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Jammu and Kashmir Government to revive more than 100 years old hydroelectric project in MohoraSubscriber Only
November 21, 2017 15:29 IST
The J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) is looking at reviving the site as a heritage project and also aiming for a functional restoration of the old powerhouse with an increased power generation capacity of 9 megawatts.
Fire breaks out in Anantnag area of Kashmir
November 20, 2017 09:06 IST
Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was put out after two hours, a police official said. At least a dozen structures have been damaged in the fire, police said.
J-K: Sub-Inspector killed, another injured after militants opened fire on police team
November 17, 2017 18:12 IST
Three militants travelling in a car opened fire on a police team at the Zakura crossing on Srinagar-Ganderbal road, killing sub-inspector Imran Tak and injuring a special police officer, a police official said.
KWFF renews debate over reopening of cinema halls in Kashmir valleySubscriber Only
November 7, 2017 23:15 IST
At the Kashmir World Film Festival's opening ceremony, Naeem Akhtar, senior PDP minister and spokesperson, called for the re-opening of the cinema halls.
J&K High Court seeks report after shoals of dead fish wash ashore along JhelumSubscriber Only
November 6, 2017 16:59 IST
Seeking to allay the fears, Mohammed Amin Mir, Joint Director at fisheries department, attributed the incident to the opening of sluice gates at Chinar Bagh that released polluted water from the Gaw Kadal gauge.
J&K talks today, Dineshwar Sharma says don’t have magic wand
November 6, 2017 04:03 IST
The Hurriyat Conference faction led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani refused to meet Dineshwar Sharma, after acknowledging that it had received a communication for a meeting.
Interlocutor has mandate to talk with everyone, says Ram Madhav Subscriber Only
October 29, 2017 07:53 IST
Asked whether the interlocutor will talk to the Hurriyat leadership, Ram Madhav said the question should be posed to the separatist leadership if they are ready to talk
Missing J&K cop surfaces online, holding an AK-47Subscriber Only
October 29, 2017 13:18 IST
If this is confirmed, Dar would be the second policeman from Shopian to join militant ranks this year
Don’t attack kin, homes of militants: Mehbooba MuftiSubscriber Only
October 26, 2017 07:17 IST
Mufti’s direction came days after police and Army personnel raided homes of several militants in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
Congress dissidents form new outfit in Jammu and KashmirSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 19:05 IST
Talking of the regional divide in the state, Charak, a Dogra leader and patron of the new outfit said: “Kashmir is getting isolated even as the bungalows of today’s politicians lie in Jammu, we have to include all stakeholders, whether it is Ladakh, Jammu or Kashmir”
NC slams govt ‘inaction’ on ‘braid chopping’ incidents in Jammu and Kashmir
October 21, 2017 21:13 IST
"The government knows who the real culprits are but still continues to maintain silence on this conspiracy, " National Conference leader claimed.
Army chief Bipin Rawat reviews security situation in Kashmir
October 18, 2017 21:05 IST
"The Army chief was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander on the latest operations and updated on the overall security scenario along the Line of Control as well as in the hinterland
Braid chopping: Mobile Internet services snapped in Kashmir
October 6, 2017 17:44 IST
The mobile Internet services were snapped shortly after noon as a precautionary measure, an official said. Separatists had called for protests against the incidents of braid chopping in the Valley.
Mistaken for braid chopper, 70-year-old killed in AnantnagSubscriber Only
October 6, 2017 13:39 IST
Vigilante mobs have been keeping surveillance against braid choppers in different places of Kashmir Valley.
Iron lady of Kashmir who boosted women’s education dies at 77Subscriber Only
October 6, 2017 10:16 IST
During her years in government service, Masoodi always paid attention towards women’s empowerment and setting up of libraries was her top priority as she had an opinion that books empower people, especially the younger generation.
Mehbooba Mufti pushes for cleaning, de-weeding of Dal lake
October 3, 2017 13:22 IST
The chief minister, during the visit, also took stock of the working of the sewerage treatment plants and machines deployed for weed removal in the lake.
Several events held in Kashmir for ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign
October 3, 2017 13:17 IST
"This drive was today conducted in every district of the Valley, in which all the officers and officials participated and cleaned their premises and adjacent areas with commitment and devotion," the spokesman said.
J-K: SPO throws grenade from police car, saves colleaguesSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 05:32 IST
On Sunday morning, suspected militants hurled a grenade on a police vehicle in Sopore. The vehicle was parked outside a State Bank of India branch that also houses a CRPF camp.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIA summons businessman, traders’ give shutdown callSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 03:55 IST
As a precautionary measure, the J-K Police have decided to impose restrictions on civilian movement in the areas falling under police stations of Nowhatta, M R Gunj, Khanyar, Safakadal and Rainwari in downtown Srinagar.
Three militants killed, police say Uri attack repeat avertedSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 03:32 IST
As a joint team of police and Army cordoned off the village and zeroed in on the target houses, the militants opened indiscriminate fire.
Bilar Dar, 18-yr-old who cleaned Wular lake, savours PM Modi’s praiseSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 02:27 IST
For over five years, Dar has been earning a modest living by cleaning the Wular lake —the largest water body in Kashmir that has been choked by polythene and plastic bottles.
Pakistan firing kills soldier in Keran sector
September 21, 2017 05:19 IST
The BSF on Wednesday said that it had killed two Pakistani drug smugglers and recovered 4 kg of contraband from an area under Shahpur out post in Amritsar sector.
Mehbooba Mufti taking governance to militancy-affected areas: PDPSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 09:48 IST
According to PDP leaders, Mehbooba interacted with delegations from Pulwama district on Sunday. Some people came from neighbouring districts of Shopian and Kulgam as well.
J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti holds public grievance redressal camp in south Kashmir
September 17, 2017 23:52 IST
In the first major public initiative by the state government in south Kashmir after last year's unrest, J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti spent a whole day in the restive Pulwama area and conducted an open public grievance redressal camp.
Kashmir: 3 Lashkar militants killed in Sopore encounterSubscriber Only
August 6, 2017 04:32 IST
The police and Army launched a cordon-and-search operation at Amargarh after some militants were spotted in the area and claimed to have killed three militants after searches continued through the night.
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