By Agencies Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that the Centre may announce restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before October this year. Addressing a press conference here, the minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the legislative assembly elections may also […]
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ECI Team to Visit J&K Tomorrow
BY AGENCIES Srinagar, August 7 : The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. Highly placed sources told Srinagar based news gathering agency Kashmir Dot Com that the delegation will be arriving in Srinagar tomorrow. They said, the […]
We have kept the flame of inclusive development and social equality burning ever-bright illuminating J&K’s journey in the past 5 years, Says LG Sinha
BY EOK NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, AUG 05: In a statement today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that enduring peace is gradually returning to Jammu and Kashmir and this achievement belongs to all citizens. Following is the draft of Lieutenant Governor’s statement: “In the past 5 years democracy has taken deep roots in the Union Territory […]
LG Sinha dismisses six officials over Narco-Terror Links
BY EOK NEWS DESK Srinagar, Aug 03: In a decisive move against the narco-terror network, the Jammu & Kashmir administration has terminated six government officials, including five policemen, for their involvement in terror financing through drug sales. Acting under Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution of India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed the employees […]
HC Issues Notice to DIPR Over Fake Journalists, Unregistered Media
BY EOK NEWS DESK Srinagar, Aug 02 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh has taken significant action by issuing a notice to Rehana Batul, Secretary of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The court’s decision comes in response to concerns raised about the proliferation of fake journalists, fraudulent media […]
Pakistani SSG commando, close aide of Hafiz Saeed, killed in Kupwara: Reports
By Agencies New Delhi, Aug 2: A senior Pakistani SSG commando and close associate of 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. The militant, identified as Noman Ziaullah, was gunned down on July 27 while attempting to infiltrate India […]
LG Sinha hails Budget 2024, says people’s budget will empower middle class, youth, women, farmers and it will speed up sustainable, equitable growth and inclusive growth
J&K has seized the opportunities of 21st century and our youth are building proud and prosperous Union Territory: LG Sinha BY EOK NEWS DESK Srinagar, July 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the visionary Budget for 2024-2025. The Lt […]
Soldiers committed to eliminate scourge of terrorism: Defence Minister after 4 Army jawans killed in Doda
By Agencies Defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday said that the soldiers remain committed to eliminate the scourge of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir after four army men, including an officer were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Dhari Gote Urarbagi area of Doda district. The defence minister also spoke with Army Chief General Upendra […]
Udhampur Forest Division uses cable cars to disperse seed balls to increase forest cover
By Agencies The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Division, Udhampur, has come up with a unique initiative to increase forest cover in challenging terrains. This eco-friendly effort utilises seed balls–a mixture of seeds encased in soil–dispersed by cable cars in areas inaccessible on foot. Aligned with the Prime Minister’s “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam” campaign […]
High Court Orders Protection of Unattended Hindu Religious Sites from Encroachment
By Agencies The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh has ordered the local administration to protect Hindu temples and shrines left unattended after the community’s migration in the 1990s in order to help preserve their cultural heritage. According to Srinagar based news gathering agency Kashmir Dot Com, the judgement comes after a significant […]