Lieutenant Governor Joins Padyatra in Udhampur for Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir
JAMMU, APR 27: In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said […]
Ahead of HM’s visit, Ladakh gets five new districts
Leh, Apr 27: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Ladakh, the administration of the Union Territory has notified the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass—taking the total number of districts in the Union Territory from two to seven. The decision was announced by the Lieutenant Governor’s office, Vinai […]
Udhampur bus accident: LG meets injured at government hospital
Jammu, Apr 27 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Government Medical College hospital in Udhampur to enquire about the well-being of those who sustained injuries in the recent road accident in the hilly district, a Lok Bhavan spokesperson said. At least 21 people were killed and 51 others injured […]
Police officer calls for high degree of surveillance on terror supporters in Reasi
Jammu, April 27 (PTI) A senior police official reviewed the operational preparedness of security forces, directing them to maintain surveillance on anti-national elements and overground workers to prevent any disturbance to peace in the Reasi district. According to an official statement, during his visit to the mountainous belt of the district on Sunday, Reasi Senior […]
Interstate LeT module: NIA takes over case, gets remand of five terrorists
JAMMU, Apr 27 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency has taken over the case related to the recent unearthing of an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning on Monday, officials said. On April 7, Jammu and Kashmir police achieved a major success in its […]
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz, asks US to end blockade, officials say
Cairo, Apr 27 (AP) Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear programme, two regional officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday, as the country’s foreign minister made a visit to Russia, which he said was an opportunity to consult with Moscow regarding the war against […]
School affiliated with banned outfit declared ‘unlawful entity’
SRINAGAR, Apr 27 (PTI): A school allegedly run by individuals affiliated with a banned organisation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir has been declared an “unlawful entity” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg issued a two-page order based on the dossier presented by Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian […]
Six held with drugs, assets worth Rs 73 lakh attached in Udhampur
Jammu, Apr 27 (PTI) Six persons were taken into custody during an intensified anti-narcotics crackdown, with police recovering contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. In a parallel action, properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached […]
RS Chairman accepts merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the Upper House to three. After this transition, the BJP’s strength in the Upper House has increased to 113. Raghav […]
Wanted gangster held after exchange of fire with police in Miran Sahib
Jammu, Apr 27: A wanted gangster and drug smuggler was apprehended after an exchange of fire with police in the Miran Sahib area here late Sunday night, officials said. An official said that a police party acting on specific intelligence laid a strategic trap near the designated area to intercept Abhineet Singh alias Nagi and […]