CM assures all possible assistance Jammu Tawi, Nov 10 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured traders affected by the recent fire incidents in Jammu that the government would extend all possible assistance to them. Abdullah gave the assurance during his interaction with a BJP delegation comprising Member of Parliament from Jammu Jugal Kishore … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: In a major outreach to disgruntled party lawmakers, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has accepted a proposal to constitute informal advisory groups of MLAs for each minister in the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, party sources said. The NC chief wrote to all MLAs days after a meeting … Read more
Srinagar, Nov 10: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against a man accused of impersonating a CID officer and cheating people by promising government jobs and transfers in lieu of money, officials said. In a statement issued, a Spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir had filed a … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness widespread rain and snowfall from November 12, with heavy snowfall expected in higher reaches of north Kashmir, prompting authorities in Bandipora and Anantnag districts to issue weather and travel advisories on Tuesday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather with brief spells … Read more
Directs Deptts to ensure timely completion, full utilisation of funds Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of projects under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), directing departments to accelerate execution, ensure financial discipline and achieve expenditure targets within stipulated … Read more
JAMMU, Nov 10: The Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing), Jammu, has filed a chargesheet against a resident of Samba district in connection with an alleged Rs 7.92 lakh bank loan fraud involving forgery of a No Due Certificate (NDC) and illegal transfer of a hypothecated vehicle. The chargesheet has been presented before the Court of … Read more
JAMMU, Nov 10: A massive fire that engulfed nearly 1,000 kanals (125 acres) of State land in Trigam area of Kishtwar was brought under control on Tuesday morning after an 11-hour-long joint firefighting operation involving multiple agencies and local volunteers. No casualties were reported, though the blaze caused extensive damage to vegetation, with dry grass … Read more
Srinagar, Nov 10: A court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted two youths who were undergoing trial under anti-terror charges in Baramulla district, noting that the evidence against the accused was unreliable. Special Judge (UAPA/NIA cases) Baramulla, Feroz Ahmad Khan, acquitted Huzaif Firdous Bhat and Aijaz Ahmad after finding contradictions in the prosecution case. The … Read more
Srinagar, Nov 09: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Monday said that it aims to declare results of annual regular exams of 10th, 11th and 12th by the second week of January. Speaking to the reporters, JKBOSE Chairman, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said, “Our exams are going very smoothly and in the … Read more
Says, no shortage of free textbooks in J&K Srinagar, Nov 09: Amid growing complaints of financial exploitation by private institutions, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Shamima Firdous Monday said that private schools cannot burden parents with unnecessary charges and the government will ensure audit and proper accountability against those violating fee and other norms. Speaking … Read more