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J&K to have uniform labour law, says Finance Minister Haseeb DrabuSubscriber Only
January 9, 2018 03:00 IST
Drabu made the announcement before the launch of “Muhafiz’’ (meaning Guardian), a welfare initiative for nearly three lakh workers in the unorganised sector, by CM Mehbooba Mufti and Deputy CM Dr Nirmal Singh Monday.
PDP leader quits party on Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s second death anniversary
January 7, 2018 17:21 IST
Khatana’s resignation from the PDP came on the second death anniversary of party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
J&K govt removes director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical ScienceSubscriber Only
January 7, 2018 03:10 IST
The government also ordered suspension of three senior faculty members and their immediate attachment with the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, a spokesman said.
14,400 bunkers to be constructed for border dwellers in Jammu
January 3, 2018 16:14 IST
The Union ministry has asked the government to specify building norms for all areas up to five kilometre from the border and priority be given to bunkers which are nearest to the existing Border Out Posts.
Jammu and Kashmir panchayat polls from February 15Subscriber Only
December 26, 2017 03:54 IST
In the current year, these elections could not be held in view of unrest during most part of 2017.
Six held for cheating, burglary in separate cases in Jammu
December 24, 2017 17:55 IST
According to a police complaint filed on December 7, the driver had went missing after loading the rods in his truck at a steel factory in Bari Brahmana in Samba district.
J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti gives cash, jobs to kin of people who died in militancy-related incidents
December 23, 2017 20:40 IST
According to Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri district, there were 72 cases of compensation pending with the Government for more than twenty years, out of which 22 cases was disbursed today.
‘Hindus cannot be a minority anywhere in India’: Jammu and Kashmir ministerSubscriber Only
December 20, 2017 20:39 IST
"How they can be a minority anywhere when in general they constitute a majority in the country,’’ the minister said.
Woman missing from Jammu and Kashmir found in Punjab
December 19, 2017 12:52 IST
The girl, a student, was reported missing from Doda district on December 7 and was found at the Patiala guest house in Punjab on Sunday night, they said.
Hunt on for govt school teacher for raping minor girl: J-K police
December 17, 2017 20:25 IST
The girl, a Class 10 student, earlier studied in the school where the accused taught, the officer said.
Army jawan shoots himself dead in Jammu and Kashmir
December 14, 2017 14:46 IST
Two bullets pierced his head and the helmet he was wearing, the official said.
J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti announces regularisation of daily wagers, casual labourers in the state
December 13, 2017 19:13 IST
It is a part of a public outreach programme by the Jammu and Kashmir government.
Mehbooba Mufti holds 15-hour public programme
December 12, 2017 05:48 IST
The CM began the grievance redressal camp in Doda around 10.30 am. The last deputation that met her around 1.40 am (early Monday) had come from Palmas area, the release said.
Heavy rains lash Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu-Srinagar highway closed
December 11, 2017 20:13 IST
While plains and hilly areas of the state continued to witness light to moderate rains during the day, the higher reaches had fresh snowfall resulting in closure of Mughal road which acts as an alternate road link between Jammu and Valley.
Jammu and Kashmir CM asks doctors to check the hepatitis spread in Kashmir
December 9, 2017 21:09 IST
The chief minister also directed the team to submit a report of the developments at the earliest for further action, an official said.
JKNPP alleges harassment; seeks CM Mehbooba Mufti ‘s intervention
December 3, 2017 09:27 IST
JKNPP chairman and former minister Harsh Dev Singh, in a letter to the chief minister and governor, said its workers were being "bullied, harassed, intimidated, terrorised and implicated in false police cases at the behest of the BJP leaders"
Centre sets up two centres for NEET candidates in Kashmir
December 2, 2017 23:37 IST
The spokesman said the Union Health Ministry has informed the board of professional examination authorities of the state to redirect the candidates belonging to Kashmir in this connection.
CISF constable allegedly shoots wife, colleague in Jammu over suspicion of extra-marital affair
November 30, 2017 12:31 IST
The deceased included his wife Labhanya, his colleague Constable Rajesh Kakhani of Maharashtra and his wife Shoba. The accused suspected that his wife had extra marital affairs with Rajesh.
2 revenue officials arrested for taking bribe
November 28, 2017 19:32 IST
Toufeeq Ahmed and Muzaffer Ahmad, both patwaris, were caught red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 5,000 as illegal gratification from Nisar Ahmed of Batpura village, a State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) spokesperson said.
Man arrested for kidnapping, murdering girl in Kupwara
November 26, 2017 15:13 IST
During questioning, Malik led police to the body of the girl, who went missing on Friday, the official said. Malik had allegedly kidnapped the girl and later strangulated her to death.
Two arrested for ‘misappropriation’ of government-supplied cement in Jammu and Kashmir
November 25, 2017 16:08 IST
They were arrested after a police team intercepted a truck at the Bharat Nala area on the Doda-Bharat road last night. Sixty bags of cement were also seized from the vehicle, a police spokesman said.
Panchayats key to women’s political empowerment: Farooq Abdullah
November 24, 2017 22:11 IST
"Panchayats are key to political empowerment of women", Abdullah said while addressing a day-long women convention at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this evening. The convention was organized by the former MLA Bimla Luthra.
Drug supplier from Punjab arrested in Jammu
November 24, 2017 16:57 IST
A case has been registered against him and investigation into it is underway, he said, adding Bobby used to allegedly procure drugs from Punjab and supply it to youth in Jammu. The arrested accused has been involved in drug dealings for quite some time.
PDP-BJP coordination committee meets, discusses govt functioning
November 21, 2017 21:30 IST
The coordination committee of the ruling alliance in the state met under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, an official spokesman said here.
JK CM assures support to revive handloom, handicraft sectors
November 19, 2017 15:18 IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has assured support to the Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation to get these sectors fully revised, an official spokesman said.
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