PDP alleges NC’s ‘failure on all fronts’
Demands resignation of Omar Abdullah Jammu: The People’s Democratic Party on Wednesday held protests against the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir for its “failure on all fronts, including non-fulfilment of poll promises”. The party also sought resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for allegedly “losing control over his government”. Led by PDP’s Jammu […]
Security officers directed to boost vigilance, deploy more force in Kathua, Samba
Jammu: A senior police officer on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in border districts of Kathua and Samba, directing officials to remain extra vigilant and deploy additional forces in sensitive areas, officials said. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, accompanied by SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma and SSP Samba Varinder Manhas, reviewed […]
PoK woman crosses into Poonch along LoC after argument with father
Mendhar/Jammu: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) following an argument with her father in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said on Wednesday. “A 35-year-old Pakistani national, identified as Shehnaz Akhtar of the Gimma area of Kotli district in PoK, was apprehended by Army troops from […]
Vijay Diwas: Nation bows in pride to armed forces who delivered decisive victory in 1971 war: Rajnath
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday saluted the bravehearts on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, and said the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory in the 1971 war. Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief […]
Mercury dips below freezing point in Kashmir, nights become colder
Srinagar: After a brief respite, Kashmir witnessed a sharp drop in night temperatures, with minimum readings settling below the freezing point across most parts of the valley, officials said on Tuesday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, nearly four degrees down from the Monday night’s […]
CM urges Gujjar institutions to research on climate change, reservation impact
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called upon Gujjar institutions to undertake scientific research on the impact of climate change and reservation on the Gujjar-Bakerwal community, saying such studies would help shape effective policies for the future. The chief minister was addressing a gathering at the Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust (GDCT), Jammu, during the […]
Substantial, compelling reasons must exist to set aside acquittal of accused: SC
New Delhi: Observing that reversal of acquittal should not be a matter of course, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said there must be “substantial and compelling reasons” to set aside the release of an accused. A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria made the observation while upholding an order of Allahabad High […]