Braving hostile weather, Manzoor Ahmed Hafiz came all the way from Kishtwar to purchase a retired police dog, Brut, who was put on a public auction on Friday in the Sunjwan area here. “It is due to my love and affection for these dogs that I covered a distance of nearly 230 km to attend … Read more
BJP state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, were killed on Thursday night when they were returning home after closing their stationary shop located outside old DC office complex. Hundreds of people from all communities paid their last respects as the mortal remains of the brothers were consigned to flames. Enraged … Read more
Even before its detailed project report has been prepared, the 800-MW Bursar hydroelectric power project in the Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district is in the eye of the storm. The project is considered anti-people as it will affect a majority of the people of Marwah and have a negative impact on the environment as well. Locals … Read more
An FIR has been registered against major telecom players Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio for reportedly carrying out unauthorised digging and damaging 62 km road in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Six persons have been arrested in this connection, the police said. A criminal case was registered against the management of Bharti Airtel and … Read more
Sending out a strong message against open defecation, salaries of around 600 government employees in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir were stopped for not constructing toilets at their houses, an official said today.Angrez Singh Rana, district development commissioner, Kishtwar passed the order yesterday on receipt of a report submitted by Anil Kumar Chandail, assistant … Read more