Custodian land ‘grab’ case: Incriminating documents, digital evidence seized in Jammu, says ED
JAMMU, Aug 25 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has seized various incriminating documents and digital devices during recent raids at multiple locations here against some revenue department officials as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged grabbing of custodian land. At least nine locations in Jammu and one in Udhampur […]
Supreme Court lists J&K statehood matter on Oct 10, refuses urgent hearing
New Delhi, Aug 25: The Supreme Court on Monday refused urgent hearing on Jammu and Kashmir statehood matter, stating that the matter will be heard on October 10 this year. According to reports the counsel for petitioners today sought urgent hearing on the statehood matter. “I am seeking early listing of a contempt petition relating […]
Victims of crime, their heirs can file appeal against acquittal of accused: SC
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that victims of crime, including their legal heirs, can file an appeal against acquittal of the accused. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said the right of a victim of a crime must be placed on […]
India alerts Pakistan about potential flood in Tawi river: Report
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (PTI): India has alerted Pakistan about a potential flood in the Tawi River, a media report said on Monday, even as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. Citing official sources, The News reported that India has contacted Pakistan to share information about possible flooding. There […]
Four persons injured in road mishap at Shopian in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 25: Four persons were injured after two motorcycles collided at Chotipora srossing in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports said that a collision took place between two motorcycles bearing registration numbers JK22A-7527 and JK22D-0655, resulting in injuries to four persons. The injured have been identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Chohan son of Mohammad […]
Drones sighted near LoC in Poonch, search operation underway
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 25 (PTI) Security forces have launched a search operation after around half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan were sighted hovering over several forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, […]
JKBOSE postpones annual Pvt exam of 10th, 11th classes
Srinagar, Aug 24: In view of inclement weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Sunday postponed annual private examination of 10th and 11th standard that were scheduled to be held on Monday. “The examination of papers scheduled to be held tomorrow of Secondary School Examination (Class 10th) and HSE Part-1st (Class 11th), […]
Amid bad weather, Jammu schools to remain closed tomorrow
Jammu, Aug 24: Amid bad weather conditions, Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Sunday said that all government and private schools across the division shall remain closed on Monday. “In view of the inclement and adverse weather conditions, it is ordered that all Government as well as private schools of Jammu division shall remain closed […]
JKSSB cancels JE electrical exams
Srinagar, Aug 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) Sunday cancelled OMR based examination for the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) that was slated to be conducted today. JKSSB in an order said that the OMR based written examination for the posts of Junior Engineer (Electrical, Power Development Department was scheduled to be […]
Rajnath Singh meets cloudburst survivors at GMC Jammu, reviews rescue efforts
Jammu, Aug 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Jammu to review the situation following the recent cloudburst in the Chashoti village of Kishtwar district that left 64 people dead. An official said that due to adverse weather conditions, he could not travel to the cloudburst-affected site in Chashoti. “Instead, he visited Government Medical […]