India to erect barbed wire fence along Pakistan, Bangladesh borders
New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday announced to erect barbed wire along the Pakistan and Bangladeshi borders. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijuju in a written reply to question in the Parliament said that all feasible stretches along International borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh have been approved for erection of barbed wire […]
Govt approves 14,460 bunkers for civilians in forward areas
New Delhi: Amid the continuing firing from Pakistan, the government has approved construction of 14,460 bunkers for the protection of the people living in forward areas. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the home ministry recently approved a proposal for construction of 14,460 bunkers to mitigate the hardships of the people living […]
11,566 security personnel injured in stone-pelting incidents in 3 yrs
Jammu: As many as 11,566 security personnel were injured in 4,736 stone-pelting incidents in the Kashmir valley during the last three years, the government said on Tuesday. As many as 110 civilians and two policemen also lost their lives during these incidents, it added. In a written reply to a question by Congress MLC Naresh […]
400 security personnel killed in JK, LWE-hit areas in 3 years: Govt
New Delhi: A total of 400 security personnel were killed fighting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and Maoists in Left Wing Extremism-hit areas in the past three years, Union minister Hansraj Ahir said Tuesday. Ahir said in Lok Sabha that 572 civilians lost their lives and 199 security forces personnel were killed in Left Wing […]
515 infiltration cases in JK in 2017, 75 militants killed
New Delhi: As many as 515 infiltration cases from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported in 2017 in which 75 militants were killed, the Lok Sabha was informed Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that 515 infiltration cases were reported in 2017 in which 75 militants were […]
Trade body calls for restoration of peace in JK
Srinagar: The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries, (JCCI) on Tuesday urged the state government to restore peace in the state. Addressing a presser in Jammu, JCCI president, Rakesh Gupta urged the state government and other mainstream opposition parties to rise above the party politics and make Jammu and Kashmir a peaceful and ‘fear […]
280 youth in JK joined militants during past three years, says govt
Jammu: The government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 280 youth joined militancy during the past three years in the state. This was revealed in a written reply to a query raised by NC MLA from Khanyar, Ali Muhammad Sagar. Chief Minister (CM) Mehbooba Mufti who is also heading the Home department, in her […]
PDP legislator seeks rehabilitation of people affected by closure of toll post
Jammu: A legislator of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday displayed a banner in the Legislative Assembly to seek rehabilitation of the people affected by the closure of the toll post at Lower Munda along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. In an order issued yesterday, the government has abolished toll post at Lower Munda in Qazigund […]
Teenager held after crossing Kishanganga river in Keran
Srinagar: A teenage boy was detained by police along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector on Monday evening. Official sources said that the youth identified as Najam-u-Saqib (19) son of Uzair Joo was apprehended soon after he reached Keran after crossing over the LoC via Kishan Ganga River dividing two parts of Kashmir. […]
Girl alleges sex racket involving influential persons
Srinagar: A girl here has alleged that she was exploited after being pushed into flesh trade and that several influential people were part of the racket. In an over-a-minute-long video, which has gone viral on the social media, the girl has said she believes many high- profile people, including politicians and police officers, are involved […]