Security apparatus must do everything to check spurt in terror attacks, says CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 3 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the grenade attack at a Sunday market in Srinagar that injured 11 people and said the security apparatus must do everything possible to check the spurt in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Two women were among the 11 civilians injured when terrorists threw a grenade […]
Do what it takes to punish terrorists: J-K LG Manoj Sinha to security officials
Srinagar, Nov 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday in the wake of a grenade attack directed the Union Territory’s top police officer and other security officials to give a forceful response to the terrorists. “The LG spoke to DGP Nalin Prabhat and senior officials of the security agencies on the […]
Police arrests hardcore terrorist associate in Pulwama
Srinagar, Nov 3: Police alongwith security forces arrested a hardcore terrorist associate linked with proscribed terrorist outfit HM in Pulwama and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession. On 2nd November 2024, during the investigation of FIR No. 224/2024 under section 4/5 explosive Act and 18,39 of UAP Act of PS Pulwama, a joint team […]
NC, Congress legislature parties meet to chalk out strategy for maiden J-K Assembly session
Srinagar, Nov 3 (PTI) A joint meeting of the legislature parties of the National Conference and alliance partner Congress to chalk out a strategy for the maiden session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began on Sunday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was among those present at the meeting, which started at 7:30 pm. The joint […]
NC’s Abdul Rahim Rather set to become JK Assembly speaker
Srinagar, Nov 3 (PTI) Veteran National Conference leader and seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief Abdul Rahim Rather is set to become the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is scheduled to meet for a five-day session on Monday. According to the List of Business issued by the […]
Ahead of party meet, BJP appoints Sat Sharma as J&K unit president
Srinagar, Nov 3: Ahead of choosing its legislative party leader, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has replaced Ravinder Raina with Sat Sharma, former MLA, as president of J&K unit. According to a communique, Sat Sharma has been appointed as the party president. As per the communique, Ravinder Raina has been appointed as national executive member […]
SC status for converts : Govt extends tenure of Commission till October 2025
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has extended by a year the tenure of a commission established to examine whether Scheduled Castes (SC) status can be granted to individuals who have converted to religions other than Sikhism and Buddhism. This decision, formalised through a notification dated November 1, comes […]
Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto for Jharkhand polls, address three rallies
Ranchi, Nov 3 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto and address three rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand on Sunday. Shah arrived in state capital Ranchi on Saturday night. “Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Jharkhand assembly elections in Ranchi on Sunday. He will also […]
3.4 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty
AHMEDABAD, Nov 3 (PTI): A tremor of 3.4 magnitude was experienced in Gujarat’s Kutch district early on Sunday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. No casualty or loss of property was reported in the district due to the seismic activity, officials said.
Khanyar Encounter: Unidentified terrorist killed, says Police
Srinagar, Nov 2: An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Khanyar area of Srinagar, officials said Saturday. An official said that an unidentified terrorist was killed after intense exchange of firing in Khanyar area of old Srinagar. A top official said that the body of slain terrorist was retrieved along with arms and […]
