BSF foils infiltration bid along IB, intruder shot dead

Jammu, Feb 26: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border in Pathankot sector, officials said on Wednesday. An official said, “BSF personnel observed a suspicious movement across the International Border at Tashpatan, Pathankot border area. An intruder was observed crossing the IB, he was challenged by the alert troops […]
HC directs Union road transport ministry to reduce toll rates in J-K

Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) In a major relief for commuters, including pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to slash hefty toll fees in the Union Territory within four months. It also said the fees collected […]
Amid inclement weather conditions authorities suspend Gulmarg gondola service

Srinagar, Feb 26: The Gondola services at Kongdoori and Affarwat have been suspended for the day due to inclement weather conditions, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the decision was taken in view of the safety and best interest of tourists. Authorities also assured that a full refund will be provided to ticket […]
India looking at increasing ethanol blending with petrol to over 20 pc: Union Minister

Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI) India is looking at increasing its target to blend ethanol with petrol to more than 20 per cent and has formed a committee under the NITI Aayog to look into it, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep S Puri said on Wednesday. Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit, he said […]
Saints have always played key role in eradication of social evils: Murmu

Chhatarpur (MP), Feb 26 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said saints in India have played a major role in the eradication of social evils and ensured a respectable place for women in the society. The saint community’s role is also important in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047, Murmu said. She […]
No place for aggression, indecency in Parliament or Assembly: SC

Lays down parameters over punishment to members by legislature New Delhi: There is no place for aggression and indecency in the proceedings of Parliament or the legislature and members are expected to show complete respect and deference towards each other, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday. The top court said the right to speak inside […]
Local terror recruitment is zero: Lt Guv
Says ‘no shutdown calendar, only business calendar is issued in Kashmir’ Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that local recruitment in terrorist groups has dropped to zero and no commander of any outfit is alive in Kashmir. In an interview to a private news channel Lt Guv Sinha said that security forces are […]
Top security officers discuss plan to crackdown on terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley
Banihal/Jammu: Top security officers met in Ramban district on Tuesday and discussed an integrated plan to crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Chenab Valley which was rocked by several terror incidents last year, officials said. The government’s plan to arm ex-servicemen, supplementing the existing Village Defence Guards, was also discussed during the joint security review […]
Four-day wet spell begins in J&K
Snow in upper reaches, rains lash plains Srinagar: The four-day wet spell started in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with the higher reaches experiencing fresh snowfall while the rains lashed plains, bringing down the mercury across the valley. According to details various places including the famous ski resort Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Dodhpathri received fresh snowfall. […]
CM holds pre-budget meetings with key departments ahead budget presentation
JAMMU: Setting the stage for the upcoming budget presentation on March 7, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a series of pre-budget meetings with several key government departments at the Civil Secretariat here to finalize proposals for the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented on March 7. The meetings were held to understand […]