Hope regions embroiled in conflicts find peaceful solution: Prez Murmu
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed hope that regions embroiled in conflicts will find a peaceful way to resolve them. Addressing the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Murmu noted that in recent times, many conflicts have emerged around the world and there have been a series […]
Security forces destroy IED in Pulwama
Srinagar, Jan 25 (PTI) Security forces detected and destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The IED was found on the roadside at Badibagh Pahu in the Rajpora area, they said. The officials said a bomb disposal squad was called to the spot and it […]
Drone recovered near Indo-Pak border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Amritsar, Jan 25 (PTI) A drone was recovered from a field near the India and Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Thursday, a BSF spokesperson said. Acting on specific information, police conducted an extensive search operation on the outskirts of Dal village in Tarn Taran. During the search operation, the border security force […]
Tourism Deptt. to register, train 100 female tourist guides
SRINAGAR, JAN 25: In a major initiative to promote gender inclusiveness in tourism activities, the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has decided to register more female tourist guides and impart professional training to them to upscale their skills. In the first instance a batch of 100 females would be chosen who shall be imparted professional training […]
Two persons arrested in Jammu, 6 booked for inciting posts on social media
Jammu, Jan 25 (PTI) Police on Wednesday night arrested two persons and booked six others for uploading objectionable contents on social media aimed to create communal tension between two communities in Jammu region, officials said. Amit Sharma of Bajalta filed a complaint on behalf of the inhabitants of village Khana Chargal of Jammu district stating […]
Development touching new heights in J&K: Amit Shah
Srinagar, Jan 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday said that hartals, organised stone protests and stone pelting have ended and infrastructure building, smooth schooling and development is touching new heights in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that stones have been replaced with the laptops in the hands of J&K youth. Addressing a gathering in […]
Dense fog may lower visibility during Republic Day celebrations in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Moderate to dense fog may affect visibility during the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the capital on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The IMD said people would be able to see up to only 400 metres until 8.30 am on Friday due to foggy weather. The […]
J&K police top gallantry awards list this Republic Day, bag 72 medals
Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu and Kashmir police have bagged 72 gallantry medals and has once again topped the medals’ list this Republic Day. According to details available the list includes Mohd Rafee Rather Dy SP GM . Dr. Shammi Kumar Dy SP GM . Zakir Hussain SCT GM Ishfaq Ahmad Insp. GM Muzaffer Ahmad Bhat […]
My govt took country out of darkness staring at youngsters: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that his government took the country out of the darkness staring at youngsters 10-12 years back, as he told young voters that their votes will decide India’s future direction and approach. In a virtual address to young voters organised by the youth wing […]
Night temp records increase amid forecast for light rain, snow across Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 25: The night temperature recorded a slight increase on Thursday amid forecast for isolated to scattered light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in next few days. Isolated to fairly widespread light rain and snow has been predicted for subsequent two days The MeT office has also issued an advisory in wake […]
