Around 150 Army personnel test positive for COVID-19
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Around 150 Army personnel who arrived in the national capital from various locations in the last few weeks to participate in the Republic Day and Army Day parades have tested positive for COVID-19, official sources said. The infection was detected during a mandatory testing for COVID-19 under a strict protocol […]
Series of explosions target police in Kabul; at least 2 dead
Kabul, Dec 26 (AP) A series of explosions hit the Afghan capital on Saturday morning, killing at least two police officers and wounding another two plus a civilian, officials said. The officers died and a civilian was hurt when a magnetic bomb attached to a police vehicle detonated in western Kabul, said police spokesman Ferdaws […]
Sense of fear among people has come down: DGP after DDC polls success
Srinagar, Dec 26: Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbag Singh on Saturday said that huge participation and enthusiasm among voters and candidates in the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls indicates that the sense of fear has come down in Jammu and Kashmir. He also stated that the police along with Army and other security […]
DDC polls have written new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir have written a new chapter in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday, and cited the transparent election process and enthusiastic participation of voters to say it is a “moment of pride” for India. Launching a scheme via video-conference to extend […]
J&K witnessing peaceful atmosphere first time since 1990: Amit Shah
Srinagar, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said that the hectic efforts put in by the Prime Minister Narendera Modi led government since 2014 for the J&K’s development, peace and infrastructure building have starting bearing fruit and today J&K is witnessing most peaceful atmosphere first time in past three decades. Shah said that […]
PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J-K residents
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme via video-conferencing to extend health insurance coverage to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s Office said the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential […]
Kashmir shivers in frigid ‘Chillai-Kalan’
Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) There was no let-up in cold wave conditions in Kashmir on Saturday as the minimum temperature stayed below the freezing point, even as the meteorological department said the valley is likely to receive light rain and snow over the next few days. The weather across Kashmir has remained dry and cold […]
Shopian Encounter: 2nd Al-Badr militant also killed in the final assault: Police
Srinagar, Dec 26: The second militant belonging to Al-Badr has also been killed in an overnight encounter in Kanigam Village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. A senior police official said that the second militant has been killed in the final assault. However, identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Two army soldiers […]
Cop dies in Ramban mishap
Jammu, Dec 26: A policeman hailing from Kupwara was killed in an accident along Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. They said that a vehicle— Grand I10 bearing registration number (JK01AH6950) rolled down into deep gorge at Ratanbas area near Banihal along the thoroughfare, the only road link connecting Kashmir Valley with […]
Militant killed, 2 security personnel injured in Shopian encounter
Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) An unidentified militant was killed while two soldiers were injured during an encounter between between security forces and ultras in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Friday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about the presence of […]
