LoC flare-up: Couple injured in firing in Rajouri
Jammu: A couple was injured Saturday in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. Sanjeev Kumar, 32, and his wife Rita Kumari, 28, were hit by bullets inside their house during unprovoked firing by Pakistan in the Kalal area of Nowshera sector around 2.30 am, they […]
Former independent MLA from Kathua joins BJP
Jammu: Days ahead of the LokSabha polls, former independent MLA Charanjit Singh Saturday joined the BJP in Kathua district of Jammu division. The 68-year-old Singh, who had won the Kathua assembly seat in 2008, joined the saffron party in the presence of BJP National vice-president and in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, AvinashRaiKhanna and former minister […]
NIA claims arrests of JeM operative involved in 2017 attack on CRPF camp
New Delhi: The NIA on Saturday arrested an operative of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in connection with the 2017 terror attack on a CRPF camp in South Kashmir, officials here said. Syed HilalAndrabi, 35, of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, was produced before a court which sent him to five days’ police custody, they said. […]
Governor briefed on security situation
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik was briefed on the security situation in Kashmir Valley, post Pulwama, at a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar on Saturday. After reviewing the prevailing security situation and arising challenges, Governor stressed the crucial importance of maintaining a sustained close watch on the ground situation. He emphasised on the […]
Murder accused arrested in Poonch
Jammu: A murder accused, on the run for 18 years, was arrested in Poonch district on Saturday, police said. Mohammad Arshad, a resident of Banola village here, was arrested by a special police team from Mendhar area of the border district, they said. Arshad was evading arrest since 2001 and had various charges against him, […]
Police public meeting held at Yaripora
Srinagar: A police public meeting was held at Police Station Yaripora which was chaired by SP KulgamGurinderpal Singh-IPS accompanied by DySPHqrs and DySPDAR Kulgam, a police spokesman said. People from different walks of life besides village heads, Panch, Sarpanch and civil society members of village Yaripora, Khanpora, Frisal and other villages participated in the meeting. […]
Seasonal Flu: DAK appeals people not to panic
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir on Saturday in a communiqué said that flu has once again gripped the Valley and a large number of children are suffering from Flu-like Illness (FLI). DAK appealed people not to panic and pay heed to any rumours as this is only the seasonal flu and not swine flu. A spokesman […]
Governor congratulates Civil Services qualifiers
JAMMU: Governor Satya Pal Malik has congratulated the candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Competition 2018, the results of which were announced yesterday. In a congratulatory message to the successful candidates, Governor conveyed his appreciation of their hard work and achievements and offered his best wishes for all […]
Disappointed by BJP, leader quits party in JK
Jammu, Apr 6 (PTI) Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, a senior J-K BJP leader Saturday quit the party, disappointed over its “failure” to fulfil promises made to the SC, ST and OBC communities in the state. Jammu and Kashmir vice-president of the BJP’s SC morcha, Narinder Kesar said that he along with his supporters […]
