Doda/Jammu, Sep 14: Authorities on Sunday restored broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district where the situation started returning to normal after nearly one-week long restrictions following detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also president of AAP’s J-K unit, was detained on…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn…
NEW DELHI, Sep 12: Retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07% from 1.61% in…
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Srinagar, Sep 4: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday urged people not to panic…
SRINAGAR: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and…
RAMBAN: According to reports, an enormous landslip that occurred on Thursday in Ramban district along the Jammu-Srinagar route claimed the life of an Uttar Pradesh labourer. The landslip has caused additional delays in the opening of the highway, which has been closed to new traffic for the previous three days. According to official authorities, a new landslip happened close to Seeri, Ramban. One labourer who was supposedly employed by a private construction company was buried beneath the landslip and perished while being taken to the hospital. They recognised him as an Uttar Pradesh resident named Desh Pal.Following the most recent landslip, they reported, the Highway—the only surface route connecting the Kashmir Valley with the outside valley—remained blocked. People are advised to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the road is clean. "Restoration work is in progress at Kishtwari Pather on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, it will take some time," traffic police stated. Ask TCU for the most recent information. Over the course of the previous three days, attempts have been made to reopen the highway for traffic, which has been repeatedly hindered by landslides at various locations. Hundreds of cars, the majority of which were trucks, were trapped at various locations along the highway, which was closed on Monday. In order to move stuck cars, traffic had been partially resumed on Wednesday afternoon, but it was once more halted. They further stated that no new traffic may be permitted for three days. [caption id="attachment_11512" align="alignnone" width="300"] Labourer from UP dies under landslide on highway[/caption]
NEW DELHI: According to sources, the CBI searched 29 different places on Thursday, including the home of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik, in relation to allegations of corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project. According to them, the agency began operations early in the morning, mobilising some 100 officers to swoop down at 30 spots across several cities. According to them, the lawsuit is about suspected corruption in the awarding of civil works for the Rs 2,200 crore Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP). Malik, who served as governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, asserted that he received an offer of Rs 300 crore in exchange for clearing two files, one of which was related to the project."The case was registered on allegations of malpractices in award of the contract worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore of civil works of Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project(HEP) to a private company in 2019," the CBI had previously stated. previous Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd chairman Navin Kumar Chaudhary, together with previous officials M S Babu, M K Mittal, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Patel Engineering Ltd., have been booked by the agency. "Though a decision was taken in 47th Board meeting of CVPPPL (Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd) for re-tender through e-tendering with reverse auction after cancellation of ongoing tendering process, same was not implemented (as per decision taken in 48th board meeting) and tender was finally awarded to Patel Engineering Ltd," the complaint states. In January, the agency searched the homes of five individuals in relation to the case. [caption id="attachment_11509" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiru Hydropower corruption case: CBI searches at premises of former governor Satya Pal Malik[/caption]
JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, reviewed the ongoing construction at the Drug De-Addiction Centre in Channi Himmat in detail on Wednesday. ADGP Jain evaluated the project's current state and expressed a strong desire to accelerate it. He underlined how crucial it is to finish the facility as soon as possible in order to successfully handle the urgent problem of drug addiction. Jain directed the relevant authorities to speed the construction process and guarantee that all resources are provided in a timely manner by issuing clear and firm directions.He emphasised the need for prompt completion and the center's critical role in offering recovery assistance to those who are abusing substances. The ADGP said that the opening of this centre is consistent with their main objective of building a community that is safer and healthier. After it is finished, the Drug De-Addiction Centre will be a ray of hope for people who are in need, offering thorough support and treatment programmes to help people break free from the hold of addiction. [caption id="attachment_11505" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP reviews progress on Drug De-Addiction Centre[/caption]
BARAMULLA: The final point on the Line of Control in the Jammu and Kashmir region, the Aman Setu bridge, was visited by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday. Tendulkar spent around an hour interacting with the soldiers at the Kaman Post, which is close to Aman Setu, according to officials. In Uri, the Little Master and several youngsters played wayside cricket. The boys observed Tendulkar's footwork and shot selection with great interest. Tendulkar has been visiting Kashmir for the past several days with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara. He went to a cricket bat factory at Chursoo, near the main route between Srinagar and Jammu. He also went to the South Kashmiri tourist resort of Pahalgam. [caption id="attachment_11499" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sachin Tendulkar visits Aman Setu in Uri[/caption]
JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved filling up of left over vacancies in paramedical institutions after centralized counseling by Board of Professional Entrance…
It is a momentous occasion for more than 600 athletes who have been preparing for this spectacular event: LG Sinha The 4th Khelo India Winter Games, over the next 4 days, will honor the hard…
KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today conducted an extensive tour of various areas of the district to take stock of the situation on ground after recent heavy snowfall. During the…
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 21: In a proactive move towards fostering planned development and optimizing land utilization in the district, a pivotal District Level Committee (DLC) meeting was convened today at the VC Room of Mini Secretariat…
SRINAGAR: Authorities on Wednesday issued fresh avalanche warning for ten districts of Jammu and Kashmir. J&K Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) in an advisory said that avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur…
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