Absconder arrested after seven-month hunt

Banihal/Jammu: A suspected drug peddler, who was evading arrest in a drug-related case for the past seven months, was arrested in Kathua district, police said on Monday. Firdous Ahmad alias Jiya, 35, a resident of Tantraypora, was arrested by Banihal police from Diyala Check village in Kathua on Sunday, a police spokesman said. He said […]

Lower ends of arch of world’s highest railway bridge connected

Bridge being built on Chenab river in Reasi Jammu: In a historic moment, the railways has connected the two ends of the main arch of the world’s highest bridge on the Chenab river in Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to Kashmir Valley. The iconic bridge will soar 359 metres above the bed of […]

Mehbooba revamps PDP structure

Names new office bearers, PAC members Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday revamped the party’s organisational structure and named new office bearers as well as members of the political affairs committee. She nominated senior leader Abdul Rehman Veeri as the party vice president whereas G N Lone Hanjura, Surinder Choudhary, Amreek Singh […]

Amarnath Yatra likely to attract massive footfall: CRPF

Says will make arrangements for successful pilgrimage

Jammu: This year’s Amarnath Yatra is likely to witness heavy rush of pilgrims, a top CRPF officer here said on Monday, and asserted that all necessary arrangements will be made to ensure it passes off peacefully. Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu sector, P S Ranpise said all units and formations […]

River water sharing: India-Bangladesh to meet today

New Delhi: Top officials of the water resources ministries of India and Bangladesh will meet here on Tuesday to discuss issues related to river water-sharing and flood forecast, sources said on Monday. The Indian delegation will be headed by Pankaj Kumar, secretary in the Jal Shakti Ministry. The Bangladesh side will be headed by senior […]

Two held with cannabis

Jammu: Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested after cannabis were allegedly recovered from them near here on Monday, police said. A police team intercepted two persons during a checking duty at Patoli camp and recovered 320 grammes of cannabis in 23 rolls, Domana subdivision police officer Kousheen Koul said. Khalil Ahmed and Amajid Ali have […]

New rules for OTT, social media platforms

Par panel members question legality of govt’s decision

New Delhi: Some members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on Monday questioned the legality of new rules framed by the government to regulate OTT and social media platforms. Tightening the rules governing social media and streaming companies, the Centre had announced last month the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code applicable […]

Army recruitment scam: CBI books 6 Lt Col-ranked officers and others, carries out searches

New Delhi: The CBI has booked six lieutenant colonel-ranked officers along with some others for alleged corruption in the recruitment of Army officers through Service Selection Board centres, officials said on Monday. The agency also carried out searches at a number of locations in connection with the case, they said. MCSNA Bhagwan of the Army […]