J&K issues high-danger avalanche warning in 6 districts
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir issued a high-danger avalanche warning on Friday for six districts of the Union territory following fresh snowfall, officials said. Avalanches with a high-danger level are likely to occur above 2,300 metres in Ganderbal district, in Central Kashmir, over the next 24 hours, the officials said. They also warned that […]
Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter at Kathua, ops continue
Jammu: In a significant breakthrough in counter-terror operations, security forces on Friday eliminated a top Pakistani terrorist linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Bhim Sen Tuti, said the terrorist was gunned down during a joint operation in […]
India knows how to manage power responsibly: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was establishing itself as a resolute nation and knows how to increase its power, manage it responsibly and use it. The prime minister was addressing a function to celebrate Parakram Diwas, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He said that a weak nation […]
Northern Army commander reviews inter-agency core group security
Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired an inter-agency core group security review meeting here, with a focus on enhancing joint operations and strengthening coordination among various security agencies in Kashmir, the Army said on Friday. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired a Core Group Security Review meeting at Srinagar with senior officials of […]
10 army personnel killed in road mishap in Doda

Vehicle carrying troops for anti-terror operation plunges into gorge Bhaderwah/Jammu: An armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district on Thursday, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others, officials said. The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road […]
PM Modi ‘deeply anguished’ by death of soldiers in accident

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was “deeply anguished” over the death of army personnel in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. An armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 […]
Amit Shah condoles loss of army soldiers in Doda road accident
Prays for speedy recovery of injured New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed grief over the road accident in Doda district in which 10 Indian Army soldiers lost their lives. In a post on X in Hindi, Shah said he was “deeply pained” by the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the […]
Ahead of budget session CM chairs cabinet meet

Will hold pre-budget consultations with MLAs from today Holds pre-budget meet with officials of key departments Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting here ahead of the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly scheduled to commence on February 2, with the address of Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
Nearly 3,700 killed in over 20,000 road accidents in JK since June 2022

Jammu: Nearly 3,700 people have died and over 29,000 others were injured in more than 20,000 road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir since June 2022, a senior government official said here on Thursday. The majority of these fatalities and accidents occurred on major highways, in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Rajouri districts, the official said. These […]
Security around Republic Day event venue intensified
Srinagar: Security has been heightened across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day as police has intensified patrolling and vehicle checks in the Valley to thwart any attempts by anti-national elements to disrupt the celebrations, officials said on Thursday. The roads leading to Bakshi Stadium here, the venue for the main official Republic Day function in Kashmir, […]