Security agencies conduct mock drill at Chenab bridge
Jammu: Multiple security agencies conducted a mock drill at the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world’s highest rail bridge and a critical infrastructure of the country, in Reasi district on Tuesday, an official said. Spanning over 1.3 kilometres, the bridge is a vital link in the 111-km stretch from Katra to Banihal, which forms part of […]
Army’s Northern Commanders reviews operational preparedness of troops
Jammu: Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen M V Sudhindra Kumar on Tuesday visited the White Knight Corps here to review the operational preparedness of troops, the military said. The visit of the General Officer Commanding-in-chief of Udhampur-baser Northern Command to the 16 corps headquarters came amid intensified anti-terror operations especially in the remote forest areas […]
Two criminals arrested for shooting at man
Jammu: Two criminals have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a a man here, police said on Tuesday. Imran Khaleel, a resident of Gujjar locality, was injured when some unidentified criminals opened fire on him at Nikki Tawi area of the city during the intervening night of November 2 and 3 and was subsequently admitted […]
Higher reaches of Kashmir witness light intermittent snowfall
Srinagar: Light intermittent snowfall continued in some of the higher reaches of Kashmir, resulting in the closure of vital routes in the upper areas of the valley, officials said on Tuesday. The season’s first snowfall in Kashmir, which began on Monday, continued at many places during the night, the officials said. They said reports of […]
JK govt to promote genuine sports talent: Minister Satish Sharma
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to promoting genuine sports talent, Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma said on Tuesday, asserting that those who have misused sports bodies for personal gains would be shown the doors. The minister also expressed the hope that with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Srinagar market grenade attack: Woman succumbs to injuries
Srinagar: A woman, who was injured in a grenade attack at a popular flea market here earlier this month, succumbed to injuries on Tuesday, officials said. The grenade attack on November 3 at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) here had left 12 persons injured. The 45-year-old woman succumbed to injuries at […]
Tourism activities negatively impacted Himalayan brown bear habitat in Kashmir: JKPCC to NGT
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has been informed that tourism activities and tunnelling projects in Kashmir’s Sonamarg have negatively impacted the habitat of the Himalayan brown bear. Earlier, while hearing the issue of the depleting habitat of the Himalayan brown bear because of the several reasons, including the unplanned disposal and treatment of waste […]
India aiming to become global drone hub: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: India is aiming to become a global hub to manufacture drones as new technologies are bringing fundamental changes to the concept of warfare, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address at an event, Singh also said that the Modi government is creating an approach of ‘adaptive defence’ to deal with […]
Time to make changes in ‘land grabber’ Waqf Board: Amit Shah
BAGHMARA/JHARIA (JHARKHAND): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Waqf Board of grabbing land of temples, villagers and others in Karnataka and asserted that it was time to make changes in the body and amend the related Act. He also claimed that no one can stop the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code […]
Gear up for panchayat, ULB polls: Karra tells party workers
Jammu: The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday asked party workers to gear up for panchayat and urban local bodies (ULB) elections likely to be held early next year. He said that the second-line leadership shall be encouraged and promoted based on merit and “there shall be no favouritism […]
