BRO restores vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari road connecting JK, Himachal
Jammu, Jan 31 (PTI) The Border Roads Organisation on Saturday restored road connectivity along the 112-kilometre stretch reconnecting Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda-Kishtwar belt with Himachal Pradesh after intensive snow clearance operations carried out under extreme weather conditions last week. The Kishtwar-Sansari road, where the work was completed, links the Union territory with the Lahaul-Spiti region […]
Search operation launched along IB in Samba after suspected Pak drone spotted
Jammu, Jan 31 (PTI) Security forces launched a search operation following the sighting of a drone, suspected to be from Pakistan, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Saturday, officials said. The drone briefly hovered over Indian territory along the IB near Chillyari village, they said, adding that the suspicious […]
United Nations faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ without urgent action, says UN chief
United Nations, Jan 31 (AP) The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues — a message likely directed at the United States and the billions it owes. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter to […]
Army commander reviews counter-terror grid in Kishtwar amid gunfight with terrorists
Jammu, Jan 31 (PTI) The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Saturday to review the counter-terrorism grid and commended the troops for their unwavering resolve in the ongoing anti-terror operation. A firefight is underway to neutralise a group of three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in the district. The […]
India gets Ramsar tag for 2 wetlands, PM lauds efforts
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) The wetlands in Kutch in Gujarat and Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been recognised as Ramsar sites, marking the unique ecosystems for conservation under a global framework. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the local population and those passionate about wetland conservation for the designation of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah […]
Sub-zero night temperatures persist in Kashmir; Chillai Khurd signals milder cold ahead
Srinagar, Jan 31 (PTI) The night temperature settled below the freezing point across Kashmir, but rose in most areas, officials said, as Saturday marks the beginning of ‘Chillai Khurd’ and end of the harshest winter period. The meteorological department, however, has forecast light to moderate rain or snow, especially in the higher reaches, they said. […]
Security forces re-establish contact with terrorists in Kishtwar, operation underway
JAMMU, Jan 31 (PTI): Security forces re-established contact with terrorists holed up in Dolgam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar early Saturday, officials said. The Army said intelligence inputs from all sources were coordinated to plan and execute the operation on the ground. “During the ongoing joint Operation Trashi-I, contact with terrorists was re-established in […]
Menstrual health is fundamental right: SC orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in school
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Declaring the right to menstrual health as part of the right to life under the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to provide free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins to girl students and functional, gender-segregated toilets for all the students. In a landmark judgment to ensure […]
More mobile sites to come up across JK to extend 4G connectivity in uncovered areas
Jammu, Jan 30 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued work orders for 775 mobile tower sites to provide 4G mobile connectivity to uncovered and remote villages, particularly in border, hilly and far-flung areas of the Union Territory. Secretary, Information Technology department, Piyush Singla said the project is being implemented under the Universal Service […]
Martyrs’ Sacrifices a ‘source of inspiration’: CM Omar
Srinagar, Jan 30 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid homage to martyrs on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day, stating that their supreme sacrifice will always be a source of inspiration for future generations. CM Omar paid rich tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation and the ideals of […]