ED recovers arms, contraband during drugs-linked money laundering case raids in Punjab
New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) Arms, ammunition and suspected narcotics weighing about 16 kgs was recovered after raids were conducted in Punjab as part of a money laundering probe linked to a drug trafficking case, the Enforcement Directorate said on Saturday. The searches were conducted on Friday at 10 different premises in villages like Sheron, Naushera […]
Lt Governor, Union Sports Minister launches 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey
JAMMU, FEB 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and I&B, Sh Anurag Thakur launched 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey at Raj Bhavan today. The launching ceremony marked the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza at Gulmarg starting from 10th February. More than 1500 […]
Airfield security review in Jammu: IAF officer urges people to promptly report any suspicious activities
Jammu, Feb 4 (PTI) A top Indian Air Force officer on Saturday underlined the need to maintain strict vigil to ensure airfield security and urged people to provide timely information on any suspicious activities, according to a defence spokesperson. Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Force Station Jammu, Air Commodore G S Bhullar said this while […]
Rs 7,000 cr proposed budgetary allocation for eCourts project phase 3 to enhance judicial efficiency: CJI
New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) The proposed allocation of Rs 7,000 crore in the 2023-24 budget for phase three of the eCourts Project will enhance judicial institutions and efficiency while ensuring courts reach every citizen, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said Saturday. Addressing the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court, he said […]
DAK calls for population-based cancer screening in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 04: On world cancer day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday called for population-based cancer screening in Kashmir valley. “With cancer reaching epidemic proportions in the valley, screening people for cancer is the need of the hour,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said cancer screening detects disease early and […]
Soldier injured in Landmine explosion in Poonch
Jammu, Feb 4: A soldier was injured in a landmine blast along Line of Control in Kerni sector of Poonch district on Saturday, official sources said. They said that the blast, apparently occurring accidentally, occurred at around 11:15 a.m., leaving the soldier identified as A Rawat injured who was immediately airlifted to army’s command hospital […]
Don’t spare those who have grabbed huge chunk of land illegally: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Srinagar, Feb 04: Democratic Azad Party (DAP) Chairman and former J&K chief minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that those who have grabbed a huge chunk of land must not be spared in the ongoing anti-encroachment drive across the Union Territory. Ghulam Nabi Azad, said that in democracy, nobody can suppress the voices of […]
Avalanche hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat, no casualties reported
Baramulla, Feb 04: Four days after an avalanche killed two Polish nationals, another avalanche hit the Afarwat Peak at famoud ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. An official said that an avalanche hit the area today morning, however, no casualty has been reported in the incident. He said the area […]
ED questions Rahul Gandhi’s aide in money laundering case against TMC functionary
New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate has questioned and recorded the statement of Alankar Sawai, a close aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a money laundering case in which TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale was recently arrested by the agency in Gujarat, officials said. Sawai was questioned and also confronted with Gokhale in […]
Night temp rises above normal amid dry weather forecast in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 4: The weather department on Saturday forecast mainly dry weather for next 24 hours in J&K with very light rain and snow at one or two places of north Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that there was a possibility of scattered light rain and snow during the subsequent two days. Meanwhile, […]