Operation resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; one security person injured
Jammu, Jan 8 (PTI) The security forces on Thursday morning resumed a search operation to track down terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where one security person suffered a minor injury. The joint action by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J-K Police and other security forces was launched at […]
Suspected IED recovered, defused in Rajouri
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jan 8 (PTI): Security forces recovered and safely defused a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) during a joint cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off regarding suspicious movement in the forest area of Kallar in Dori Maal of Thanamandi, the Army and police […]
CM directs intensification of water quality testing
Jammu, Jan 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and examination of reforms under the Industrial Policy to enhance local employment opportunities. He also inaugurated key projects spanning rural enterprise, agriculture and allied sectors, expected to generate employment and […]
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kathua forests
Jammu, Jan 7: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the forest area of Kamadh Nullah, Billawar in Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kathua has engaged terrorists in the forest area of the Kamadh Nullah. He said that security forces had launched […]
631 vehicles seized in action against illegal mining in Jammu last year
Jammu, Jan 7 (PTI) Police have seized 631 vehicles involved in illegal mining and imposed fines amounting nearly Rs 1 crore last year, officials said on Wednesday. “Jammu Police will continue its zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining and take stringent action against violators without exception,” Jammu SSP Joginder Singh said. Illegal mining, he said, leads […]
Minister reviews functioning of Territorial Forest Department in Kashmir Division
Srinagar, Jan 7: Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a review meeting of senior officers to assess the overall functioning and performance of the Territorial Forest Department in the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Irfan Rasool Wani, Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir; Irfan Shah, Conservator of Forests, North […]
Fresh snowfall covers higher reaches of Bhaderwah, delights tourists
BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Jan 7 (PTI): Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district delighted tourists, who had flocked to the picturesque valley in anticipation of the precipitation, turning their long-awaited wishes into reality. Visitors from different parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, said they witnessed snowfall for the first time, […]
India needs to reduce imports and increase exports to become 3rd-largest economy: Gadkari
NEW DELHI, Jan 7 (PTI): India will have to reduce imports and increase exports, if it wants to become the third-largest economy in the world, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Speaking at ‘CSIR’s Technology Transfer Ceremony’, Gadkari highlighted how agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource and help in reducing […]
CM chairs review of development works in Kathua
Jammu, Jan 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review of development works in Kathua district in the presence of Cabinet Ministers, Advisor to CM, DDC Chairperson and MLAs of district. He directed departments to fast-track execution of all sanctioned projects, ensure timely completion of works, improve power & water supply, strengthen healthcare […]
Cold conditions persist in Kashmir, Sonamarg coldest place
SRINAGAR, Jan 7 (PTI): Kashmir Valley was in the grip of a cold wave with most parts of the region recording sub-zero night temperatures, officials said on Wednesday. The tourist resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as it shivered at a low of minus […]