Rusted mortar shell defused near LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) A rusted mortar shell was defused in a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The mortar shell was noticed by some locals in forward Bandi Chechian village of Haveli tehsil on Saturday evening, the officials said. They said the […]
Police officer calls for stronger intelligence to counter terror networks in Poonch
Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) A senior police officer in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday laid emphasis on human intelligence (HUMINT) collection to counter cross-border narcotic smuggling and terror networks. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri–Poonch Range, Tajinder Singh, while addressing a comprehensive intelligence, security and crime review meeting in Poonch, urged officers […]
Two suspected Kashmiri men found begging in UP’s Bareilly, detained
BAREILLY (UP), Dec 28 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Police have detained two suspected Kashmiri men, allegedly after villagers complained about their suspicious activities in Bareilly district, officials said on Sunday. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when villagers complained, on the police’s X handle, about two Kashmiri men who allegedly were found begging at […]
Over 8,000 participate in ‘run for unity’ marathon organised by Police in Jammu
JAMMU, Dec 28 (PTI): Over 8,000 runners across age groups from eight to 80 years participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ marathon, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police here on Sunday, officials said. The marathon was flagged off by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), headquarters, M K Sinha and ADGP Armed Anand Jain […]
Terror struck tourists in deadly Pahalgam attack in 2025; govt made efforts to minimise dent, recover footfall
New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI) The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large. The attack in Baisaran meadows, a prime tourist location, in its immediate aftermath, had […]
Russia strikes Ukraine’s capital, kills at least 1 day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Kyiv, Dec 28 (AP) Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with ballistic missiles and drones on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding 27, a day before talks between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States, authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in early morning and continued for hours. Ukrainian President […]
Govt showing zero intent to resolve reservation issue: Waheed Para
Srinagar, Dec 28 (PTI) PDP MLA Waheed Para accused the Omar Abdullah government in Jammu and Kashmir of showing “zero intent” to resolve the reservation issue, saying the existing quota policy has become an existential matter. “The reservation policy has become an existential issue that strikes at the very foundation of the future of our […]
Power Shutdown by KPDCL
SRINAGAR, DEC 27: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Bemina-Fateh Kadal line and 33 KV Bemina-Barbarshah line will be observed due to which power supply to K.K. Mohalla, Nowpora, Bohri Kadal, BB Shah, Bishembarnagar, Naisarak, Barbarshah, Exchange, Basant Bagh, Car Parking Maisuma and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 […]
Lieutenant Governor lays foundation stone for construction of 320 houses for families affected due to recent flash-floods and land-slides
JAMMU, DEC 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damaged during flash-floods and land-slides in Reasi District. Funded entirely by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore, the initiative will provide 320 affected families in Reasi with modern, prefabricated […]
Plea filed in SC raises issues concerning law on advertisements of drugs
NEW DELHI, Dec 27 (PTI): A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute an expert committee to review and update the schedule of a 1954 law, which is aimed at controlling the advertisement of drugs in certain cases, in accordance with present-day scientific developments. The plea […]