We are in touch with US authorities to clarify issues: MEA on sanctions on Indian entities
NEW DELHI, Nov 2 (PTI): In the wake of the US imposing sanctions on several individuals and entities, including from India, for allegedly supporting Russia’s military-industrial base, the MEA Saturday said New Delhi is in touch with Washington to clarify issues. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in response to a query during his weekly briefing, also […]
SPO among three drug peddles held in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 2: Police on Saturday said that it have arrested three drug peddlers including a Special Police Officer (SPO) in North Kashmir’s Handwara. Police said that a team of Handwara Police established a Naka at Ananwan Crossing Kralgund, during checking three persons were apprehended who were identified as Irshad Ahmad Gazi S/O Gh Rasool […]
Woman killed, two pedestrians injured in road mishap at Ganderbal
Srinagar, Nov 02: A 58-year-old woman was killed while two others were injured in a road accident at Haripora near PTS Manigam in Ganderbal district on Saturday. Officials said that a vehicle (Van) bearing registration number JK16-5794 hit three pedestrians near PTS Manigam. A lady identified as Mugli, 58, wife of Ghulam Qadir Chopan of […]
620 recruits join BSF after training in Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, Nov 2 (PTI): As many as 620 constables were on Saturday inducted into the border security force (BSF) here after completing their 44 weeks of rigorous basic training, a spokesperson said. A grand convocation parade was organised at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) Udhampur with Additional Director General (Logistics/HR), BSF headquarters New Delhi, Puneet […]
CRPF trooper injured in the ongoing gunfight at Khanyar Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 2: A para-military CRPF trooper was injured in an ongoing encounter at Khanyar area of Srinagar district on Saturday. A police official said that during the on going fire fight with terrorists, one CRPF personnel was injured. He has been shifted to a hospital for treatment, where his condition is said to be […]
Two unidentified terrorists killed as encounter rages in south Kashmir’s Shangus forest area
Srinagar, Nov 2: Two unidentified terrorists have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with security forces in Shangus Larnoo forest area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. A police official said that two terrorists have been killed so far as operation is underway in the forest area of Shangus Larnoo. Probably one more is […]
Army soldier killed in accidental fire at Rawalpora in Srinagar, army launches probe
Srinagar, Nov 2: An army soldier was killed in an accidental fire on Saturday in Rawalpora area of Srinagar district. A police officer said that prima facie seems that army soldier died in accidental fire, however, a probe has been launched to ascertain all angles. The solider was part of a ROP when this incident […]
Minor boy among 3 killed, 3 injured in Reasi road mishap
Reasi, Nov 02: At least three people died and three others were injured after a vehicle met with an accident in Chassana area of Reasi district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the vehicle met with an accident near Chamalu Mode, resulting in on spot death to three persons, and three others were […]
Forces launch search operation in Bandipora forest area
Srinagar, Nov 2: Security forces on Friday evening cordoned off Panar village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora area following reports of terrorists being present in the area. “Suspicious movement was spotted, in general area Panar of Bandipora, by alert troops. On being challenged, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and escaped into the jungle. Search Operation underway,” Chinar […]
Encounter between security forces and terrorists breaks out in Srinagar’s Khanyar area
SRINAGAR, Nov 2 (PTI): An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Saturday in the Khanyar locality of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital here, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Khanyar area of the city on Saturday morning following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the […]
