Two PDD employees injured in transformer blast succumb to injuries
Budgam, Jun 22: The massive transformer blast at Budgam receiving station on June 13 proved fatal, as two injured employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) succumbed to their injuries late at night at SMHS Hospital, here. The blast occurred during maintenance work, leaving Junior Engineer Hitesh Wali, resident of Jammu and technician Manzoor Ahmad […]
Pahalgam attack: NIA arrests two men for harbouring terrorists
Srinagar, Jun 22 (PTI) In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday. According to the NIA, the two men — Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad […]
15-days summer break for Kashmir schools from June-23: Edu Minister Itoo
Srinagar, Jun 21: Amid soaring temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo Saturday said that the government has decided to announce early-summer vacation for all private and government schools in Kashmir division from June-23. Itoo said, “The weather conditions in Kashmir region are unbearable for the students and in view of the severe heatwave, […]
CM unveils new marriage hall, lays foundation stone for a key bridge in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, JUN 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed Community Marriage Hall and laid the foundation stone for a 50-meter span steel trussed girder bridge in Ganderbal. He dedicated the Community Marriage Hall at Duderhama, Ganderbal to the public which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 4.15 crore and the […]
Drug licences of 9 pharma dealers suspended in Jammu
JAMMU, Jun 21 (PTI): Authorities here on Saturday suspended drug sale licences of nine dealers in a special drive carried out to curb misuse of pharmaceuticals with habit forming ingredients, an official said. The drive was conducted by the J-K Drugs and Food Control Organisation to identify and take punitive action against “unscrupulous elements dealing […]
ACB arrests Tehsildar, his tout for demanding bribe in Kupwara
Srinagar, Jun 21: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Tehsildar, Qaziabad, Kupwara for demanding bribe of Rs 1 lakh. “A complaint was received by Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau from a person, resident of Handwara alleging therein that Tehsildar, Qaziabad Kralgund, Handwara namely Ghulam Rasool Bhat […]
Lt Guv joins Yoga enthusiasts to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2025
SRINAGAR, JUN 21:: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in 11th International Yoga Day Celebration with Yoga enthusiasts and performed Asanas as per the laid down Common Yoga Protocol. The Lieutenant Governor said that in today’s fast-paced world, the importance of Yoga is immeasurable. “Yoga reduces stress and enhances quality of life. This year’s International […]
PDD daily wager dies in south Kashmir’s Achabal area after falling down from electric pole
Srinagar, Jun 21: A 32 year-old daily wager was killed after he fell from an electric pole during some repair Work in Imoh Achabal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Officials said that a daily wager identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone (32) son of Nazir Ahmad Lone resident of Hiller Kokernag fell from […]
Three detained for questioning during anti-terror operation in Samba
Samba/Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Three people were detained for questioning during an anti-terrorist operation by police in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The operation was launched in Barodi village of the Bari Brahmana area this morning. Three people were taken into custody for questioning. One of them failed to lodge […]
Rajnath Singh briefed by top military brass on border security, arrangements for Amarnath
Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by top Army brass on Saturday on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on border areas, anti-terrorist operations and the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start next month, officials said. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, […]
