Army northern commander calls for proactive steps against emerging terror threats in Jammu
Jammu: Army’s Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday reviewed counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant and proactive against emerging threats in the hinterland. The general officer commanding-in-chief of Northern Command visited Basantgarh and Rampur areas, which witnessed several terror incidents over the past couple […]
UP resident detained by Army from border village in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A 60-year-old Uttar Pradesh resident was detained by the Army from a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday evening, officials said. Rann Singh, a resident of Muzaffarnagar district, was found moving in a suspicious manner at Upper Salotri village in Jhulass area and taken into custody by an Army patrolling […]
Police conduct verification of fertiliser dealers in Doda; examine trade records
Jammu, Nov 16 (PTI) The police on Sunday conducted verification of fertiliser dealers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda to ensure strict compliance with norms and prevent any suspicious activity, an official said. The drive was conducted following intelligence inputs about potential misuse of certain chemical substances for unlawful activities, the police spokesperson said. He said […]
Centre owes explanation to nation for blasts in Delhi, Srinagar: JK Cong chief
Jammu, Nov 16 (PTI) The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit on Sunday said the Union government owes an explanation to the nation for the recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar since the ruling BJP has been claiming that they have eliminated terrorism with the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief […]
Complete breakdown of conversation between Kashmir, rest of India: PDP
Srinagar: Condemning the recent Delhi blast, the PDP on Sunday called on the Centre to conduct a transparent probe and address the “growing alienation” in the valley, claiming there was a breakdown in communication between Kashmir and the rest of the nation. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation over the […]
‘Accidentally’ explosion at police station kills 9, injures 32

Material was seized in terror module case Srinagar/New Delhi: An “accidental” explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, killing nine people and injuring 32 others, senior officials said while underlining that it was not a terror attack. Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Nalin Prabhat and MHA Joint Secretary (Kashmir) Prashant Lokhande […]
Govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for kin of each deceased

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of each of the deceased in the accidental blast in Nowgam police station. The compensation will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Those severely injured will get Rs 1 lakh each, Chief Minister Omar […]
LG chairs high-level meeting in Sgr
Briefed about anti-terror measures by security forces, say officials Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with police and civil administration Saturday in the aftermath of the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station that killed nine people and injured 32, officials said. At the meeting held at the Raj Bhavan here, Sinha […]
Nowgam Blast: SIA inspector, constables, revenue officials among those killed
Srinagar: State Investigation Agency Inspector Israr Ahmad Shah was among the nine people who were killed in the massive explosion at the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah, who joined the police force in 2011, is survived by a wife, two young children, and elderly parents. Hailing from the Drugmulla area of Kupwara […]
CM, other leaders express grief over Nowgam blast
Lt Guv cancels Jammu meeting Srinagar/Jammu: Several political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday expressed sorrow over the accidental explosion at Nowgam police station that left nine people dead and 32 others injured. In a post on his official X handle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the incident. “The […]