NIA raids underway in Baramulla, Srinagar
Baramulla/Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids at multiple locations in Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. Preliminary reports said that the raids were being conducted at Baramulla and Srinagar districts in connection with terror funding case. Among the places being raided presently are the residences of Zahoor Ahmed Malla son Bashir Ahmed […]
Three teenage boys drown in Chenab River, rescue operation launched
Jammu, Jun 15: Three teenage boys attending a religious function on the eve of Parkashutsav in Akhnoor sub division area of Jammu district drowned in Chenab river, officials said. They said that during the intervening night on Tuesday and Wednesday, Parkashutsav celebration at Malpur Doomi in Akhnoor, three devotees identified as Labish (17), Ansh (13) […]
Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 15 (PTI) Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter broke out between the terroristsand security forces at Kanjiular in Shopian after the personnel launched a cordon and search operation in the area, they said. Inspector General […]
SDM Uri requests people to safeguard lives of children
Uri, June 14: SDM Uri on Tuesday appealed people not to move near the forest areas to avoid any incident of man animal conflict. “Parents should not allow children to move outside their homes especially in the morning and evening time. The administration is taking necessary measures in consultation with Wildlife Dept to save precious […]
JK reports 18 new covid-19 cases
Srinagar, June 14: Jammu and Kashmir reported 18 new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that fifteen cases were reported from Jammu division and three from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 454373—166563 in Jammu division and 287810 […]
SBI hikes deposit, lending rates
New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) The country’s largest lender SBI has raised its deposit and lending rates following the Reserve Bank’s repo rate hike last week. SBI said interest rates have been raised by 0.20 per cent on domestic term deposits of below Rs 2 crore for select tenors. The revised interest rates on retail domestic […]
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Kulgam village
Srinagar, June 14: An encounter broke out between terrorists and government forces in Mishipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mishipora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired […]
Earthquake of 5.1 Magnitude hits JK
Srinagar, Jun 14: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. They said that an earthquake, with epicentre at Afghanistan-Tajikistan border was felt at 1.05 pm. Strong tremors were felt, causing panic among people, they said. However, there were no reports of any loss of […]
Govt unveils radical changes in recruitment of soldiers
New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) India unveiled a new scheme called “Agnipath” on Tuesday for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, largely on a short-term contractual basis, with an aim to cut the ballooning salary and pensions bill. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the new scheme at a […]
Minor girl killed by wild animal in Boniyar Baramulla
Srinagar, Jun 14: After two incidents in last few days involving killing of two children, a 12-year-old girl has now fallen prey to a predator at Batangi Boniyar in Baramulla district. Reports said that a girl identified as Rutba Manzoor daughter of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was pounced upon by a wild animal and taken away […]