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L-G Manoj Sinha during a previous meeting with families of three Rajouri youths who were killed in an encounter. (File Photo)

Amshipora encounter: Day after verdict, families say justice only half-deliveredSubscriber Only

March 7, 2023 08:10 IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Police also had set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that filed a chargesheet against three, including the Army Captain.

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Kashmiri Pandits posted in Valley end 310-day strike seeking relocation

March 5, 2023 05:16 IST

Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit employees posted in Kashmir had returned to Jammu in May last year following the targeted killing of Rahul Bhat, a Revenue Department employee inside the tehsil complex, alleging that situation was not congenial for their stay in the Valley.

A migrant employee said the core committee would decide the association's next course of action. (Express file photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

Kashmiri Pandit staff suspend agitation of 310 days for relocation from Valley

March 4, 2023 19:15 IST

The Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj urges the Kashmiri Muslims to come forward to ensure the security of minority Hindus living in the Valley.

The seizures included seven kg of heroin, nearly Rs 2 crore in cash, a pistol along with one magazine and 10 rounds, besides seven rounds of SLR. (File Photo/Representative)

J&K police seize drugs, cash and arms from house of jailed smuggler

March 3, 2023 19:46 IST

Identifying the accused as Mohammad Rafi alias Rafi Lala of Danadoiyan village in Mandi tehsil of Poonch, the police said he was detained under Public Safety Act a few days ago

The warrants have been issued in an NIA case registered under Sections 120-B and 121 A of Indian Penal Code, 12, 18 and 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against 13 Jammu and Kashmir terrorists who are operating from foreign soil

March 2, 2023 20:42 IST

Sources said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the intelligence agencies have submitted a list of 164 terrorists who hailed from various areas of Jammu division but were, at present, operating from across the LoC.

By 7 pm, Dangri Chowk is almost deserted. Earlier, shopkeepers would keep their shops open till about 11 pm. (Express Photo: Arun Sharma)

Shutters down by 6 pm, lights out: Fear unites Jammu villages months after militant attacksSubscriber Only

February 28, 2023 14:04 IST

After the locals held a dharna outside the Muradpur Army camp, accusing a sentry of killing the civilians, the district administration ordered a magisterial inquiry, while the police constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the matter.

The employees were found involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State, such as involvement in terror-related activities and drug trafficking.

J&K admin terminates 3 employees for involvement in anti-national activities

February 27, 2023 03:04 IST

With this, the total number of government employees dismissed from service by the Union Territory administration invoking Article 311 of the Constitution has risen to 47.

The Union Territory administration had Tuesday notified rules for the levy of property tax on people living within the territorial jurisdiction of urban local bodies across Jammu and Kashmir with effect from April 1 this year. (Representational image)

J&K to levy property tax in consultation with public: L-G

February 26, 2023 03:14 IST

Pointing out that citizens’ welfare is the foremost priority of the government, he said the property tax will ensure the financial self-sustainability of cities and the improvement of public amenities in the Union Territory.

Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case: Witness identifies accused JKLF chief Yasin MalikSubscriber Only

February 24, 2023 18:10 IST

Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of former J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, was abducted from Srinagar on Dec 8, 1989 and freed five days later after the Centre released five terrorists in exchange.

J&K admin decides to levy property tax in ULBs, Omar says ‘no taxation without representation’

February 22, 2023 03:33 IST

According to the formula, the property tax will be 5 percent of Taxable Annual Value (TAV) in a residential property and 6 percent in the case of non-residential property.

An official team led by Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mussarat Islam visited Duksar Dalwa on Monday. (Representational/File)

16 houses damaged due to ‘sinking’ of land in J-K’s Ramban

February 20, 2023 22:49 IST

The land sinking in the village started on Friday and so far 16 houses were damaged, with three of them developing cracks, on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

The Mufti Sayeed-led PDP-Congress government ruled the erstwhile state then. Singh, however, continued to occupy the premises even after his MLC term expired, they said.

Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party’s office sealed

February 20, 2023 16:29 IST

The action comes four days after former minister Harsh Dev Singh quit the AAP and returned to the JKNPP.

16 houses damaged due to sinking of land in J&K

February 21, 2023 02:58 IST

Pointing out that nearly 1 sq km area on the upper side of the Ramban-Sangaldan-Gool road was affected by the landslide, official sources said that all the affected families have been shifted to safer places and they have been provided with tents, blankets, utensils etc from the District Red Cross Fund.

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Dogra CM talk bid to hoodwink Jammu: PDP

February 20, 2023 02:07 IST

“While we Kashmiris have apprehensions of demographic change (under BJP rule), the demography of Jammu has already changed,” the PDP leader told party workers.

They said Mehta directed all administrative secretaries to monitor the social media networks regularly and issue notices to these employees under intimation to the GAD. (file)

Employees making unfavourable comments on Govt policies to face action: J-K Administration

February 19, 2023 18:04 IST

The direction was passed by Chief Secretary A K Mehta at a meeting here on Friday with instructions to the General Administrative Department (GAD) to issue a necessary circular in this regard, the sources said.

Camera-fitted drone found in field in J-K’s Kathua

February 14, 2023 09:19 IST

Security agencies are on alert after the recovery of the drone, police said.

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Choudhary Lal Singh unhurt after car meets with accident

February 10, 2023 11:27 IST

The accident took place in the Ghagwal area near Samba along the Jammu-Pathankot national highway when Choudhary Lal Singh swerved to avoid hitting a cow, sources said.

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Militants who killed 7 hiding in Rajouri with aid of some locals: policeSubscriber Only

February 9, 2023 02:01 IST

“Besides helping these militants move from one place to another, and providing them shelter, some people are (also) helping them by providing information about the movement and actions of police and paramilitary forces,” it said.

Jammu’s Narwal on Sunday, a day after clashes over the anti-encroachment drive. PTI

Relatives of ex-CMs, former Dy CM face action under sweeping J&K anti-encroachment driveSubscriber Only

February 6, 2023 10:43 IST

Of the 15 lakh kanals retrieved, almost half (7 lakh kanals) fall in Kashmir. Officials estimate nearly 7 lakh kanals more remains to be cleared. The leaders who have faced action include those belonging to the BJP.

Seven people were killed and 14 injured as terrorists attacked Dhangri on January 1. (Representational image)

Dhangri attack: Villagers threaten to go on hunger strike if terrorists not neutralised in 15 days

February 5, 2023 18:21 IST

The villagers threatened to go on a hunger strike if the security agencies are unable to eliminate the terrorists within the next 15 days.

Pointing out that more than 50 people have been rounded up for questioning, the officer said that the militants are most likely foreigners from Pakistan. (Representational/File)

Month after Rajouri attack: Villagers threaten indefinite fast if militants not tracked down in 15 daysSubscriber Only

February 5, 2023 21:21 IST

“One month has passed since the attack but the terrorists are still at large while the families of the victims are waiting for justice,” Saroj told some media persons.

Indian security force personnel stand guard next to a damaged vehicle after a bomb blast in Narwal area of Jammu. (Reuters)

Cop booked in J&K for renting out house to LeT militant involved in Narwal blasts

February 3, 2023 17:17 IST

Posted in Kashmir Valley, police sub-inspector Mohammad Haneef has been booked on charges of not verifying Arif Sheikh’s antecedents with the local police, a senior police officer said, adding that the FIR against Haneef has been registered under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

Explosive packed in spray perfume can, set to explode when nozzle pressed: Police

Jammu blasts: Government school teacher arrested, ‘perfume IED’ seizedSubscriber Only

February 3, 2023 07:01 IST

The teacher who owed allegiance to the terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was apprehended following an investigation into the twin IED explosions in Jammu’s Narwal area in which nine civilians were injured on January 21.

Poor conduct: 3 J&K govt officials ordered to retire prematurely

January 31, 2023 13:05 IST

One of the officials in the Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department was found involved in a criminal case, another habitually violated official channels of communication and the third official was found involved in smuggling contraband.

In view of heavy snowfall, the Kashmir University and the Cluster University Srinagar postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on January 30, Monday. (PTI)

Traffic suspended along Jammu-Srinagar NH as heavy rain, snowfall lead to blocked roads

January 30, 2023 11:20 IST

Nearly 300 vehicles were reportedly stranded at different places along the road in Ramban district, officials said. The meteorological department in Srinagar also warned of an avalanche in vulnerable areas.