Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Nov 20 (PTI) Nearly half a dozen landmines, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The forest fire started from across the border in afternoon and spread to this side in the forward areas of Krishna Ghati […]
Northern Army Commander lauds ‘stellar performance’ of Rashtriya Rifles
Jammu, Nov 20 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar on Wednesday lauded the “stellar performance” of the Rashtriya Rifles in restoring peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir over the past decades. He urged all Rashtriya Rifles commanders and troops to continue operating “for the people and with the people” as a counter-terrorism […]
Govt to ensure permanent rehab of fire affected families of Rainawari, Dal dwellers: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar, Nov 20: Nasir Aslam Wani, the advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Wednesday said that the government will ensure permanent rehabilitation of fire affected families of Rainawari Srinagar and other inhabitants of Dal lake. Talking to reporters after visiting the fire affecting families in the interior areas of Dal lake, Wani, said that under […]
Govt determined to establish world class healthcare infrastructure in JK: Sakeena Masood
SRINAGAR, NOV 20: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood, today chaired a meeting to review progress on ongoing works on prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora. The Minister had a comprehensive assessment of all the ongoing works of the project. She deliberated on several aspects of […]
Increasing ration quota, 12 gas cylinders will be our new year gift to J&K people: Minister Satish Sharma
Srinagar, Nov 20: Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday said that enhancing ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be the New Year gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters minister Sharma said that all arrangements have been put in place for winter. He also said that statehood restoration is a priority […]
At minus 0.7 degree Celsius, Sgr records season’s coldest night
Srinagar, Nov 20: The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. As per the details available, Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree […]
Don’t consider today as holiday, make your vote count: Maharashtra CEO to electors
MUMBAI, Nov 20 (PTI): Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam on Wednesday appealed to voters across the state to exercise their franchise and not consider the day as a holiday. “Do not think that one vote will not make a difference. It can make a difference,” Chockalingam told reporters here after casting his vote. Polling […]
Polling begins in Maharashtra assembly elections
MUMBAI, Nov 20 (PTI): Polling began Wednesday morning in the Maharashtra assembly elections, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine is hoping for a strong comeback. Voting began in all the 288 assembly seats at 7 am and will end at 6 pm, an […]
Govt brought down violence in J&K: Amit Shah
Says North-East and Naxal-hit areas witnessed 70 pc decline in violence in 10 years Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP-led government at the Centre has successfully brought down violence in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East and Naxal-hit areas by 70 per cent in the last 10 years. Speaking at the inaugural […]
