By Agencies Srinagar, Oct 19 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday allocated the portfolios to the newly sworn in ministers. As per an order issued by the LG, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in pursuance of rule 4 (2) of the Transaction […]
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Govt orders withdrawal of NSG commandos from VIP security
By Agencies New Delhi, Oct 16: The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine “high-risk” VIPs to the CRPF by the next month, official sources said Wednesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also sanctioned a fresh […]
First resolution of J&K cabinet to be on statehood: Omar
By Agencies Srinagar: Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the first business of the J&K cabinet would be to pass a resolution for the restoration of statehood. Talking to the media here, Omar Abdullah said, “It should be the first business of the […]
Plea filed in Supreme Court for restoration of Statehood to J&K
Why lecturer suspended after Article 370 abrogation case appearance, SC asks J&K admin By Agencies NEW DELHI, Oct 7: An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking restoration of the statehood of Jammu & Kashmir within two months. Filed by college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, the plea […]
Amit Shah Refutes Omar Abdullah’s Claims on Curtailing Powers of Elected Govt in J&K
BY EOK NEWS DESK Srinagar, Oct 05: Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to refute claims made by National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah, who alleged that the BJP has accepted defeat in Jammu and Kashmir and is planning to curtail the powers of the Chief Minister by amending the Transaction of Business […]
Five nominated MLAs to hold key to Govt formation in JK
By Agencies Srinagar, Oct 03: For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir’s political history, five nominated Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will have a significant role in forming the new government following a decade-long hiatus. These MLAs, representing Kashmiri displaced persons and those from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), will hold full legislative […]
Nalin Prabhat to take charge as J&K DGP Today
By Agencies Srinagar, Sept 30 : Nalin Prabhat, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1992 batch, is set to assume the role of Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir beginning tomorrow. His appointment, initially confirmed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in August, follows the retirement […]
Tried to create an atmosphere free from fear, intimidation; haven’t lost the opportunity: DGP RR Swain on last day of his service
By Agencies Srinagar, Sep 30 : On the last of his service, Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday visited the Balidan Stambh (Marty’s memorial) at Pratap Park Lal Chowk to pay tributes to the fallen heroes. He said during his 30 years of service, his endeavour had been to ensure people […]
JK Netizens Targeted by Cyber Thugs, Fake Meesho Coupons Used to Cheat People, Cyber Police Issues Advisory
By Agencies Srinagar, Sep 27: Cyber criminals in Jammu and Kashmir are employing new tactics to dupe unsuspecting citizens by sending out fake coupons in the name of popular shopping app Meesho. Police have issued an urgent advisory, warning the public to remain vigilant against these fraudulent schemes. The scammers are luring victims […]
Time Ripe To Have Dogra Hindu CM In J&K, Says BJP Candidate Sham Lal Sharma
By Agencies JAMMU, Sept 27: The time has come for Jammu and Kashmir to have its first Dogra Hindu Chief Minister and it can be done only by the BJP, said Sham Lal Sharma, the party’s candidate from the Jammu North assembly segment. He termed the Congress, National Conference and PDP “power-hungry” and alleged […]