Jammu

Jammu, Nov 24: There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley. “No electricity hike is proposed, and I do not […]

Srinagar, Nov 24 (KNO): Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.   According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, […]

Reviews J&K security, LoC situation, winter preparedness, current kinetic, non-kinetic counter-terror ops in J&K post Delhi blast: Security agencies give detailed briefings to LG on overall security situation in the region   Srinagar, Nov 23 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security meet in Jammu to review the […]

Poonch, Nov 22 (GNS): An Agniveer of the Army died after sustaining a bullet injury in Mendhar Sector of Poonch district, officials said on Saturday They identified the deceased has been identified as Agniveer Deepak Singh. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of Police Station Mendhar, they told GNS.   They said that police […]

‘Passenger count dips, hopes high for winter tourism; have ample infrastructure to handle int’l flights’   Srinagar, Nov 21 (KNO): Director, Srinagar International Airport, Javid Anjum, on Friday said the flight cancellations due to weather are ‘unlikely this winter’ as the airport has been equipped with an upgraded Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category-II. Speaking to […]

Opposition slams ruling party; Government terms it “unfair” and “ill-timed,” vows to oppose move Srinagar, Nov 21 (KNO): As the Jammu & Kashmir Government came under fierce criticism from opposition parties over the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited’s (KPDCL) proposal to levy a 20 percent surcharge on power consumption during peak hours, the National Conference-led […]

Srinagar, Nov 20, KNT: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the administration, transferring and posting fifty eight officers across multiple departments with immediate effect, according to a detailed government order issued by the General Administration Department. The order includes changes at senior, middle, and junior scales and places several […]

Srinagar, Nov 20 (KNC): Jammu & Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday carried out a raid at the Kashmir Times office in Jammu, alleging that the newspaper has been involved in anti-national activities and spreading disaffection against the country.   Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC that, SIA has […]

Nizami calls them ‘deadwood’; Says Azad to visit J&K soon, decide future strategy Jammu, Nov 19 (KNO): In a major boost to the Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir, several prominent leaders, who had left the party with Ghulam Nabi Azad in 2022, made a formal “ghar wapsi” (homecoming) on Tuesday.   Former ministers including […]

Jammu, Nov 19: The Counter Intelligence Unit of Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday conducted a raid on the high-security Kot Bhalwal jail here, officials said. The raids are underway at the central jail, which houses hardcore Pakistani and local terrorists besides notorious criminals, the officials said.   They said the raids are part of […]