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  DGMOs talk on ceasefire violations

  India | October 22, 2013 23:37 IST

  New Delhi: With no let up in ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC and the the International Border, the Indian Director General of Military Operation (DGMO) today spoke to his Pakistani counterpart and is

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  J & K govt orders shifting of Shopian CRPF camp

  India | September 12, 2013 22:07 IST

  Srinagar: Expressing grave concern over the incidents of violence in Shopian district Sep 7 and 11, the Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday announced it had decided to shift the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp

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  JK govt takes serious note of repeated ceasefire violations

  India | September 12, 2013 20:40 IST

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government today took serious note of the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) and decided to approach External Affairs Minister Salam Khurshid for raising the issue

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  J&K govt orders inquiry into Shopian firing incidents

  India | September 12, 2013 20:57 IST

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the firing incidents outside a CRPF camp in Shopian district which left five persons dead over the past five days.Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Shailendra Kumar

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  J-K govt to promote tourism in border areas

  India | September 03, 2013 9:23 IST

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government is making efforts to promote tourism in the border areas of the state, minister for Housing and Culture, Raman Bhalla said yesterday.  “Jammu and Kashmir government is making efforts to

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  J&K govt launches mobile medical units for rural districts

  India | September 01, 2013 18:54 IST

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has launched mobile medical units in three mountainous districts to cater to the rural population.One mobile medical unit each had been sent to Rajouri, Udhampur and Doda districts and the

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  J-K govt seeks Rs 84 crore from Centre under BRGF

  India | August 23, 2013 12:44 IST

  Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir government has sought Rs 84 crore from the Centre under the Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) to boost development of the state's backward districts.“A plan of Rs 84 crore under the

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  Ramban firing: JK govt announces ex-gratia relief

  India | July 19, 2013 17:39 IST

  Srinagar, July 19: Jammu and Kashmir Government today announced Rs five lakh ex-gratia relief to the next of kin of the four persons killed in the security forces firing in Gool area of Ramban district.The

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  Bus service from Kargil to Jammu started by J&K govt

  India | July 04, 2013 15:40 IST

  Srinagar, Jul 4: The first ever bus service from Kargil to Jammu has been started by the Jammu and Kashmir government fulfilling the long pending demand of the people of the region. The Kargil-Jammu bus

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  Amarnath yatra route "highly prone" to terror strikes: JK govt

  India | June 19, 2013 18:51 IST

  Srinagar, Jun 19: Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the entire Amarnath yatra route in the state as “highly prone” to terror strikes and directed security agencies to take necessary steps to ensure safety of

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  J&K Govt exploring new tourist destinations in Valley

  India | June 07, 2013 17:27 IST

  Srinagar, Jun 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government will develop unexplored tourist destinations in the Valley in order to ease the rush of visitors to the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg and other known picturesque spots

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  J&K govt mulling cable car, chopper service for Shiv Khori

  India | June 06, 2013 22:02 IST

  Jammu, June 6: In a bid to promote tourism in Reasi district, which houses famous Shiv Khori shrine, Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to introduce cable car and helicopter service.The issue was raised on

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  J&K govt to take action against those found cheating tourists

  India | June 04, 2013 13:21 IST

  Srinagar, Jun 4: In an effort to boost Jammu and Kashmir's image as a global tourist destination, the state government has issued a warning that stern action will be taken against those found cheating tourists. 

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  J-K govt floats fresh 'global tenders' for Kashmir sapphire

  India | April 10, 2013 15:44 IST

  Jammu, Apr 10: Not giving up yet on its intention to tap the potential of the world-famous Kashmir sapphire gemstone, the Jammu and Kashmir government has floated a fresh tender to attract the attention of

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  J-K govt has no plans to build road to Amarnath shrine

  India | August 20, 2012 14:34 IST

  Srinagar, Aug 20 : Denying any plans to construct a road to the Amarnath shrine, the Jammu and Kashmir government today said the high-powered committee, set up by the Supreme Court, had not yet given

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  J-K Govt To Honour Scientists For Cloning Pashmina Goat

  India | April 20, 2012 8:44 IST

  Jammu, Apr 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government will felicitate the team of scientists and researchers who had cloned the world's first pashmina goat in the state.The team of scientists headed by Dr Riaz Ahmad

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  J&K Govt Denies Phone Tapping Of Politicians

  India | October 07, 2011 18:59 IST

  Srinagar, Oct 7: Jammu and Kashmir Government today termed as “baseless and mischievous” reports that telephone lines of political leaders in the state were being tapped in the aftermath of death of a ruling National

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  J-K Govt Decides To Release 52 Stone-Pelters

  India | September 29, 2010 23:07 IST

   Srinagar, Sept 29: In the first major reconciliatory steps, Jammu and Kashmir government today decided to immediately release 52 youths including 31 students, who were arrested on charges of stone-pelting during the ongoing unrest, and

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  J & K Govt Bans Srinagar's local TV Channel

  India | September 10, 2010 17:01 IST

  Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the broadcast of  9TV Channel in the Valley with immediate effect.  The ban order was issued by the District Magisrate, Srinagar and served on the 9TV Channel