Jammu, Mar 24: A large quantity of material, including several magazines of M-4 carbine and a bulletproof jacket, was discovered as a search operation to neutralise a group of infiltrating terrorists continued on Monday in Kathua district, officials said. The operation was launched Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector and was intensified with additional deployment...
Jammu, Mar 24 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday paid tributes to veteran leader and Parliamentarian Lalmuni Chaubey. Addressing a public event commemorating the Death Anniversary of Shri Lalmuni Chaubey, at Buxar in Bihar, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on the lifelong campaigns of the seasoned political figure dedicated to public welfare and nation building. “Shri...
Baramulla, Mar 24 : A massive fire broke out in Jalal Sahib, Old Town area of Baramulla in North Kashmir on Monday while the efforts are on to douse the flames. Officials, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the blaze broke out from one of the structures and quickly spread to...
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is examining a proposal to allow use of basic non-programmable calculators in class 12 accountancy exams to ease cognitive load associated with lengthy calculations, according to board officials. A panel will be formed to formulate guidelines on their use to ensure uniformity, they added....
JAMMU, Mar 24: Over Rs 800 crore were spent on the Jammu smart city project over the past six years, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Monday. Abdullah, who is also minister in-charge housing and Urban Development Department, said no major complaints were received in respect of completed works under...
JAMMU, Mar 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday observed that border dwellers face numerous challenges and said his government will convene a meeting of MLAs from border areas in April to address the issues faced by them. He also said that over Rs 144 crore have been disbursed to farmers, whose...
JAMMU, Mar 24: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan’s continued attempts to infiltrate terrorists into India, asserting that security forces are making relentless efforts to crush terrorism. He also said that it is “unfortunate” that some legislators still propose talks with Pakistan. His remarks followed...
Srinagar, Mar 24 : Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday conducted a search at the residence of a former hurriyat member in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that search is being conducted in connection with a case FIR No. 9/2024 under sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA....
Legal opinion sought on matter Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday disclosed that it is examining the issue of bringing an anti-defection law for district development councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion of PC MLA Sajad Gani Lone, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO),...
Jammu, Mar 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill across the country are understandable as only a particular religion is being “targeted”. “Charitable activities are linked to all religions and Muslims carry out these through Waqf. When a particular religion is targeted, there will...
Jammu, Mar 24: Asserting that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be finished without the support of people, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government is extending support to the Union Home Ministry to ensure the security situation remains peaceful in the union territory. “Though it (security) is directly not our responsibility, I...
Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government disclosed on Monday that an expenditure of Rs 155 crore was incurred for conducting the 2024 Assembly elections in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion raised by MLA Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister in-charge of the Election...
Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination. In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma...