Brief exchange of fire along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU, Feb 16 (PTI): A brief exchange of fire took place along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, security officials said. They said an Indian Army post came under fire from a forested area across the LoC around 11.30 am in Gulpur sector. They said soldiers […]
Uplifting marginalized communities is our duty: CM Omar
JAMMU, FEB 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that uplifting marginalized communities like Gujjar-Bakerwal is not an act of favour but a fundamental duty of his government. The Chief Minister said that despite the limitations in ministerial appointments after last year’s elections, he ensured representation for the Gujjar community by appointing Javed Ahmed Rana […]
Lt Guv attends 6th Annual Day Celebration of Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development at Samba
JAMMU, FEB 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the 6th Annual Day Celebration of Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development (GCC), Gurha Slathia at Samba, today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the efforts of volunteers and everyone associated with the Guidance and Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development in imparting skill […]
CM Omar Abdullah holds pre-budget consultation with public representatives of Jammu district
JAMMU, FEB 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired pre-budget consultations with public representatives from Jammu district at a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat. The session was attended by Minister Satish Sharma, Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Members of Legislative Assembly from District Jammu, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM […]
Two properties of suspected drug peddlers attached in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) Two houses owned by “notorious drug peddlers” were attached here, police said on Sunday, describing the action as part of its war against the menace of drugs in the region. The houses of Poonam Devi and Khemo Devi were attached at Rajeev Nagar in Bahu Fort area of the city under […]
Over 29,500 registered drones in India: Official data
NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (PTI): More than 29,500 drones are registered in India, with the national capital having the maximum number at 4,882, according to official data. After the national capital, the highest numbers of registered drones are in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra at 4,588 and 4,132, respectively. The data from the Directorate General of […]
PDP legislator to move bill for proprietary rights of house owners living on state land
JAMMU, Feb 16 (PTI): Senior PDP legislator is going to introduce a private members bill in the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly next month to seek proprietary rights for the owners of houses constructed on public land in the Union Territory. PDP MLA from Pulwama Waheed ur Rehman Parra submitted the […]
District admin Baramulla declares Gulmarg and Tangmarg as ‘smoke free’ tourist zones
Baramulla, Feb 16: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla has declared the popular tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Tangmarg as “Smoke-Free Tourist Areas.” The order, issued under Order No. 76/DDC of 2025, prohibits smoking and spitting of tobacco in these areas, making violations punishable under relevant laws. The directive comes ahead of the “Khelo India […]
Railways announce compensation for those killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) Railways on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. Those seriously injured will get Rs 2.5 lakh and those with minor injuries 1 lakh, the railway said. At least 18 people […]
US plane carrying second batch of 116 deportees lands in Amritsar
AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH, feb 16 (PTI): A US plane carrying 116 illegal Indian immigrants landed at the Amritsar International Airport late Saturday night, official sources said. A C-17 aircraft landed at the airport around 11.35 pm as against the expected time of 10 pm, sources said. This is the second batch of such Indians to be deported […]
