Cop dies in accidental rifle fire in Poonch
JAMMU, Aug 12 (PTI): A police personnel died when his service rifle unexpectedly went off in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, said officials. Mohd Asif, a resident of Surankote, was posted as a personal security officer to District Development Council member Sohail Malik, the officials said. Asif died of an accidental discharge from […]
Five terrorist associates held in connection with recent attacks in Kathua
JAMMU, Aug 12: In a major breakthrough by Kathua police, Five terrorist associates have been arrested by Kathua police. They were involved in the killing of 4 soldiers and other terror attacks at Kathua-Bani-Kisthwar belt.
Protest in Jammu over doctor’s rape, murder in Kolkata; regular work in hospitals affected
JAMMU, Aug 12 (PTI): Hundreds of resident doctors on Monday suspended their regular work and staged a peaceful rally here to lodge their protest against the recent rape and murder of a woman postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. The protest coincided with the nationwide strike called by Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) against the […]
J-K GSDP expected to grow at 7.5 pc during 2024-25 fiscal, says L-G Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s GSDP is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent during the current fiscal, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. “The GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) for 2024-25 has been projected at Rs 2,63,399 crore (Rs 2.63 lakh crore), showing a growth of 7.5 per cent over the […]
IGP Kashmir for immediate uniform compliance
SRINAGAR, Aug 12 : The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a critical directive aimed at addressing the issue of uniform non-compliance among police personnel. The order responds to increasing concerns over deviations from the department’s uniform policy, including the wearing of T-shirts, beret caps, and non-standard shoes. Effective immediately, the directive mandates that […]
Fresh batch of 380 pilgrims leave Jammu for Budha Amarnath in Poonch
JAMMU, Aug 12 (PTI): Chanting “Bum Bum Bhole” with enthusiasm, more than 380 pilgrims left a Jammu base camp on Monday for the shrine of Budha Amarnath in the Poonch district amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The sixth batch of 382 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp at 5.15 am in a convoy […]
Have repaid Rs 28000 Cr power debt of J&K, UT getting cheapest power: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 12: Stating that J&K administration has been able to pay huge power debt bill, J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Monday said people in the Union Territory continue to get cheapest power than other states and UTs. Addressing a press conference at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake Srinagar, the LG , said […]
India committed to ensure conducive habitat for elephants: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to doing everything possible to ensure elephants get a conducive habitat. In a post to mark the World Elephant Day, Modi said on X that it is an occasion to appreciate the wide range of community efforts to protect elephants. He […]
Gunfights between terrorists, security forces in Kishtwar, Udhampur; officials say Machail Yatra not affected
Jammu, Aug 12 (PTI) Two encounters broke out between security forces and terrorists in remote forest areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and Udhampur districts, officials said. They said the encounter in Kishtwar had no impact on the annual Machail Mata Yatra in the Paddar area and assured pilgrims visiting the shrine that adequate security […]
Hope EC soon declares dates for J-K assembly polls in line with SC’s directions: LG Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reiterated that the government’s stance on assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has remained “unchanged” since the abrogation of Article 370 and expressed hope that Election Commission will soon declare the polling dates. He emphasised that the administration is ready to hold elections in the union territory, expressing […]
