Six persons nabbed for robbing construction site in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 15 (PTI) Six people were arrested for allegedly attacking guards and workers at a construction site in Samba and robbing types of building material, police on Wednesday said. A complaint in the matter was filed on Monday by Sudhir, a representative of Shivalaya Construction Limited, they said. According to the complaint, on the […]
Centre’s special package for affected farmers soon: Minister Javed Dar
Srinagar, Oct 15: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said the Government of India’s special package for farmers affected is expected to be announced soon. Speaking to reporters at SKUAST Wadura, the Minister said that loss assessments have been completed and the proposal […]
Qamarwari Axe attack: Police arrest three accused, weapon also recovered
Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday said to have arrested three individuals involved in an axe attack on 18-year-old boy near Haroon Bakery, Qamarwari, on October 14 (Tuesday). The police said the arrests were made during overnight raids across the city, and the weapon used in the assault has been recovered. A police spokesperson said […]
Those who benefited from violence to face law: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the era when some people profited from terror acts is over. He warned that those who sympathize with terrorism will face the law and lose any protection they once enjoyed. “The time when elements getting benefits from terror acts is gone. The terror sympathizer will […]
Police conduct raids on residences of terrorist aides
Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city, a police spokesman said here. He said that the searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). […]
BJP names Devyani, Aga Syed Mohsin as candidates for assembly bye-polls
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named Devyani Rana and Aga Syed Mohsin as its candidates for by-polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The central election committee of BJP has approved names of Devani Rana and Aga Syed Moshin as candidates for Nagrota and Budgam segments, respectively. Devyani is the daughter of Devinder […]
SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran relaxed the ban on green firecrackers. It asked the Central […]
India elected to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time
NEW YORK, Oct 15 (PTI): India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking the country’s seventh stint on the Geneva-based rights body. Announcing the results of the election held on Tuesday, the UNHRC in a social media post said India’s three-year term will begin on January […]
After Operation Sindoor, no place safe for terrorists: Amit Shah
Manesar (Haryana): Operation Sindoor ensured the devastation of headquarters, training centres and launchpads of terrorist groups in Pakistan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, asserting that no place is safe for terrorists anymore. Addressing the 41st Raising Day of the anti-terror ‘Black Cat’ commando force National Security Guard (NSG) here, Shah also said […]