Jitendra disfavours partial revocation of AFSPA
Minister in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh Tuesday disfavoured partial withdrawal of controversial AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir but underlined that the last word on...
Massive mobilization of troops for Amarnath Yatra
Home Minister arriving today to review security arrangements Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place for Amarnath Yatra, beginning July 2, with as many...
Govt to use hi-tech machinery to check water-logging
The Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh on Tuesday said the Government would press into service state-of-the-art machines to address issues of water-logging and choking...
Kashmir born Bollywood Director on a mission
He has lived in valley and makes films with a mission. JK born Bollywood director, Rahat Kazmi has been making films on Kashmir to change...
Minister admits Jammu Muslims face discrimination
Cabinet Minister and the senior PDP leader Choudhary Zulfikar Ali Tuesday said Muslims in Jammu region have been facing discrimination since 1947. Answering a question...
Swachh Vidyalaya program goes down the drains in JK
The Jammu and Kashmir government has failed to meet the deadline of June 30 in making all the government schools fully equipped with toilet facilities...
Defence Ministry Raised 500 Cr Bill For Kashmir Flood Relief Operations, Centre Denies
When floods devastated Kashmir last year, the Indian army was quick to respond to calls for help from thousands in despair. The rescue and relief...
Decline in tourism: Stakeholders smell rat
Expressing concern over the sharp decline in tourist arrivals, the tourism traders and people affiliated with hospitality sector today alleged that some “vested interests” were...
JK Govt Sacks 63 ‘Tainted’ Civil Servants
In a closely guarded move, the Jammu and Kashmir government overnight served sealed cover letters to 63 officials conveying their forced retirement from civil services....
Online shopping makes inroads in Kashmir
Huge demand spurs courier business For someone like Mir Shafi, who loves to shop, online shopping has proved to be a blessing. A regular online shopper,...