…
Read More »Preparations underway for Budgam, Nagrota bye-polls
Jammu : In line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), rationalisation of polling stations for the upcoming bye-elections in the 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituencies was completed here today.The process is part of the ongoing preparations to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the polls.The…
Read More »Light rain, snow and thunderstorms forecast from April 8
Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and snowfall over the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir on April 8, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds in the days that follow.A department official said the weather will remain generally cloudy by the afternoon of April 8, with the…
Read More »Police Attaches Property Worth ₹1 Crore of Drug Peddler in Anantnag
Anantnag, April 07 : In a major action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached property of a notorious drug peddler under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, further intensifying its crackdown on the drug menace in the district. A double-storeyed residential house built over 5…
Read More »Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Slams J&K Assembly Speaker Over Silence on Waqf Issue
Srinagar, Apr 7 : Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker for what he termed as a “shameful refusal” to discuss the issue of Waqf properties, calling it a betrayal of the public mandate. In a strongly worded statement, Mirwaiz expressed disappointment that while Tamil…
Read More »Fire breaks out at Srinagar PDP headquarters, firefighter injured
Srinagar, Apr 07 : A firefighter was injured in a fire incident at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in the Polo View area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. The fire broke out in the PDP headquarter this morning, in which some sheds were damaged. “While putting off…
Read More »CM Omar Abdullah attends cultural heritage event at Kashmir University
SRINAGAR, APRIL 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir has faced numerous challenges over the years but is now gradually emerging from these challenges.He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure the region becomes an equal stakeholder in the country’s overall development.The Chief Minister was speaking…
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BJP Stages Walkout in J&K Assembly Over Remarks on Maharaja Hari Singh Holiday
SRINAGAR, Sep 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Tuesday …
