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 […]
MeT forecasts dry weather for next 24 hours in JK
Srinagar, June 14: Amid forecast for “mainly dry weather” during next 24 hours, minimum temperatures recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. “Mainly dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir divisions,” said a meteorological department official here regarding forecast for next 24 hours. “Isolated to scattered light rain/ths are expected for […]
India sees 6,594 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) India logged a single day rise of 6,594 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,32,36,695, while the active cases have increased to 50,548, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The active cases comprise 0.12 per cent of the total infections, while […]
Maha ATS arrests man from J&K in terror funding case
Pune, Jun 14 (PTI) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested a man from Doda in a case of recruitment of operatives for a terrorist organisation and funding, an ATS official said on Tuesday. With this, the state ATS has nabbed four people so far since May this year in the terror funding and recruitment case. […]
Two LeT terrorists killed in Bemina encounter: Police
Srinagar, June 14: Abdullah Gojri a Pak terrorist and a local operative of LeT Adil Hussain Mir were killed in a brief shootout in Bemina area of Srinagar district late night on Monday. In series of Tweet by ‘Kashmir Police Zone’ while quoting IGP Kashmir, it wrote, “As per the documents and other incriminating materials, […]
Aadhar authentication made compulsory for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday said pilgrims intending to undertake the Amarnath Yatra will have to furnish their Aadhar card or submit to Aadhar authentication voluntarily. “In pursuance to Rule 5 of the Aadhar Authentication for Good Governance (Social welfare, innovation, Knowledge) Rules 2020, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir […]
JK reports 07 fresh positive cases
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: The Government today informed that 07fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 03from Jammu division and 04 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 454355. Moreover, 05 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals from Jammu division. The Bulletin […]
LG calls for strong action to destroy terror ecosystem in JK
Nagrota (Jammu), Jun 13 (PTI) Pitching for strong action against the terror eco-system in the hinterland and on the border, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said better coordination by security agencies is needed to deal with continuous attempts by outside forces to foment trouble in the union territory. Sinha said the […]
Refrain from advertising online betting platforms: I&B Ministry to media outlets
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday advised the print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms, saying betting and gambling are illegal in “most parts” of the country and pose significant financial and socio-economic risk for consumers. The ministry said the advisory has been issued […]