Displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes, emphasising their rightful place in the Valley. However, he expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside […]
Army soldier injured in Kishtwar encounter succumbs, ops on
Jammu, Jan 19: An army soldier, who was injured during the ongoing encounter with terrorists in the Singpura area pf Kishtwar, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, the Army said. In a post on X, the Army’s White Knight Corps said that Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Special Forces made the supreme sacrifice while gallantly […]
MeT issues advisory for moderate to heavy snowfall from Jan 22 onwards
Srinagar, Jan 19: Amid prolonged dry spell that has left region reeling under a staggering 96 per cent rainfall deficit so far this month, weather conditions are set to change significantly with two Western Disturbances expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir in quick succession in next few days. According to a weather advisory issued by […]
Three flights cancelled at Srinagar airport after airspace closure in Delhi
Srinagar, Jan 19: Three flights have been cancelled at the Srinagar International Airport on Monday following the closure of the airspace in Delhi for Republic Day rehearsals and related security measures, officials said. An airport official said that three flights scheduled for today were cancelled due to airspace closure in Delhi, while rest of the […]
Cold conditions persist across Kashmir, Sonamarg coldest at minus 8.3°C
Srinagar, Jan 19: Cold conditions persisted across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with several places in the Kashmir valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, officials said. Sonamarg emerged as the coldest place in the Kashmir region, recording a minimum temperature of minus 8.3 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg, the famous ski resort, registered a low of […]
Woman found tied inside plastic bag in Rajouri, probe initiated
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in Rajouri district, police said. The woman, Azeem Akhtar, was freed and rushed to the GMC Hospital in a serious condition late Sunday, they said. The bag was spotted by some locals in an isolated stretch in the […]
Retired PHE employee booked in Rs 18 lakh migrant relief scam
Srinagar, Jan 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge sheet against a retired PHE Department employee for allegedly posing as a migrant and fraudulently availing relief worth rupees 18.3 lakh, officials said here. They said, the investigations revealed that the accused had unlawfully registered himself and his […]
NDRF pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), saying it has become “the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities.” Extending greetings on the raising day of the force, Shah, in a post on X, said, “Through its significant role in realising […]
Kishtwar Encounter: Search ops resume to hunt down terrorists
Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) After a night-long halt, security forces resumed their search operation on Monday to track down terrorists believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt on Sunday, leading to a gunfight that left eight […]
Lt Guv reviews ongoing development works of Pachokhar Digital Library
JAMMU, JAN 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the ongoing development works of Pachokhar Digital Library dedicated to Nari Shakti at Zamania, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh through virtual mode. The Lieutenant Governor commended the Pachokhar Digital Library initiative aimed at strengthening the resolve of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ by actively promoting girls’ education in […]