Lt Guv hails PM Modi for making Kashmir saffron available at NAFED outlets
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making the UT’s saffron available at all outlets of NAFED nationwide, and said it will enhance profitability of the spice producers and directly connect the local farmers to the market. “I express my deepest gratitude to […]
Three OGWs chargesheeted in IED recovery case in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir police has filed a chargesheet against three overground workers of the banned Al-Badr outfit who were planning to set off an IED explosion at the main bus stand here early this year. The chargesheet was filed on Saturday against the accused — Suhail Bashir Shah, Ubaiddullah Shakeel Khan and Rahi […]
Soldier found dead inside Rajouri camp
Jammu: A 24-year-old soldier was found dead Sunday under “mysterious circumstances” inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. He said a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the circumstances leading to the death of the soldier. “On 08 Aug 2021, at about 2000 hrs, a […]
Ceiling on gatherings eased to facilitate I-Day celebrations across JK
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Committee (SEC) on Sunday ordered temporary relaxation on the number of people permitted to attend indoor and outdoor gatherings on the occasion of Independence Day but directed district magistrates to ensure Covid appropriate behaviour. The relaxations were announced even as the SEC decided to continue various Covid containment measures […]
UNSC meeting on Afghan galvanised members to call for end to violence: India”s envoy Tirumurti
United Nations: The crucial UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, held within the first week of India’s Presidency of the powerful global body, galvanised members to call for an end to the violence and hostilities, and helped reveal to the outside world the dire situation facing the war-torn country, India’s envoy here has said. India […]