Lt Governor inaugurates key infrastructure projects at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, MAY 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated key infrastructure projects at Ganderbal, today. The Lt Governor said the projects dedicated to the people of Ganderbal are testimony to the government’s commitment to accelerate the development of the district. Upgradation of rural roads, construction of link roads and bridges will bring economic prosperity & social […]
Need to focus on technological advancement in defence sector: Rajnath
New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of “double threat” along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan. In an address at a conference, Singh underlined the need for extensive research to […]
11 injured after bus rams into truck in Kathua
Kathua, May 25: At least 11 passengers were injured after a bus rammed into a truck near Lakhanpur area in Kathua district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the bus rammed into the truck on NH-44 near Lakhanpur, resulting in injuries to at least 11 passengers. He said soon after the incident, […]
PM Modi flags off Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express
Dehradun, May 25 (PTI) The world appreciates the way India has strengthened its economy over the past few years despite various challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while flagging off the Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express via video conference. The prime minister also inaugurated 100 per cent electrification of railway tracks in the state. […]
G20 Summit Wrap Up: ADGP Kashmir Congratulates JKP, All Security Agencies For Conducting G20 Sumit Smoothly
Srinagar, May 25 : Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thursday congratulated all security agencies on conducting G20 summit smoothly in Srinagar. The Kashmir Police Zone while quoting ADGP Kashmir tweeted through their official Twitter handle, “ADGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar-IPS congratulates officers and jawans of JKP, CRPF, Army, BSF, SSB, NSG, […]
Mercury drops in JK as intermittent rains likely to continue
Srinagar, May 25: Intermittent rains continued even as the weather department here on Thursday forecast “fairly widespread to widespread intermittent light to moderate rain” in Jammu and Kashmir till May 26. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar received 6.6mm of rain in last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 11.6mm, Pahalgam 20.1mm, Kupwara […]
Four tribal’s killed in Kishtwar after tree falls on their tent
Kishtwar, May 25: Four members of a tribal family died in the mountainous district of Kishtwar last night after a tree fell on the makeshift tent in which they were living. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kishtwar, Khalil Ahmad Poswal said that four family members died after a tree fell on them. He said rescue […]
Govt appoints Grievance Redressal Officers for Persons with Disabilities
SRINAGAR, MAY 24: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated Grievance Redressal Officers for Persons with Disability in all the concerned departments of the Union Territory. According to a notification issued here today in this regard, the appointment of these officers has been made to ensure that the persons with disabilities enjoy the rights […]
Houses of eight Pak-based terrorists raided in Kishtwar, Ramban
Jammu, May 24 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on Wednesday conducted raids on houses of eight Pakistan-based terrorists at multiple locations in Kishtwar and Ramban districts, senior officials said. The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts […]
Man killed in Anantnag road mishap
Srinagar, May 24: A man was killed in a road mishap in Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. They said that an accident took place between a truck bearing registration number JK03G 7059 and an Alto bearing registration JK8C 2173 near Arwani, resulting in fatal injuries to one Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, son of […]