IGP Kashmir reviews preparations for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Kashmir IGP V K Birdi on Thursday reviewed the security and logistical arrangements being put in place for this year’s Amarnath Yatra that begins next month. Birdi emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to ensure timely completion of all arrangements for a safe, secure and hassle-free experience of pilgrims. The annual […]
BJYM protests against NC government over unemployment issues
Jammu: The youth wing of the BJP on Thursday held a protest here against the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of failing to fulfil its promise of providing one lakh jobs to educated youth. Led by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun Prabhat, scores of party activists […]
DIG visits areas along LoC in Poonch, reviews security situation
Jammu: Deputy Inspector General of Rajouri-Poonch Range, Sandeep Wazir, on Thursday visited forward areas along the LoC in Poonch district to review the security scenario and assess operational preparedness, officials said. The DIG, who oversees the operational areas of the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, visited the forward areas of Sawjian and Anganpathri. […]
Rajnath approves over 2-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders
Move aimed to boost operational efficiency New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved an over two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects. Special financial powers delegated to the commanders of Indian Army, Air Force and […]
India, UK unveil new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security
New Delhi: India and the UK are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive trade deal and the defence industrial roadmap, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. In […]
Raids carried out in 6 Kashmir districts in terror related case
Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of police on Wednesday carried out raids in several districts of the valley in a case related to terror activities, officials said. The officials said based on recent intelligence inputs, technical analysis and sustained investigation, they had identified eight locations in six districts where searches were conducted in the […]
Congress protests price rise, unemployment, paper leaks
Jammu: The Congress protested in Jammu on Wednesday against rising prices, unemployment and repeated paper leak incidents, accusing the government of failing to address the economic hardships faced by common people and the concerns of the youth. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president Raman Bhalla said inflation has emerged as one of […]
Security arrangements reviewed for Amarnath yatra
Jammu: Top civil and police officials on Monday reviewed preparations and security arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath yatra. The 57-day pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district — and […]