Three sectors along LoC in Poonch targeted by Pakistan Army: Officials
Jammu: The Pakistan Army heavily targeted forward posts and hamlets on Tuesday by opening fire and shelling three sectors along the LoC in Poonch districts, officials said. The Indian Army effectively retaliated. “At about 1030 hours, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur, […]
V-C KVIB reviews progress on establishment of clusters
JAMMU: To evaluate the status of industrial clusters being established by J&K Khadi Village Industry Board (KVIB) in the UT of J&K, a review meeting was chaired by Vice- Chairperson of the Board Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat. During the course of the meeting, it was discussed that 10 clusters under different schemes are approved by […]
‘Mentally-challenged’ man woman in south Kashmir
Kulgam, Nov 10: A 43-year-old woman from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district was killed after she was hit by a ‘mentally-challenged’ man with a stick on Tuesday afternoon. Police sources said that a woman identified as Mehmooda Akhter, wife of Muzafar Ahmad Najar of Shurat area of Kulgam was critically injured after she was hit with […]
2-year-old infant drowns in water tank in Poonch
Poonch, Nov 10: A 2-year-old child died after he fell in an underground water tank in Medhar area of Poonch district on Tuesday. Officials said that Shariz Ahmed (2) son of Mohammad Shafiq of Bhagyout at present Main Bazar Saria Market Mendhar fell in an underground water tank in the area and died on the […]
36 travelers among 492 new covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir reported 492 new covid-19 cases including 36 travelers, taking the total tally to 99844. Among the cases, 206 were from Jammu Division and 286 from Kashmir Valley, officials said. Giving district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 131 cases, Baramulla 28, Budgam 38, Pulwama 9, Kupwara 14, Anantnag 18, […]
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reviews security arrangements for local body polls
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the security arrangements with respect to the ensuing District Development Council (DDC) election and by-elections for Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULB). Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor received ‘guard of honor’ at his maiden visit to the Armed Police Headquarters here today. Advisor to […]
Eight injured as two vehicles collide head-on
Handwara, Nov 10: At least eight persons have sustained injuries in a road mishap after two vehicles collided head-on along Kupwara-Srinagar national highway here at Tutigund area of Handwara on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that two vehicles – ‘Eco’ with Registration number JK-03D 1656 and an ‘Alto 800’ with Registration number JK-09B 9881 – had […]
Trends show NDA marching ahead of Grand Alliance in Bihar
Patna, Nov 10 (PTI) Bihar’s ruling NDA marched ahead of challenger RJD-led Grand Alliance in Bihar, leading in 118 of the 225 seats from where initial trends of counting of votes for the assembly polls were available till 11 am. The Grand Alliance was leading in 95 constituencies, including its chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav […]
Shopian encounter: Two militants killed, Ops on
Shopian, Nov 10: Two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Kutpora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. A senior police officer told that two unidentified militants have been killed so far while as the search operation is on in the area. He added […]
Counting begins for Bihar polls; results may be delayed due to additional poll stations
Patna, Nov 10 (PTI) Counting of votes got under way Tuesday morning for the three-phase Bihar assembly elections that may herald a new era in state politics, with exit polls predicting a victory for the RJD-led Grand Alliance. The exercise will decide the electoral fate of over 3,700 candidates who are in the race to […]
