Kishtwar Ops: Will neutralise terrorists wherever, in whatever form they are, says Army Commander
Kishtwar, Feb 23: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta, Major General A P S Bal, on Monday said that Kishtwar encounter has set a new benchmark in counter-insurgency success, saying that they will continue to neutralise terrorists wherever and in whatever form they operate. Addressing a press conference in Kishtwar, the GOC said […]
HC reserves order on MLA Mehraj Malik’s PSA case
JAMMU, Feb 23 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday reserved its order on a petition contesting the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik. Malik, who is the AAP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit president, was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) on September 8 last year for allegedly disturbing […]
CM Omar bats for artificial snow in Gulmarg, seeks flexible schedule for winter games
Gulmarg, Feb 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the schedule of the Khelo India Winter Games should be aligned with actual snowfall conditions, asserting that the government will move towards artificial snow generation to ensure Gulmarg remains a viable international ski destination. Addressing the inaugural session of the Khelo India Winter Games in […]
Gulmarg emerging as JK’s winter games capital: CM’s Advisor Sogami
Gulmarg, Feb 23: Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Sogami on Monday said Gulmarg is emerging as the winter games capital of the country and the government is working to upgrade infrastructure to host international sporting events in the near future. Addressing the inaugural session of the Khelo India Games at the famous ski resort in north […]
RBI watching development around IDFC First Bank fraud, no systemic issue: Guv Malhotra
NEW DELHI, Feb 23 (PTI): The RBI is watching the development around the Rs 590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank and there is no systemic issue, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday. IDFC First Bank had on Sunday disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by certain employees and others at a particular branch in […]
Drone found inside school campus in Jammu; sent for forensic examination
Jammu, Feb 23 (PTI) A drone was found on the lawns of a private school in Domana area of Jammu on Monday, officials said. The drone was found by a security guard, who informed the local police station, officials said. A police party rushed to the spot and seized the drone, they said, adding preliminary […]
Ranji Trophy final: Star-studded Karnataka hold all aces against gritty J&K
Hubballi, Feb 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming tale of grit and passion but to grab the title, the underdog side would need to pull off a giant-sized miracle against eight-time former champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting today. The tag of favourites is […]
Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 23 (PTI) The rupee surged by 21 paise to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback amid renewed uncertainties over US President Donald Trump hiking tariffs to 15 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, […]
CS reviews framework for Early Childhood Care and Education in J&K
JAMMU, FEB 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of all the stakeholders to take assessment of the interventions proposed for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare Department. Speaking in this meeting he called for a time-bound, outcome-driven “Whole-of-Government” approach to transform Anganwadi Centres into vibrant hubs of holistic […]
Two JeM terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kishtwar
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Two terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter with security forces in a remote area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The Army said the terrorists were killed during the ‘Trashi-I’ operation in the general area of Passerkut in Chatroo belt and […]