DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan has withheld the salary of the 07 Block Development Officers (BDOs) for poor performance in District Capex and Area Development Plan which was reviewed by him yesterday. “Subsequent to the…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the…

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti said that during the coalition government of PDP and BJP, she didn’t allow BJP agenda to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir and that she doesn’t take statements of Home Minister…

SRINAGAR: At least two civilians and a firefighter were injured while dousing off blaze, triggered by a gas cylinder blast, in Wanihama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that a gas cylinder exploded with a bang, resulting in fire in…

Says schools in dire need of finances, but we have to consider the situation of parents too Srinagar: Taking action on complaints received by a number of parents regarding arbitrary hike in fee by certain schools, Private Schools Association of Jammu and…

Bengaluru: In a significant announcement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government will spend 75 per cent of the total defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers from 2023-24. The decision will mean setting…

New Delhi:  The total donations to national parties during financial year 2021-22 rose by Rs 187.03 crore or 31.50 per cent from the previous fiscal, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. The total donations (above Rs 20,000) declared…

DGP Designates New Nodal officer to address complaints of Kashmiri Students NEW DELHI: J&K Students Association delegation led by National Convenor Nasir Khuehami and National Spokesperson Umar Jamal here on today held meeting with Director- General of Police…

JAMMU — Several landmines exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The fire started in the forest area across the border and spread to the Balakot sector of Mendhar subdivision…

KUPWARA: Security Forces on Thursday said that an infiltrator group was intercepted in Kupwara district during which one one infiltrator was nuetralized, while the search operation is on. A senior police official said, "During the preceding night, based on…

RAMBAN: A truck driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Panthyal in Ramban district on late Wednesday night, officials said here. An official said that the truck loaded with fresh vegetables rolled down into a deep gorge last night near…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday launched a cordon and search in Qamarwari area of Srinagar after gunshot like sound was heard in the area. Srinagar police in a Tweet informed that some gunshot like sound was heard in Qamarwari area. Police…

SRINAGAR: One-way traffic movement was restored on Srinagar-Jammu national highway after it remained closed for two days, official said here on Thursday. An official told that the highway was shut for two days due to shooting stones at Ramban. He said after…

Says they gave anti-national byte yesterday SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested three self styled leaders, who were threatening media persons and gave anti national statement in Srinagar district. Informing via its official…

Madan Mohan Khajooria, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy worth celebration. An exceptionally warm and affectionate person, he was a tall secularist representing a tribe that is fast disappearing. The Dispatch had the opportunity to interview…

KUPWARA: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from the militant killed during an attempted infiltration during intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday night, in Tangdhar in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, army said. “Indian Army eliminated…

NEW DELHI: Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar has been appointed as the new Indian Army Vice Chief, while the current officer holding the position, Lt Gen BS Raju, has been shifted to South Western Army Command as Army Commander. Prior to this, Lt Gen MV Suchindra…

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has directed its registrar to transfer the amount deposited by media houses which were pulled up for disclosing the identity of the eight-year-old gangraped and killed in Kathua to a fund for sexual assault victims. Two media…

SRINAGAR: Former minister Harsh Dev Singh on Thursday announced his decision to quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to revive the Panthers Party. In a video statement, Harsh Dev announced his decision revive Panthers Party which was formed by Prof. Bhim Singh…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the day was not far when all Kashmiri Pandits would return to their home land. “With God’s grace, all KPs would return to their homes in Kashmir and the day is not far,” he told…

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said water security is an important concern for India and conserving the resource is a collective responsibility. Modi said this in a virtual address at the launch of Jal Jan Abhiyan, a joint nationwide campaign…