Amid forecast for isolated rain, night temp rises across Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 5: Amid forecast for isolated light rain and thunderstorms during next 24 hours and dry weather thereafter, night temperature recorded an increase at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 7.4°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was […]
Nine more candidates file nominations from Jammu LS seat, total contestants 26
JAMMU, Apr 5 (PTI: Nine more candidates filed their nomination papers from Jammu Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday, taking the total number of contestants for the seat to 26. “On the last day of filing nomination papers, nine candidates today submitted their nomination papers from the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for the second phase of […]
Infiltration bid foiled in north Kashmir’s Uri, one terrorist killed
SRINAGAR, Apr 5 (PTI): Security forces on Friday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing one terrorist, officials said. Alert troops of the army noticed suspicious movement along the LoC at Sabura Nala Rustam in the Uri area of the district and challenged the intruders, […]
Delegation of PoJK Displaced Persons calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU, Apr 4: A delegation of PoJK Displaced Persons community members Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. Subsequently, several delegations including Kashmir Schools Federation, Mata Maha Kali Shopkeepers Association Bahu Fort, All J&K Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) Union and College Teachers Association Jammu called on the Lt Governor at Raj Bhawan. Lieutenant […]
CS reviews implementation of new criminal laws in J&K
Jammu, Apr 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high level Steering Committee Meeting of senior functionaries of Home, Police and Law Departments to review implementation of three new criminal laws in J&K enacted by the Parliament in 2023, an official spokesman said here. Apart from the Principal Secretary, Home the meeting was attended […]
IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Ladakh, pilots safe
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing in Ladakh and sustained damage due to undulating terrain and high altitude, the IAF said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday and both the pilots on board are safe, it said. The IAF has ordered a […]
Over 99% independent candidates lost deposits since 1991
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: As India heads to the 18th general election, data over the years show voters’ trust in independent candidates has been diminishing, with more than 99 per cent of independent candidates losing their deposits since 1991. Data compiled by the Election Commission of India show that since independence, even as the number […]
War of words hots up between NC, PDP
Srinagar, Apr 4: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday snubbed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the National Conference and the Congress will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections jointly. Addressing media persons, Omar said that NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has been campaigning for Congress leaders in Jammu division “while the Congress […]
MeT predicts downpour on Friday, says weather to improve from Saturday
Srinagar, Apr 4: The weather cleared on Thursday morning after rains lashed Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu even as night temperature recorded increase at some places and dropped at others in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that during the plast 24 hours till 0830 hours, Srinagar […]
Filing of nomination for 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls ends today
Jammu, Apr 4: The filing of nominations for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections will end today with Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha seat among 88 parliamentary constituencies in 12 States and Union Territories to go to pill in this phase. According to details sitting BJP MP Jugal Kishor Sharma and Congress candidate Raman Bhalla, […]