NSG conducts advanced counter-IED training for police
Jammu: The National Security Guard (NSG) successfully conducted a two-week advanced training programme on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) for personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, officials said on Saturday. A total of 53 officers, officials belonging to Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) of all the revenue and Police districts, Government Railway Police, Police Control Room […]
DM imposes 60-day curbs on movement within 5 km of IB in Kathua
Jammu: Authorities in Kathua district on Saturday imposed restrictions on “unnecessary movement” within a five-kilometre belt along the International Border, citing the possibility of cross-border firing and the need to prevent anti-national activities and safeguard villagers. Kathua District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which […]
Northern Army commander reviews security framework in Kashmir
Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviewed the security framework and operational preparedness of the forces deployed in the Kashmir valley, the Army said. The Army commander also visited a strategic logistics echelon in Kashmir to review its operational preparedness, it said. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, conducted a comprehensive review of the […]
Govt launches PM-RAHAT for accident victims
New Delhi: The government on Saturday announced the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme aimed at providing emergency response system for accident victims. India records a significant number of road accident fatalities every year, many of which are preventable with timely medical intervention, the Ministry of Road, Transport and […]
Border dispute arose after India recognized Tibet as part of China: CDS Chauhan
Dehradun: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said the border dispute with China followed India’s recognition of Tibet as part of that country in 1954 with the signing of Panchsheel Agreement. The chief of defence staff (CDS) was delivering a lecture on ‘Frontiers, Borders and LAC: The Middle Sector’ under the India Himalayan International […]
Over 32,000 cancer cases reported in recent years in JK

Jammu: More than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases recorded in the valley alone, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Friday. Replying to an unstarred question by PDP legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para in the Assembly, the minister said […]
Rs 500-crore Plus Push to Save Srinagar Lakes: Govt

Over 3,100 Dal families relocated; STPs, dredging, CCTV surveillance and anti-encroachment drive underway Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday said a large-scale conservation and restoration programme is underway to revive Srinagar’s historic lakes, with projects worth hundreds of crores being executed across the Sher-e-Khas water bodies. Replying to an Un-starred […]
Jammu Master Plan-2032 stalled over zoning rectification, data verification: CM

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said final approval of the Jammu Master Plan-2032 has been delayed due to rectification of land-use zoning, boundary alignment with revenue villages, incorporation of public objections and suggestions, and collection and verification of data from multiple departments. Consequently, the area under the Jammu Master Plan has increased […]
Ahead of Pulwama attack anniversary forces carry out searches in Lal Chowk
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday conducted surprise checking in the Lal Chowk area of the city here ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that left 40 CRPF personnel dead, officials said. Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out surprise checking and searches in the commercial hub of Lal […]
Rotten-meat issue: Public health can’t be compromised: Assembly Speaker
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to strengthen the legal framework to combat food adulteration, as members voiced concern over a large-scale seizure of rotten meat and sub-standard cheese across the Union Territory. Replying to a clubbed question from National Conference (NC) MLAs Saifullah Mir, Mubarak Gul, […]