Terrorist infiltration cases: NIA raids in Jammu region
Jammu, Nov 21 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at several locations across Jammu region in connection with terrorist infiltration cases, official sources said. The raids are underway at nine different places in the division, they said. The searches are being conducted following registration of cases involving the infiltration of […]
Will ensure exemplary punishment for anti-India elements trying to endanger people’s lives: L-G
Jammu, Nov 20 (PTI) Exemplary punishment would be meted out to anti-India elements and the separatist ecosystem if they compromise the country’s integrity or try to put people’s lives in danger, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday. He warned those trying to disrupt normal life in the Union Territory or dreaming […]
CM calls for focus on agriculture varsities to tackle climate change, boost JK’s economy
JAMMU, Nov 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers’ Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. Highlighting the exigency of […]
Police arrests proclaimed offender in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 20: Police in Handwara alongwith a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), apprehended a proclaimed offender identified as Muneer Ahmad Banday son of Ghulam Rasool Banday resident of Banday Mohalla Handwara who was carrying a cash reward of half a million. The accused had been evading arrest since June 2020 and was […]
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Nov 20 (PTI) Nearly half a dozen landmines, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The forest fire started from across the border in afternoon and spread to this side in the forward areas of Krishna Ghati […]
Northern Army Commander lauds ‘stellar performance’ of Rashtriya Rifles
Jammu, Nov 20 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar on Wednesday lauded the “stellar performance” of the Rashtriya Rifles in restoring peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir over the past decades. He urged all Rashtriya Rifles commanders and troops to continue operating “for the people and with the people” as a counter-terrorism […]
Govt to ensure permanent rehab of fire affected families of Rainawari, Dal dwellers: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar, Nov 20: Nasir Aslam Wani, the advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Wednesday said that the government will ensure permanent rehabilitation of fire affected families of Rainawari Srinagar and other inhabitants of Dal lake. Talking to reporters after visiting the fire affecting families in the interior areas of Dal lake, Wani, said that under […]
Govt determined to establish world class healthcare infrastructure in JK: Sakeena Masood
SRINAGAR, NOV 20: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood, today chaired a meeting to review progress on ongoing works on prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora. The Minister had a comprehensive assessment of all the ongoing works of the project. She deliberated on several aspects of […]
Increasing ration quota, 12 gas cylinders will be our new year gift to J&K people: Minister Satish Sharma
Srinagar, Nov 20: Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday said that enhancing ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be the New Year gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters minister Sharma said that all arrangements have been put in place for winter. He also said that statehood restoration is a priority […]
At minus 0.7 degree Celsius, Sgr records season’s coldest night
Srinagar, Nov 20: The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. As per the details available, Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree […]
