India welcomes release of eight jailed former Indian naval personnel by Qatar
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Eight former Indian naval personnel, who were languishing in a jail in Qatar, were released by Qatari authorities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India welcomed the decision. “The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in […]
Three sisters charred to death in fire in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 12 (PTI) Three teenage sisters were burnt to death on Monday when a fire broke out at their home in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. The three-storey house in Dhanmasta-Tajnihal village, in Ukhral block, caught fire in the early hours of the day, they said. The victims […]
Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Feb 12 (PTI) Army troops fired a couple of shots at a Pakistani drone near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Monday. The drone, however, returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory late Sunday night, the officials said. They said the […]
Over Rs 1,200 crore allocated for security-related activities in J-K: LG Sinha
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that in the next financial year, more than Rs 1,200 crore have been allocated for security related activities including construction of 42 new border police posts to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid. Sinha was briefing the media here on the key features of the over […]
Gulmarg witnesses tourist surge after much awaited snowfall
Gulmarg (J&K): For Russian tourist Andrew, the wait for snowfall to try his skiing skills on the slopes of Apharwat in this famous ski resort of north Kashmir was worth it. The picturesque Gulmarg, known for its breathtaking landscapes and world-class skiing slopes, has become a hotspot for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts’ alike after […]
LG Sinha inaugurates Kashmiri Pandit Premier League Cricket Tournament in Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) Cricket Tournament at KC Sports Club Jammu, today. On the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the Lalitaditya Sports, Education and Health Organization on its initiative to empower youth through sports. He extended his felicitations and best wishes to the men and women players […]
