Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua
Jammu, Jan 13 (PTI) Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about the suspected movement of terrorists in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. The intermittent firing was reported from the Najote forest area of Billawar, about 10 km from the Kamadh […]
Trekking, camping, similar activities banned for 2-months in high altitude areas of Poonch
Jammu, Jan 13 (PTI) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday. “It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas […]
Lt Guv launches special edition of Hindu Education Society Kashmir’s Sangarmal magazine
JAMMU, JAN 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special edition of ‘Sangarmal’ magazine published by Hindu Education Society Kashmir, at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Raipur Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on social cohesion and use of cultural-spiritual heritage and education as a unifying thread to create a blueprint for […]
Class 10, 12 results tomorrow: JKBOSE Chairman
Srinagar, Jan 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will declare the results of Class 10 and Class 12 examinations on January 14, Chairman Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said on Tuesday. Sheikh, who was recently given the additional charge of Chairman while continuing as Secretary of the Board, said the results would be […]
Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, any misadventure will be effectively dealt with: Army chief
NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (PTI): Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any misadventure by the adversary will be dealt with effectively, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, sending a firm message to Pakistan. The Army chief, addressing a press conference, said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China has been […]
Lieutenant Governor terminates services of five government employees
Srinagar, Jan 13 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor terminates services of five government employees over suspected terror links, officials said Tuesday.
People inside Iran describe heavy security, scattered damage in first calls to outside world
Dubai, Jan 13 (AP) Iranians could call abroad on mobile phones Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in which activists said at least 646 people have been killed. Several people in Tehran were able to call The Associated Press and speak to a journalist there. The […]
Authorities profiling mosques, madrassas in Kashmir after busting of ‘white collar’ terror module
Srinagar, Jan 13 (PTI) Authorities have started a process of profiling mosques, madrassas and persons associated with the management of these religious institutions in Kashmir following the busting of the ‘white collar’ terror module last year, officials said. A proforma has been given to village numberdars (village-level revenue department employees) for getting the details of […]
Massive healthcare push positions J&K as emerging medical hub
JAMMU, JAN 13: Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a historic and far-reaching transformation in its healthcare sector, marked by massive infrastructure development, unprecedented expansion in medical education, and sustained support from the Government of India. Strategic investments made over the past several years by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) have fundamentally reshaped […]
Will ask states to pay heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents: SC
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will ask states to pay a “heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents as it flagged its concern over the lack of implementation of norms on stray animals for the past five years. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said […]