Srinagar, Aug 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered a blanket ban on the use of pen drives in official devices across all Administrative Departments, citing cyber security concerns and the need to safeguard sensitive government data. A circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), a copy of which lies with news agency […]
New Delhi, Aug 25: The Supreme Court on Monday refused urgent hearing on Jammu and Kashmir statehood matter, stating that the matter will be heard on October 10 this year. Per details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the counsel for petitioners today sought urgent hearing on the statehood matter. “I am seeking early […]
Srinagar, Aug 25: Police on Monday recovered an old, rusted hand grenade from a garbage dump at Iqbal Colony in Safakadal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar. A top police officer told news agency Kashmir News Corner —(KNC) “The grenade was spotted in a heap of garbage at Iqbal Colony. The officer further said that prima […]
Shopian, Aug 25 (GNS): Four persons were injured after two motorcycles collided at Chotipora Crossing in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS said that a collision took place between two motorcycles bearing registration numbers JK22A-7527 and JK22D-0655, resulting in injuries to four persons. The injured have been identified as Mukhtar […]
Srinagar, Aug 24: Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are intensifying their surveillance on several educational institutions, particularly private schools, due to growing concerns over the alleged radicalisation of young minds, especially among female students, officials said here. The concerns also extend to the alleged widespread use of narcotics, a problem flagged as being particularly […]
Budgam, Aug 24, KNT: The Transporters Welfare Association Budgam has announced a district-wide transport strike starting Wednesday, citing the administration’s failure to respond to their long-pending demands. The association said that despite holding several meetings and submitting written representations in recent weeks, the authorities have not provided any assurance or solution. Left with no […]
Budgam, Aug 24, KNT: Residents of Habbar Shunglipora village in Khag Tehsil of central Kashmir’s Budgam district have appealed to the government to construct a permanent bridge over Habar Nallah and repair the Shunglipora–Tosamaidan road, which they say has been neglected for years. Locals said the broken road and absence of a bridge have […]
Videos of Students Filling OMR Sheets on Phones Go Viral; Protests Erupt in Srinagar, Candidates Demand Justice Srinagar, Aug 24 (JKNS): Serious allegations of paper leak and mismanagement marred the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board’s (JKSSB) JE Electrical exam held on Sunday, sparking outrage among candidates and protests outside exam centres. Candidates as […]
To Reach Jammu Shortly in Another Aircraft; To Visit Cloudburst-Hit Chashoti in Kishtwar on Schedule Jammu, Aug 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s aircraft, which was en route to Jammu from New Delhi for a visit to cloudburst-hit Chashoti in Kishtwar district, had to return midway to Delhi after developing a technical snag. As per […]
Kupwara, Aug 24: Security forces on Sunday recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Doriban Madhama Awora area of Trehgam, Kupwara district.Officials said the operation was launched jointly by the 98 Battalion of CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police (PP Awora) following specific intelligence input from the […]