Army jawan arrested in connection with killing of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military station: Police
Chandigarh, Apr 17 (PTI) An Army jawan has been arrested in connection with the killing of four soldiers at the Bathinda Military Station, a senior Punjab Police official said on Monday. Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana identified the arrested soldier as Desai Mohan, and said, “The motive was personal. He had enmity […]
Lt Governor shares inspiring stories of Change-makers
JAMMU, APR 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in this month’s “Awaam ki Awaaz” programme shared the inspiring stories of the Change-makers and highlighted the efforts of the UT Government to realize the true growth potential of Jammu Kashmir. The Lt Governor said the J&K administration with citizens’ participation is steering the change in the socio-economic […]
Man awarded death sentence for beheading mother in Udhampur
Jammu, Apr 16 (PTI) A local court has awarded death penalty to a 45-year-old man for beheading his mother in 2014 over a piece of land in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. “The offence of murder committed by the convict seems to be pre-meditated one. The convict has committed the offence of murder upon […]
Jammu revenue official jailed for one year in corruption case
Jammu, Apr 16 (PTI) An anti-corruption court here sentenced a revenue official to one-year imprisonment with a fine for taking bribe, an official said on Sunday. The Special Judge Anti Corruption, Jammu, handed over the sentence to Patwari Mohd Sharif who was caught red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 4,000 for mutation of […]
4 Indians among 16 dead in Dubai building fire
Dubai, Apr 16 (PTI) Four Indians, including a couple from Kerala, were among 16 people dead after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in Dubai that also injured nine others, officials said on Sunday. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building in the Al-Ras area, one of the […]
Active Covid cases in country climb to 57,542
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) India added 10,093 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 57,542, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,114 with 23 deaths. While five deaths were reported from Delhi, three each were from Chattisgarh and Rajasthan, two each from Karnataka […]
Two traffic cops suspended over ‘gross misconduct’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police suspended two of its personnel for allegedly indulging in unprofessional conduct while dispensing their duties. “A video has been received from reliable sources in which a traffic police personnel posted in Traffic Rural Kashmir is allegedly seen to be indulging in an unprofessional conduct”, reads a statement. “In response […]
MeT forecasts rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20
Srinagar, Apr 16: The weather department has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall (over higher reaches) from April 17-20 with “main activity” on Monday and Tuesday. “During this wet spell, thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official here […]
B’pora-Gurez road to remain closed today
Bandipora, Apr 16: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district have ordered the closure of traffic movement along Bandipora-Gurez on Sunday in wake of the fresh weather advisory, officials said. An official said that the road to Gurez that passes through Razdan Pass has been closed for the traffic movement today. “In view of the forecast […]
Youth found hanging at his poultry farm in Hajin
Bandipora, Apr 16: A 27-year-old youth was found hanging at his poltry farm in Check Chandergeer area of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on the late Saturday night. An official said that a youth identified as Sameer Ahmad Khan (27), son of Abdul Majid Khan of Check Chandergeer was found hanging at his poultry […]