Cordon and Search Operation Launched in Shopian
A cordon and search operation has been launched by Government forces in Keegam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District on Wednesday. The 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Indian Army, CRPF and SOG of Jammu Kashmir have launched a massive manhunt following the inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Meanwhile, door to door search […]
Suspected Indian Mujahideen militant arrested
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen militant who had been on the run since the 2008 Batla House encounter, a senior officer said today. Ariz Khan was arrested by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Khan was present at Batla House, along with four others, and had managed to give police the […]
KAS Mains exam scheduled on 15th, 17th Feb postponed
JAMMU: The full Commission of J&K Public Service Commission in its meeting held today reviewed the arrangements made for conduct of J&K Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination-2016 and after detailed briefing by the Controller of Examinations, it was found that all arrangements are in place. However, taking into account the aftermath of recent snowfall and closure […]
Trump slams India for high import tariffs on Harley-Davidson
Washington: President Donald Trump today criticised India for impRo sing high import duty on the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles and threatened to increase the import tariff on “thousands and thousands” of Indian motorcycles to the US. During a discussion with members of the Congress on the steel industry, Trump said the recent decision of the […]
Army resorts to aerial firing in Karimabad Pulwama
Srinagar: Government forces on Wednesday morning resorted to aerial firing in Karimabad village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district after their vehicles came under stone pelting in the area. Sources said as soon as forces reached the village, youth present there pelted stones and forces fired some shots in air to disperse the protesters. However, […]
Dry, cold weather in J&K; Srinagar-Jammu highway remains shut
Srinagar: The arterial Srinagar-Jammu national highway was shut for the third consecutive day today due to landslides, even as dry weather prevailed in Kashmir where the mercury settled below the freezing point at most places. The 270-km highway was briefly re-opened for traffic yesterday after two days, but was closed again due to landslips. “The […]
Pak backed militants to continue attacks inside India: US
Washington: America s intelligence chief today warned that Pakistan-supported militant groups would continue to carry out attacks inside India, thus risking escalation of tension between the two neighbours. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats’ remarks came days after a group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad militants struck the Sunjuwan Military Camp in Jammu on Saturday, killing seven […]
Health centres in peripheries is in a disarray, says report
Srinagar: The healthcare setup in peripheries is working in a degraded situation—especially the Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) as these are operating without basic facilities like having operation theatres, electricity, water supply and even labour rooms. Comprehensive document on Rural Health in India issued by the Ministry of Health & […]
Heritage Mughal Sarai at Verinag turned into a ‘urinal’
Anantnag: The famous Mughal Sarai located at Omoh village of Verinag is facing apathy both from the locals as well as the officials. Located at a few minutes’ walk from the famous tourist destination-Verinag spring, the Sarai was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Once a resting place for Mughal emperors, […]
Detach all teachers in week’s time, ZEO’s and CEO’s told
Srinagar: The Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and the Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) have been once again asked to de-attach all the teachers working in their offices for a prolonged period of time. The circular in this regard has been issued by Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) GN N Itoo on Monday. Earlier, the directions were […]