White collar terror module: SIA raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal
SRINAGAR, Dec 5 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as part of its investigations into the “white collar” terror module, officials said. The early morning raids were carried out by the SIA in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir, including at […]
Northern Army commander visits Poonch, reviews operational readiness
JAMMU, Dec 5 (PTI): The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to review operational readiness and assess the prevailing security situation in the area. The Army commander appreciated the steadfast dedication and high state of preparedness of the troops operating under challenging conditions. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, […]
PM Modi presents copy of Gita in Russian to Putin
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin. “Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world,” PM Modi said in a post on […]
‘Centuries-old’ stone sculpture of Hindu deity unearthed in Gulmarg
Srinagar, Dec 5 (PTI) A stone sculpture of a Hindu deity, presumed to be centuries old, has been unearthed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Thursday. The sculpture, believed to depict either Lord Vishnu or Lord Surya, was discovered on the outskirts of Gulmarg during a routine patrol conducted by the Gulmarg […]
Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (PTI): The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the national interests of the two sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said against the backdrop of Washington’s aggressive approach towards New Delhi and Moscow. In the context of India’s energy ties with Russia, […]
No Snow till December 15: Weather Forecasters
‘Is Kashmir bracing for harsh dry winter’ Meteorologists, glaciologists & farm scientists warn of ripple effects across water, farming and ecology Srinagar: With weather models predicting no snowfall or significant precipitation till at least December 15, Kashmir is heading toward an unusually dry start to winter, raising alarms among meteorologists, farm scientists and environmental experts. […]
Augmenting public transport
The issue of polluting vehicles has been dominating the public discourse for some time now. Though Jammu and Kashmir has seen huge strides in the transport sector, our efforts to create a world class public transport system need to be taken up with more urgency. Transport sector in the UT has witnessed immense growth over […]
Challenges, opportunities in hosting mega sporting events
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The 2030 Commonwealth Games are not just a competition for India, but a crucial “precursor” to the 2036 World Olympics. This event could elevate India’s cultural power (soft power), but any administrative shortcomings could damage its international reputation. For any nation, mega sporting events are not merely sporting events; they are also […]
ACB charge-sheets ex-AE BDO Office Chadoora
Arrests Patwari, Chowkdar in bribery case Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday presented a chargesheet against the then Assistant Engineer BDO Office Suresyar Chadoora in a trap case. Meanwhile, a Patwari and a Chowkdar were arrested by the anti-graft body in a bribery case. Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau said that it presented […]