Special teams reach Jammu to assist in probe over 7 mysterious deaths in Rajouri
JAMMU: Special teams of experts from three premier health institutions have reached here from different parts of the country to help in the ongoing investigations into the recent death of seven persons belonging to two families in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, a senior doctor said on Saturday. Seven persons — […]
DDC Baramulla discusses implementation of DA-JUGA projects for Tribal communities
BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Saturday convened a meeting to discuss key projects under the Dharti Aaba Janjatya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JUGA), aimed at the holistic development of tribal areas in the district. The projects discussed during the meeting focused on enhancing infrastructure and providing better living conditions for students and […]
Police books seven notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police booked seven notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Kulgam and Awantipora, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that these notorious drug peddlers identified as Nisar Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Salam Mir resident of Mohdpora Kulgam, Manzoor Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Samad Mir resident of Tengbal Kulgam and Hilal […]
Cyber Cell recovers money in online financial frauds in Kupwara
Srinagar: Police in north Kashmir’s Kupwara successfully resolved multiple cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹1,55,208, a police spokesman said Saturday. In July 2024, the Cyber Cell of Kupwara Police received a complaint regarding an online earning fraud in which the complainant was duped of ₹84,380. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell collected evidence […]
NC MP gives notice in LS for impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge
Srinagar, Dec 14 (PTI) National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said he has submitted a notice in the Lok Sabha to bring an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his remarks at a VHP event. “Submitted this impeachment motion today with signatures of more […]
Subsidised helicopter service approved for Jammu-Mendhar route
JAMMU, DEC 14: In a significant development for the people of the Mendhar sector in Poonch district, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded approval to a new subsidized helicopter route connecting Jammu-Poonch-Mendhar with an additional option of Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route. An official communication from the MHA states, “The proposal of the UT of J&K […]
Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader, not take it for granted: Omar Abdullah
NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): Acknowledging growing discontent among INDIA bloc partners with the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked the party to justify its leadership role in the alliance instead of taking it for granted. Abdullah, while recognising the Congress’ significant position as a pan-India party and the largest opposition […]
Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Karachi; later flies back to Delhi
KARACHI/ NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): A Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane was diverted to the Karachi airport on Saturday due to a medical emergency on board and later flew back to Delhi. Sources in the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan said the aircraft was in the Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, […]
Having two power centres anywhere is recipe for disaster: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Dec 14 (PTI): Having two power centres anywhere is recipe for disaster, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. He said that there were no ifs and buts, the prime minister and the home minister said J-K will be back as full state; so that has to be done now, Omar said when asked about Centre’s […]
Pak-based terrorist among 7 chargesheeted in two terror-related cases
JAMMU, Dec 14 (PTI): Seven people, including a Pakistan-based terrorist, were chargesheeted by police in two separate militancy-related cases in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The chargesheets were filed against the accused in the NIA court in Doda on Friday, Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Sandeep […]
