Gunfight erupts in Rajouri’s Thanamandi, second in 36 hours
Rajouri, Sep 29: A gunfight broke out in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district today later evening, officials said. An official said that that security forces launched a search operation in the area after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists. He said during the search operation, an encounter ensued between the terrorists and the […]
Govt mulls three bills to implement ‘one nation, one election’ plan
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The government is likely to bring three bills, including two to amend the Constitution, to put in place its plan to hold simultaneous elections. One of the proposed Constitution amendment bills, that deals with aligning the local bodies elections to that of the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies, will require […]
BJP responsible for attacks, worsening situation in Jammu region: Omar
Srinagar, Sep 29: National Conference vice president and the former Chief Minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being responsible for the deteriorating security situation in Jammu. Omar while speaking with the reporters in North Kashmir’s Baramulla, said that the rise in militancy, and […]
One terrorist killed in Kathua; operation underway
Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an ongoing operation in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday, taking the death toll in the incident to two, officials said. The body of the terrorist was recovered from the scene of the encounter at Kog-Mandli in Billawar tehsil this afternoon, […]
‘Won’t Die So Early’: Congress’ Kharge resumes speech after falling ill midway in Kathua
Jammu, Sep 29: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that he will only die after Prime Minister Narendra Modi is defeated in the elections and removed from power. The Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said this after he fell ill while addressing a public gathering on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Keran village in J&K prioritises development as border tourism flourishes
KERAN (J&K), Sep 29 (PTI): As border tourism gains momentum in Keran, a village situated along the Line of Control (LoC), the villagers are making their priorities clear to the candidates in the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls — development must be at the forefront of their agenda. The village, which has a unique […]
‘Mann Ki Baat’ shows people like positive stories: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Sep 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has shown that people like positive developments and inspiring and encouraging stories. Speaking in the latest episode of the radio programme in which he touches about social issues and highlights people’s efforts for a cause […]
Anti-terror operation underway in Kathua; no fresh firing
Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) The anti-terrorist operation in a remote village in Kathua district entered its second day on Sunday even as there were no fresh reports of firing, officials said. A policeman was killed and two officers injured Saturday evening when security forces moved to Kog-Mandli village in Billawar tehsil following information about the […]
Anti-terror operation underway in Kathua; no fresh firing
JAMMU, Sep 29 (PTI): The anti-terrorist operation in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district entered its second day on Sunday even as there were no fresh reports of firing, officials said. A policeman was killed and two officers injured Saturday evening when security forces moved to Kog-Mandli village in Billawar tehsil following […]
Decision to transform J&K into UT is ‘temporary’: PM Modi
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decision to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory is “temporary” and the BJP-led government will restore the statehood to the region. Launching a scathing attack on the opposition Congress, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he accused them of ‘inflicting wounds’ on […]
