Terrorist killed after encounter breaks out in Kishtwar; operation underway
Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) A terrorist was killed in an ongoing operation by security forces in a remote area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. An encounter broke out in the general area of Passerkut in Chatroo belt around 10:30 am, prompting joint parties of Army, police and CRPF to […]
AI Summit proved to be a turning point how world will utilise power of AI: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the India AI Impact Summit proved to be a turning point in the trajectory of how the world will utilise the power of artificial intelligence in the future, and asserted that global leaders were impressed with the breakthroughs achieved by India in the […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch; pistol, other logistic stores seized
Jammu, Feb 21 (PTI) The army on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and seized a pistol and other logistic stores, an official said. The hideout was set up inside a natural cave and was unearthed during a search operation in the general area of […]
NMC approves 24 Super-specialty PG seats for Jammu, Srinagar GMCs and SKIMS
JAMMU, Feb 21: In a landmark development and significant boost to specialised medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 24 new super-specialty postgraduate (PG) seats in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Srinagar, and SKIMS Soura. The seats have been approved in streams like Cardiology, Urology, Pulmonary Medicine, Medical […]
Police seize prime property of JKNOP in Budgam
Srinagar, Feb 21 (PTI) Police in Budgam on Saturday attached a property of a local residing in Pakistan and operating from there, an officer said. The police have coined the term ‘Jammu and Kashmir Nationals Operating from Pakistan’ or JKNOP for such individuals. A police spokesperson said that in a strong and decisive strike against […]
Security forces detect, diffuse IED placed on roadside in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR, Feb 21 (PTI): Security forces on Saturday destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they detected in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said. The IED was kept inside a bag and placed on the roadside at Gulab Sheikh Mohalla near Kohestan Colony in the district’s Safapora area. The officials said security forces cordoned off […]
BJP Yuva Morcha protests in Jammu, seeks Rahul’s apology for ‘shirtless protest’ at AI Summit
JAMMU, Feb 21 (PTI): The BJP Yuva Morcha members on Saturday held a demonstration in Jammu to counter the “shirtless protest” by Congress’ youth wing workers at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi a day ago. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun Prabhat, several dozen protesters gathered at […]
NC outsourced 24,000 jobs in J&K, alleges LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Feb 21: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of betraying the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, alleging political deceit, double standards and governance failures, particularly on employment. Speaking at the BJP’s Mega Joining Programme at SKICC, Srinagar, Sharma said the NC had misled […]
LG Sinha administers oath to Shantmanu as J&K State Election Commissioner
Jammu, Feb 21: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday administered the oath of office to Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner at Lok Bhavan. According to details the oath-taking ceremony was held after the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced his appointment to the constitutional post. Earlier, the General Administration Department had […]
Nine CRPF troopers injured as vehicle falls into canal in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 21: At least nine CRPF personnel were injured on Saturday after a bunker vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a canal in the Dagpora area of Soura, Srinagar, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred near Umar Hair on Dagpora Road in Ahmad Nagar when the driver lost control […]