Confusion being created on Agnipath scheme: Minister

Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said deliberate attempts are being made to create confusion over the Agnipath scheme. Allaying apprehensions, he said the scheme should be seen as a supplementation to the recruitment process. PTI

Parties trying to widen communal gap: Bukhari

Jammu: Apni Party president Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari has said his party believes in strengthening the democratic institutions in J&K. “The traditional political parties are trying to widen the difference on the basis of religions,” he said. OC

Vilakshan Singh JKNPP chief

Jammu: Nearly three weeks after the demise of its founder Bhim Singh, the J&K National Panthers Party (JKNPP) on Sunday announced Vilakshan Singh as its new president. The announcement came after a meeting, chaired by Bhim Singh’s wife Jay Mala.