Two doctors dismissed for fabricating evidence in 2009 ‘Shopian rape-murder’ case
Srinagar, Jun 22 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday terminated services of two doctors for allegedly “actively working” with Pakistan-based groups and fabricating evidence in the 2009 “Shopian rape-murder” case, officials here said. Two women, Asiya Jan and Neelofar, were found dead in a stream in Shopian on May 30, 2009, leading to […]
SIU Shopian attaches house of LeT terrorist associate in Bijbehera
Srinagar, June 22: Police on Thursday said that continuing its crackdown on harbouring terrorists and providing logistic support to them, State Investigation Unit Shopian attached the residential house of Lashkar-i-Toiba associate in Subhanpora Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In a handout, police said that its SIU Shopian under the close supervision of DIG […]
J&K witnessed remarkable growth post Aug 5, 2019: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar
Jammu, June 22: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar Thursday said Article 370 was temporary and still lasted for 70 long years while as J&K witnessed a remarkable growth post August 5, 2019. He said Dr Shama Prassad Mukherji’s dream of seeing Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan and Ek Nishan stands fulfilled today with J&K’s complete integration with […]
ITBP officer posted on Amarnath yatra duty dies
Srinagar, Jun 22 (PTI) An Indo Tibetan Border Police officer posted on Amarnath yatra duty died at Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. ASI Madan Raj, 58, fell unconscious near the Baltal base camp for the Amarnath yatra on Wednesday night, a police official said. Raj, a native of […]
India records 95 Covid cases in a day
New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) India recorded 95 coronavirus cases in a day while the number of active cases in the country has been recorded at 1,784, according to Union Health Ministry data on Thursday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,900, the data updated at 8 am stated. India has so far logged 4.49 […]
Cop dies of ‘Cardiac arrest’ in Bandipora
Bandipora, June 22: A constable of the Jammu & Kashmir Police passed away, due to a massive cardiac arrest this morning, official sources said. They said that the policeman identified as one Aijaz Ahmad Tantray, son of Ghulam Mohammad Tantray, a resident of Athwatoo Bandipora was engaged in his routine morning exercise at DPL, when […]
Night temp settles above normal in JK, hot and humid conditions continue
Srinagar, June 22: Amid forecast for hot and humid weather, night temperature settled above normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 20.5°C against 19.7°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 4.79°C for the summer […]
Two LeT terror associates apprehended in Anantnag: Police
Srinagar, June 22: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two LeTassociates along with arms and ammunition in Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior police said that during checking, two persons were arrested along with arms and ammunition. They belong to LeT oufit, the officer said. Both have been identified as Abrar […]
AC approves transfer of land for 125 bedded District Hospital, Budgam
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: In a significant decision to ensure availability of quality healthcare, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved transfer of land for construction of 125 bedded hospital at Reshipora, Budgam . Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K […]
Defence ministry signs MoU with private firm to generate employment for ex-servicemen
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with a private firm to facilitate the re-employment of ex-servicemen, an official statement said. According to the ministry, from April 2022 to March 2023, as many as 24,234 ex-servicemen received gainful employment in various sectors. The Directorate General (Resettlement) […]