Two suspected box-type IEDs defused in Poonch

Jammu: Security forces on Friday detected and defused two suspected box-type improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Poonch district, officials said. They said the two small boxes were detected in Bhata Durian Forest during a joint search operation by the army and police. The boxes were suspected to be IEDs and were destroyed in-situ, they said. […]

Militant attacks: Fresh bunkers set up in Srinagar, additional forces deployed

Srinagar: Security bunkers are making a comeback on the city roads after nearly eight years and more paramilitary personnel are being deployed following the spate of civilian killings by militants in Kashmir over the past two weeks. Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) are being set up in many areas of […]

Seizing of two-wheelers: Srinagar home delivery businesses say operations have been hit

Srinagar: Various businesses dealing in home delivery of products and services have alleged the police drive to seize two-wheelers in Kashmir over the past three days has severely affected their operations. The residents of the city have alleged that the middle class, lower-middle class and students have been badly affected by the police drive and […]

Union MoS presides over daylong capacity building program

Terms Kashmir as treasure trove of herbs with vast opportunities

GANDERBAL: As part of the Union Government’s public outreach programme, Union Minister of State for Ayush, Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Friday visited Government Unani Medical College and Hospital (GUMC&H) Nawabagh Ganderbal. During his visit, the Minister presided over One–Day Capacity Building Program for potential Farmers/Growers of Medicinal Plants for promotion and cultivation […]