JK Polls: Candidates, supporters guard EVM strong rooms ahead of counting
RAJOURI, Oct 5 (PTI): Candidates and their supporters from across parties have been camping outside the EVM strong rooms in this border district even as authorities have made robust arrangements. Counting of votes of 90 assembly segments across Jammu and Kashmir will take place on October 8. Jammu and Kashmir went to polls in phases […]
Weather to remain mostly dry for next ten days in J&K: Independent Weatherman
Srinagar, Oct 5: A dry spell is expected to dominate the region over the next ten days, with only a few chances of brief rain showers in certain areas. According to the latest weather forecast, most days will remain dry, starting with October 5, however, isolated areas might experience light showers towards late afternoon or […]
Tourist slips to death while taking selfie at Doodpathri in Budgam district
Srinagar, Oct 5: A tourist died and another was injured after they slipped while taking selfies at Doodhpathri resort in the Khansahib area of central Kashmir Budgam district late last evening. Two tourists were injured after they slipped while taking selfies at Doodhpathri. The deceased was identified as Abdul Malik (70), and the injured person […]
Will never ally with BJP, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Oct 5: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the party will never forge an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the next government in Jammu & Kashmir. Dr Farooq, said that any party that will side with the BJP will “get vanished” in Jammu and Kashmir. He […]
Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava assumes charge of strategic Kashmir based Chinar Corps
Srinagar, Oct 5: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Saturday handed over the reins of the Chinar Corps after being at the helm for the last 16 months to Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava. According to a statement issued here, the Army said that the 16 month period witnessed a strong security architecture facilitating peace and stability in […]
Policeman dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch
Jammu, Oct 5): A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police died allegedly after suffering heart attack in Poonch district. An official said that a head constable identified as Kashmir Singh suffered heart attack this morning. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. A police official also confirmed about […]
Northern army commander reviews preparedness of troops along LoC in Jammu
JAMMU, Oct 5 (PTI): Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday visited troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in South of Pir Panjal region and exhorted them to maintain a high standard of operational prowess. The commander also commended the troops for their professionalism in challenging conditions, the Army said. […]
Polling begins for 90 Assembly seats in Haryana
CHANDIGARH, Oct 5 (PTI): Polling for 90 Assembly seats in Haryana began Saturday morning amid tight security, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker among the early voters. Top leaders in the fray are CM Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat, and JJP’s […]
Infiltration bid foiled at LoC in Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed
SRINAGAR, Oct 5 (PTI): Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Indian Army said on Saturday. “Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing operation,” the army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said. The Corps had earlier […]
NIA conducts multi-state searches in terror case
NEW DELHI, Oct 5 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency on Saturday conducted searches at 22 locations across states as part of its probe against Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists’ outfit, officials said. Searches were underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Delhi, they said.