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Everything you need to know about Subash Nagar Jammu: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Subash Nagar Jammu: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Injured soldier dies in Kashmir, toll is five

May 24, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) The death toll in an ongoing gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir between security forces and the guerrillas rose to five Friday after an injured soldier succumbed to his injuries.

India heat wave triggers power outages, exhaustion

May 24, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Jammu, May 24 (ANI): A searing heat wave has caused power outages and showed no sign of abating across the country.

Three troopers killed in Kashmir militant attack

May 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) Three soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district Friday while they were laying a cordon around a village where militants were reportedly hiding, an army official said.

Cop arrested for smuggling drugs in Kashmir

May 23, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Jammu, May 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday arrested a police constable involved in drug smuggling from mountainous Rajouri district, an officer said.

RTI activist denied information on Chinese incursion

May 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Jammu, May 23 (IANS) The union home ministry has refused to give details on the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh citing the exemption clause, a right to information (RTI) activist said here Thursday.

SSB soldier shoots two colleagues in Kashmir

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Jammu, May 21 (IANS) A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper killed two of his colleagues and injured two others in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town early Tuesday, police said.

NC, Congress bicker over quake relief package

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Jammu, May 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's ruling coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress sparred over relief to earthquake victims in Doda and Kishtwar districts of the Chenab valley, with leaders of both parties making charges and counter charges against each other.

Industrialists say J&K not doing enough to promote it

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Jammu, May 20 (IANS) The number of identified sick industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir is rising and industrialists say the government is not taking adequate measures to arrest the degrowth in the sector.

Protesters take to streets in Kashmir; burn Chinese premier's effigy

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Jammu, May 20 (ANI): Protesters took to streets in Jammu on Monday and burnt an effigy of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Mirwaiz placed under house arrest in Srinagar

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Srinagar, May 20 (IANS) Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairperson of the moderate faction of Jammu and Kashmir's separatist Hurriyat Conference, was placed under house arrest Monday, a day before the group has called for a march to the Eidgah here.

Students grind it out under poor infrastructure in Kashmir

May 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), May 19 (ANI): A crumbling building, absent school benches and blackboards coupled with frequent power cuts is being offered to school students, of a remote area in Rajouri district of Kashmir, who are keen to get basic education for a better future.

Omar Abdullah welcomes bail release of Hizb militant Liyaqat Shah

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the release of Suspected Hizbul militant Liyaqat Shah on bail by a special NIA court in Delhi.

Bail for Liyaqat vindicates Omar's stand, says NC

May 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference (NC) Friday welcomed the Delhi High Court decision to grant bail to militant Liyaqat Shah, saying it proved Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's stand that he was returning for rehabiliation, not a terror strike.

Nirbhay Sharma appointed Arunachal governor

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Lieutenant General (retd) Nirbhay Sharma, one of the most decorated field commanders of the Indian Army, has been appointed governor of Arunachal Pradesh, an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said Thursday.

Release Kashmir's political prisoners: Activists

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Members of civil society group of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday urged the centre to release all the political prisoners of the state to ensure peace in the region.

J&K recorded 36 percent decline in violence in 2012: Abdullah

May 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Srinagar, May 15 (IANS) There was a 36 percent decline in militancy-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir during 2012 as compared to 2011 and 54 security forces' bunkers were removed from public places here in 2012, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Wednesday.

Efforts on to silence Saradha boss: Left Front

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Expressing doubts about the West Bengal government's investigation of the Saradha Group chit fund scam, the Left Front Wednesday claimed there might be efforts to "silence" arrested scam kingpin Sudipta Sen.

Aftershocks from May 1 quake continue in Jammu areas

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Jammu, May 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts are getting aftershocks even a fortnight after the May 1 earthquake of 5.8 magnitude that led to one person being killed about 100 injured.

Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar

May 13, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Sringar, May 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday stressed that peace and tranquility hold the key to groom and grow the tourism industry in the state for which over Rs.383 crores have been sanctioned during the last four years by his government.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen, pilots safe

May 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) An Advanced Light Helicopter of the Indian Army crashed Monday morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said here.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) An army helicopter crashed Monday morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said here.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) An army helicopter crashed Monday morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said here. The helicopter was on a routine sortie, officials told IANS, adding that the two people on board, the pilot and co-pilot, emerged safely.

Two-year-old sexually assaulted by neighbour in Delhi

May 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A two-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old neighbour inside her house, police said Sunday. The man has been arrested.

Omar Abdullah congratulates Nawaz Sharif

May 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Jammu, May 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while congratulating Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nawaz Sharif on his victory in Pakistan general elections, said he hoped that the peace process with India would start again.

'War-like store' of arms seized near LoC in Kashmir

May 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Jammu, May 12 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir state police and army troops in a joint operation unearthed a large cache of arms and ammunition from a location close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan in Poonch district Saturday evening.

Take cue from Pakistan voters; Omar tells Kashmiris

May 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Sunday that Kashmiris should take a cue from the voters in Pakistan and ignore future election boycott calls in the state.

Army trains youth of remote Jammu area for recruitment

May 11, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Jammu, May 11 (IANS) The Indian Army is training youth from a remote mountainous area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district for a mega recruitment rally beginning May 30, an official said Saturday.

Was only a trusted employee of Sen: Debjani Mukherjee

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Kolkata May 10 (IANS) Chit fund-aided Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen's close aide Debjani Mukherjee Friday claimed she never had any relationship with him other than being a "trustworthy employee", and said she was sacked for raising her voice against the company's fund collection method.

Parvez Rasool eyeing India berth

May 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) Having made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors all-rounder Parvez Rasool is already eyeing a berth in the Indian national squad.

Pakistani prisoners in Jammu raise anti-India slogans

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Jammu, May 9 (IANS) Seventeen Pakistani prisoners lodged in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail raised anti-India slogans while protesting Sanaullah Ranjay's death Thursday, who was attacked in the prison May 3, an official said.

Omar Abdullah apologises to Pakistani prisoner's family

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Thursday offered sincere apologies to the family of Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah, who died in a hospital in Chandigarh on Thursday morning, days after being assaulted in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal Jail.

Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah is dead

May 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who was hospitalised here after being attacked in a Jammu jail last week died Thursday morning due to multiple organ failure, doctors said.

Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah dies

May 9, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who was in a hospital here after being attacked in a Jammu jail last week died Thursday morning, doctors said.

Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah 'extremely critical'

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who is in a hospital here after being attacked in a Jammu jail last week, suffered renal failure Wednesday and doctors said that his condition was "extremely critical".

SC rejects repatriation of Pak prisoner Sanaullah

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court (SC) today said of repatriation of injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay does not arise as he has not completed his jail term.

Sanaullah's family in India

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Attari (Punjab), May 7 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay's brother and another relative crossed over into India Tuesday, four days after he was critically injured in an attack by a fellow inmate in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail.

Govt. to issue a new SOP for Kashmiri militants wishing to surrender to India

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Central Government will soon issue a new set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Kashmiri militants, who want to return to India through the Nepal border to surrender under a special scheme.

Towards positive engagement between India and Pakistan

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan is standing on the threshold of a historic transition. The process started with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)-led government completing its full term and paving the way for a smooth general election by handing over power to a caretaker government, and then, entering the electoral fray like any other party.

BSF foils infiltration bid near Jammu

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Jammu, May 7 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) troopers foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan at Samba sector of the border near here early Monday, an official said.

Pakistani envoy sees 'critical' prisoner, seeks impartial probe

May 6, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) Pakistan's High Commissioner Salman Bashir Monday saw Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who is admitted in a critical condition at the PGIMER here, and sought an "impartial probe" into the attack on him.

Time bound enquiry into attack on Pak prisoner in Jammu jail: Omar Abdullah

May 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Srinagar, May 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the enquiry into the attack on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal Jail will be conducted in a time bound manner.

Where have Indian troops withdrawn to, asks Omar

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Srinagar, May 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed concern over media reports that Indian troops had also withdrawn from the site where Chinese troops had ended their incursions after 19 days.

GJM calls indefinite strike in hills, defers it till Monday

May 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Darjeeling, May 5 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday called an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills of northern West Bengal demanding the removal of a cop and arrest of the rival GNLF activists for "attacking" its members.

Pakistan demands release of 47 prisoners in Indian jails

May 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): Pakistan has demanded from India the release of 47 Pakistani prisoners who have completed their prison terms and are languishing in various Indians prisons.

Pakistanis in Punjab prisons to be segregated

May 5, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) All 57 prisoners from Pakistan lodged in various jails in Punjab will be segregated from the rest of the inmates to ensure their safety, following the recent assault on a Pakistani prisoner in a Jammu jail.

Over 10,000 tents needed for quake victims in Jammu region: Azad

May 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Srinagar, May 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Saturday that more than 10,000 tents would be needed in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, Kishtwar and Bhaderwah districts to accommodate people whose homes have suffered massive damage because of the recent temblor.

Talent hunt in Srinagar to promote youth

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Srinagar, May 4 (ANI): In a bid to help youth showcase their talent and positively channelise their energies, police organised a music competition in Srinagar.

Pakistan prisoners segregated in Jammu prison

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Jammu, May 4 (IANS) After the murderous attack on a Pakistani prisoner in the Kot Bhalwal Jail here, the 17 other Pakistani prisoners have been moved to separate barracks although all Indian and Pakistani inmates work together under strict vigil, an official said Saturday.

11 from Jammu and Kashmir make it to civil services

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Srinagar, May 4 (IANS) Eleven candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have made it this year to the final list of candidates in the prestigious civil services examination.

Curbs on Pakistani prisoners in Punjab jails

May 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) Following the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a Jammu jail by a fellow inmate Friday, authorities in Punjab have imposed curbs on the movement of Pakistani prisoners lodged in jails in Punjab for their safety.

President Mukherjee asks children from J-K to spread message of peace and goodwill

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): A group of 14 differently abled children from the remote area of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Pakistani prisoner admitted to Chandigarh's PGIMER

May 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was critically injured in an assault on him inside Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, was brought here and admitted to the ICU of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Friday evening, hospital sources said.

Injured Pak prisoner being shifted to PGI, Chandigarh for further treatment

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Jammu, May 3 (ANI): Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was attacked inside the Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu earlier this morning, is being shifted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh for further treatment.

Pakistan asks for immediate repatriation of injured prisoner

May 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday demanded immediate release and repatriation of its national Sanaullah, who was attacked in the high-security Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Pakistani prisoner in coma after attack in Jammu jail (Third Lead)

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Jammu/New Delhi May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner was critically injured Friday when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail here, police said here, a day after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being attacked in Lahore.

India to give Pak consular access to injured prisoner after medical arrangements in place

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): India on Friday said it would provide consular access to Pakistan of its prisoner injured in a attack in the Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu only after the medical arrangements are in place.

Pakistan condemns attack on prisoner in Indian jail

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday condemned the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in an Indian jail and said it was "obvious retaliation" to the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

Pakistani prisoner in coma after attack in Jammu jail

May 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail here, police said Friday, a day after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being attacked in Lahore.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

Pakistan seeks consular access to injured prisoner

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday expressed serious concern over the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu and sought immediate consular access to him.

Pakistan seeks consular access to injured prisoner

May 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday expressed serious concern over the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu and sought immediate consular access to him, a statement from Pakistan High Commission said.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail, in coma

May 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail here was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, police said Friday, a day after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being attacked in Lahore.

Pakistani prisoner attacked by other inmates inside Jammu jail

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Jammu, May 3 (ANI): Inmates have reportedly attacked a Pakistani prisoner lodged in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal Jail.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in Kot Bhalwal jail on the outskirts of Jammu was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, a senior police official said Friday.

Militant hideout busted in Kishtwar

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 2 (ANI): A militant hideout has been busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District.

1 killed as quake on Himachal-J&K border rocks north India (Third Lead)

May 1, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi/Kishtwar, May 1 (IANS) One person was killed and tremors were felt in the Indian capital and large parts of north India, including Srinagar, Jammu, Shimla and Chandigarh, following a 5.8-magnitude quake centred near the Jammu and Kashmir-Himachal Pradesh border Wednesday.

Quake on Himachal-J&K border rattles north India

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi/Kishtwar, May 1 (IANS) Tremors were felt in the Indian capital and large parts of north India, including Srinagar, Jammu, Shimla and Chandigarh, following a 5.8 magnitude quake centred near the Jammu and Kashmir-Himachal Pradesh border Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Tremors felt in Delhi, epicentre in Zanskar Range

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Tremors were felt in the national capital and parts of northern India on Wednesday.

Tremors in north India, no casualties

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Tremors were felt in the Indian capital and large parts of north India, including Srinagar, Shimla and Chandigarh, following a 5.7 magnitude quake centred around the Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh border Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or loss to property.

Tremors felt in Delhi, Srinagar

May 1, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Tremors were felt in Delhi, Srinagar and other parts of north India following a 5.7-magnitude quake Wednesday afternoon, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.

J and K farmers get monetary assistance to promote floriculture

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Srinagar, April 28 (ANI): In a bid to make floriculture a viable industry and to expand its tourism potential the Government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing monetary assistance to farmers in the Kashmir Valley.

Vohra first J&K governor to get second straight term

April 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Jammu, April 28 ( ANS) Narendra Nath Vohra's appointment as governor of Jammu and Kashmir for a second successive term is a distinction none of his predecessors was conferred with ever since the title of "Sadr-e-Riysat", styled for the head of the state, was abolished in 1965.

Vohra re-appointed Jammu and Kashmir governor

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has re-appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Narinder Nath Vohra for another term, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said Saturday.

Narinder Nath Vohra gets second term as J-K Governor

April 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Narinder Nath Vohra as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for a fresh term on the expiry of his present term.

Vohra re-appointed Jammu and Kashmir governor

April 27, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended the term of Jammu and Kashmir Governor Narinder Nath Vohra, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said Saturday.

Anil Goswami appointed as new Union Home Secretary

April 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir cadre IAS officer, Anil Goswami, has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Four Kashmir cops killed in ambush

April 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) Four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were killed in a guerrilla ambush in Baramulla district Friday, police said.

Vidyut Jamwal not rich spoilt brat, says mother

April 26, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Vimla Jammwal says her actor son Vidyut Jammwal is not a "rich, spoilt brat", rather a caring son and brother and "sincere" and "hard-working person".

Treat Kashmir as a political, not a religious dispute: Choudhry

April 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, April 25 (ANI): Well known Kashmiri leader Dr. Shabir Choudhry has said Kashmir is not only a political dispute, but also human issue.

Army chief for maintaining strict guard in J&K

April 24, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jammu, April 24 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh Wednesday reviewed the preparedness of counter-insurgency grids in the Jammu region and exhorted troops not to lower their guard, even though people say militancy has declined.

Take up issue of intrusion strongly with China: Omar to Centre

April 24, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Bani/Lohai-Malhar/Dugian, April 24 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asked the Central Government to send out a strong and firm message to China on the recent intrusion in the Ladakh area by Chinese troops, and added that this kind of situation always puts people living in frontier areas under difficulty, besides hampering the development process.

J&K government bans re-appointment of retired officials

April 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Jammu, April 24 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday decided to ban the re-employment of retired government officials in the state administration, an official here said.

Police gets four-day transit custody for Saradha chief

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kolkata, Apr. 24 (ANI): The police has got four-day transit custody for Sudipto Sen, the Managing Director of Kolkata-based Saradha Realty India, the chitfund company which has allegedly defrauded thousands of depositors.

Army chief briefs Kashmir governor, Abdullah on Chinese incursion

April 23, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Jammu, April 23 (IANS) Army chief General Bikram Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday and discussed Chinese incursions into Indian territory in Ladakh region.

Army chief reviews operational readiness in J&K

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Jammu, April 23 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the force along the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

Chit fund promoters arrested in J&K

April 23, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Sudipto Sen, the promoter of the chit fund funded by the Saradha Group, was arrested from Sonmarg in Jammu and Kasmir Tuesday with two of his associates, police here said.

Army Chief to undertake two day visit of J and K

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Jammu, April 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh will undertake a two-day visit of Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday.

NC, Congress building pressure on each other

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Jammu, April 21 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's ruling coalition partners -- the National Conference (NC) and the Congress -- are building political pressure on each other, ahead of the parliamentary and assembly polls due in 2014.

Heavy snowfall at Zojila Pass, Drass

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) The Met Office here Saturday evening forecast heavy snowfall on the area of Zojila Pass and Drass town in Jammu and Kashmir.

Abdullah underplays minister slapping official

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Jammu, April 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday underplayed the the incident of Home Minister Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo slapping a Kashmir Administrative Service officer.

Supreme Court modifies guidelines regarding amenities for Amarnath pilgrims

April 19, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court has modified its order in which it had passed a slew of guidelines for the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir Government to ensure proper healthcare and other amenities for Amarnath yatra pilgrims.

Kashmir official alleges assault by minister

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) A senior Jammu and Kashmir government official Thursday alleged that he was assaulted by a minister and his employees for being late for a meeting.

No more projects to NHPC, asserts Omar

April 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday declared that his government will not give any new project to the central government-run National Hydroelectric Projects Corporation (NHPC) unless it returns three major projects to the state.

PM's advisor favours skill development among Kashmiri youth

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's advisor T.K.A. Nair Thursday said there was a need to push for development of entrepreneurial skills among the youth to address the problem of unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar's chopper makes emergency landing

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's helicopter had to make an emergency landing a few minutes after taking off from the state's Kishtwar town as it developed a technical snag, officials said.

PM's advisor reviews security in J&K

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's advisor T.K.A. Nair Thursday stressed the need to increase vigil on the borders of Jammu and Kashmir and deal strictly with militants active in the hinterland.

Czech Republic to showcase J&K tourism potential

April 17, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Jammu, April 17 (IANS) The Czech Republic would depute its tour and travel operators and mediapersons on a familiarisation trip to Jammu and Kashmir for encouraging its citizens to visit the state.

Focus on fast track employment in J&K: Omar Abdullah

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jammu, April 17 (IANS) After asking his partymen to switch to election gear, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also working president of his National Conference (NC), reiterated Wednesday his government's commitment to filling vacancies on a fast-track basis.

Fissures appear in NC-Congress alliance in J&K (News Analysis)

April 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Jammu, April 17 (IANS) In the run-up to the 2014 parliamentary and Jammu and Kashmir state assembly polls, fissures have started appearing in National Conference (NC)-Congress ruling alliance forged after the 2008 assembly polls.