Mixed rainfall forecast for January-March period: IMD
New Delhi: Southern and central India are expected to witness good rainfall from January to March, while the northwest region comprising Punjab and Haryana is likely to get below-normal showers, the weather office said on Thursday. However, the mixed rains forecast was unlikely to have an impact over the rabi crop as the northwestern parts […]
Police arrests two from Ganderbal for suspected terrorist links
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two suspected overground workers with alleged terrorist links, from the Ganderbal district, officials said on Thursday. A police spokesperson said police recovered arms, ammunition and Rs 8.40 lakh cash from the two persons, who were taken into custody during the checking at the Gundrehman Bridge late on […]
Woman arrested for pickpocketing in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested a woman for allegedly pickpocketing at a hospital in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. A police spokesman said the case was cracked with the arrest of the accused and recovery of the stolen cash. Kulgam Police had received a complaint from a woman stating that Rs 20,200 was stolen […]
Property of Pak-based terror handler attached in Poonch under UAPA
Poonch/Jammu: Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler and launch commander of banned outfits in Mendhar area of Poonch district. The action was taken under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said on Thursday. The attached property consists of four marlas and two sarsai of agricultural land located in Nar […]
Suspected Bangladeshi national detained near IB in Jammu
Jammu: Police are questioning a suspected Bangladeshi national who was found roaming under suspicious circumstances along the International Border here, officials said on Thursday. According to police, 19-year-old Shariful Islam was picked up from the Gajansoo area on the outskirts of Jammu city by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. After initial questioning, the BSF handed […]
New Year eve: Multi-layered security at tourist hotspots across Valley
Forces intensify checking, patrolling Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across the Valley, particularly at tourist spots, in view of New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. To ensure peaceful festivities, a multi-layered security is being maintained at key tourist destinations, they said, adding, there has been a significant deployment of security forces […]
Kashmir reports fresh snowfall in higher reaches
MeT predicts more downpour Srinagar: Fresh snowfall blanketed several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir with the Meteorological department forecasting light to moderate precipitation at most places over the next 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. Owing to a cloud cover, the night temperatures remained higher than the seasonal average and settled above […]