Mahashivratri celebrated with devotion in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 15 (PTI) Mahashivratri or Herath as it is known here in Kashmir was celebrated with religious fervour across the valley on Sunday as Kashmiri Pandits visited temples to offer prayers. The largest gathering took place at Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the Dal Lake. Multi-coloured lights illuminated the temple, and the air resonated with […]
LS Speaker Birla to represent India at Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17. It is learnt that Bangladesh had invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ceremony to be held in Dhaka. Om Birla, the Lok Sabha Speaker, will represent the […]
Kathua DM imposes 60-day curbs on movement within 5 km of IB
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s 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 […]
Lt Guv, CM extend greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri, Herath
JAMMU, FEB 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 15. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. I pray for […]
Police stop Congress’ ‘Lok Bhawan Chalo’ march in Jammu, several detained
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): Scores of Congress activists, including AICC General Secretary Syed Naseer Hussain and Pradesh Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained as police on Saturday stopped a proposed march to Lok Bhawan here, officials said. The police took action after hundreds of Congress activists gathered at the Maharaja Hari Singh park and […]
Over 6.5 kg heroin dropped by drone from Pakistan seized along IB in Jammu
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): A major cross-border narcotics smuggling attempt was foiled along the International Border on Saturday with the seizure of over 6.5 kg of heroin worth over Rs 40 crore in the R S Pura sector here, officials said. The contraband was recovered during a joint operation of the 165th battalion of Border […]
CRPF committed to welfare of Pulwama martyrs’ families: DG
Srinagar, Feb 14 (KNO): Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) G.P. Singh on Saturday paid tribute to the 40 personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, reiterating the force’s commitment to the welfare of martyrs’ families. Calling the anniversary an “extremely emotional moment,” Singh, said the CRPF and […]
Technology, organic farming key to boosting rural economy: CM Omar
Srinagar, Feb 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said technology-driven and organic solutions would play a key role in strengthening the rural economy, as he inaugurated the annual GONGUL festival at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, CM Omar said the government is prioritising the rural economy […]
Posters against wanted terrorists surface in Doda amid intensified operations
JAMMU, Feb 14 (PTI): In a stepped-up anti-terror drive, police in Doda district have pasted posters at several strategic locations seeking information about active terrorists, including a Pakistani commander of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad identified as Saifullah, officials said on Saturday. The move comes amid heightened security operations in the high-altitude areas across the Jammu […]
VP, PM pay homage to Pulwama terror attack martyrs
NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on this day in 2019 and said every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also paid tributes to the […]