BJP MLA booked for alleged involvement in govt contractor’s murder
Faizabad (UP): A government contractor was shot dead at his residence here and police have booked the BJP MLA from Goshainganj for his alleged involvement in the crime, officials said. However, the BJP legislator, Indra Pratap, has denied any role in the killing. The contactor, Ajay Pratap Singh (40), was killed at his residence in […]
Volcano tsunami’ hits Indonesia, 43 killed, nearly 600 injured
JAKARTA: At least 43 people have been killed and over six hundred people have been wounded in a tsunami that hit Indonesia on Saturday. The tsunami is likely to have been caused by a volcano known as the “child” of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said. The death toll is likely to increase. The waves hit […]
Youth tries to loot ATM, gets caught
Srinagar: Police on Friday night arrested a 19-year-old youth after he allegedly made a failed bid to loot the ATM of ICICI bank in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports reaching GNS said the security guard of the ATM situated at Kadlibal, Pampore overpowered the youth when he struck in the ATM and […]
Police version regarding Arwani grenade attack
Srinagar: After six paramilitary CRPF troopers were injured when suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a patrol party at Arwani area of Bijbehara, J&K Police has issued a statement regarding the incident. The statement is produced here verbatim: “Today evening from a crowd in Arwani Bijbehara at District Anantnag, terrorists lobbed a grenade towards security forces. […]
Governor condoles death of Kashmiri labourers in Uttarakhand landslide
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday expressed grief over the death of seven Kashmiri labourers in a landslide near the construction site of Char Dham all-weather road in Uttarakhand. The Governor extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and announced ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of […]
Girl goes missing in Rajouri, traced within hours
Jammu: A teenage girl who went missing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district was traced within hours, police said Saturday. A woman from a village in Kalakote lodged a police complaint in which she stated that her daughter did not return home after leaving for market, they said. A missing report was lodged and an alert […]
Written test for Jr Assistant posts on Dec 28
Kargil: According to Secretary, DSSRB/ Deputy Director, Employment and Counselling Centre, LAHDC, Kargil, the candidates who have been shortlisted for the Multiple Choice Based Written Examination for the post of Junior Assistant are informed that the examination is scheduled to be held on December 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Indoor Stadium, Kargil.
Facing power shortage of 900 MW in Kashmir: PDD Chief Engineer
Srinagar: Over frequent power curtailment in the Valley, Power Development Department (PDD) Chief Engineer, Hashmat Qazi blamed people for resorting to overload during winters, saying the department is currently facing power deficit of 900 Megawatt (MW) in Kashmir. Talking to a local news agency, Qazi said that the department is currently facing power deficit of […]
Six troopers injured in Grenade blast in Arwani
Srinagar: At least six paramilitary CRPF troopers were injured when suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a patrol party at Arwani area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir on Saturday afternoon. Police sources said that amidst stone pelting at Arwani, some miscreants lobbed one grenade on a CRPF party resulting in splinter injuries to six CRPF […]
Contact traffic units before planning journey on Jmu-Sgr highway: Police
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir traffic police has advised the people to contact traffic control rooms before embarking on a journey on Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Besides, police also requested the public to drop their suggestions, queries complaints, feedback on its website, facebook, twitter and whatsapp. A statement issued here reads that, the sudden landslides and inclement […]
