Overground worker held in Pulwama; pistol, live rounds recovered
Srinagar, Dec 23 (PTI) Security forces arrested an alleged overground worker (OGW) associated with terrorists in Pulwama district, officials said. A joint team of police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army nabbed Javid Ahmad Hajam during a cordon and search operations in Wuyan area of Awantipora in Pulwama, an official said. During the […]
Terrorism, all other crimes to remain in sight of our guns: DGP
Jammu, Dec 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Monday said terrorism and other forms of criminal activities will remain in the sight of police’s guns, asserting that the aim of the force is to completely eliminate anti-national and anti-social elements from the Union Territory. Prabhat was addressing a gathering […]
CM Omar chairs cabinet meeting, policy to allocate land to flood victims discussed
JAMMU, Dec 22 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cabinet meeting on Monday, where important administrative and developmental issues were discussed. “Chief Minister today chaired the Cabinet meeting, which considered important administrative and developmental matters,” the office of the chief minister said on X. The meeting was attended by the council of ministers, including […]
PM Modi to chair 5th national conference of chief secretaries from Dec 26-28
New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth national conference of chief secretaries in the national capital this week, a senior government official said on Monday. The fifth national conference of chief secretaries will be held in Delhi from December 26-28, and it will be a significant step towards further […]
Hindu organisations hold protest against violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Kishtwar/Jammu, Dec 22 (PTI) Several Hindu organisations, besides the BJP, on Monday staged a protest in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district against alleged incidents of assault, arson, loot and killings of members of the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. Several shops and business establishments remained shut over a bandh called by the Sanatan Dharm Sabha. […]
Search operation widened to track down terrorists hiding in forest belt in Udhampur
Jammu, Dec 22 (PTI) Security forces widened the area of the search operation to track down terrorists hiding in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. The cordon and search operation, which entered its second day, was launched in the Majalta forests after two terrorists reportedly took food from […]
Kashmir sees rise in night temperatures; more snow, rain likely in next 12 hrs
Srinagar, Dec 22 (PTI) Recent precipitation across Kashmir has led to a rise in night temperatures and a dip in day temperatures, with the Meteorological Department forecasting another spell of snow or rain over the next 12 hours. The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Sunday night was recorded at 4.0 degrees Celsius, which is 6.4 […]
Searches carried out in areas near Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium
SRINAGAR, Dec 22 (PTI): Security forces carried out searches in areas located near the Bakshi Stadium here, which is set to be the main venue for the Republic Day celebrations in Kashmir, officials said. Sniffer dogs and metal detectors were pressed into service to look for any explosives or arms, and ammunition in some residential […]
Air India’s Mumbai-bound B777 plane returns to Delhi due to right engine issue
NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (PTI): A Mumbai-bound Air India’s Boeing 777 aircraft returned to the national capital due to a right engine issue on Monday morning, according to sources. The plane, carrying around 335 people, was airborne for nearly an hour before returning to Delhi. The aircraft made an emergency landing, they added. “The crew […]
Talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’: US
Miami, Dec 22 (AP) A White House envoy said Sunday he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Posting on social media, Steve Witkoff said the talks aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukraine, the United States […]