Interstate LeT module: NIA takes over case, gets remand of five terrorists
JAMMU, Apr 27 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency has taken over the case related to the recent unearthing of an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning on Monday, officials said. On April 7, Jammu and Kashmir police achieved a major success in its […]
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz, asks US to end blockade, officials say
Cairo, Apr 27 (AP) Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear programme, two regional officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday, as the country’s foreign minister made a visit to Russia, which he said was an opportunity to consult with Moscow regarding the war against […]
School affiliated with banned outfit declared ‘unlawful entity’
SRINAGAR, Apr 27 (PTI): A school allegedly run by individuals affiliated with a banned organisation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir has been declared an “unlawful entity” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg issued a two-page order based on the dossier presented by Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian […]
Six held with drugs, assets worth Rs 73 lakh attached in Udhampur
Jammu, Apr 27 (PTI) Six persons were taken into custody during an intensified anti-narcotics crackdown, with police recovering contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. In a parallel action, properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached […]
RS Chairman accepts merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the Upper House to three. After this transition, the BJP’s strength in the Upper House has increased to 113. Raghav […]
Wanted gangster held after exchange of fire with police in Miran Sahib
Jammu, Apr 27: A wanted gangster and drug smuggler was apprehended after an exchange of fire with police in the Miran Sahib area here late Sunday night, officials said. An official said that a police party acting on specific intelligence laid a strategic trap near the designated area to intercept Abhineet Singh alias Nagi and […]
Ladakh leaders seek direct talks with HM Amit Shah after LG announces sub-committee meeting on May 22
LEH, Apr 27 (PTI): The Leh Apex Body (LAB) called for direct, “decision-level” talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit here next week, describing the scheduled May 22 sub-committee meeting as “inadequate” for resolving the region’s long-pending issues. The reaction came after Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced on Sunday that the […]
Lt Guv Attends ‘Naman Diwas’ an event dedicated to honor organ donors and their families
JAMMU, APR 26: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended ‘Naman Diwas’ an event dedicated to honor organ donors and their families. The Lieutenant Governor paid his gratitude to organ donors and their families and said they have brought happiness in the countless lives. “Because of you, someone is able to read today. Because of you, […]
At Bengaluru, CM Omar pushes for private university investment to boost J&K education sector
BENGALURU, APR 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with a delegation of education sector representatives in Bengaluru, highlighting the opportunities created by the recently notified J&K Private University Act. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, senior officers and several education representatives were present during the interaction. During the […]
Narcotics a weapon used by anti-national forces to destroy youth : Satish Sharma
Srinagar, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma on Sunday described narcotics as a weapon of anti-national forces to destroy the country’s youth and called for a zero-tolerance crackdown, asserting that drug addicts and traffickers were “traitors”. Speaking on the sidelines of the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event on the banks of Dal Lake […]