Pak drones sighted in Jammu, Pathankot
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) Pakistani drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot tonight and Indian military is engaging them, military officials said. The drones were sighted a day after India thwarted attempts by Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles. “Drones have been sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot. […]
At least 24 airports closed for civilian flights till May 15
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. […]
LG Sinha visits shelling-hit villages in Uri north Kashmir
SRINAGAR, May 9 (PTI): The morale of soldiers is high and the Indian Army is ready to deal with any situation, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday after visiting villages affected by Pakistani shelling in the Uri sector. The Jammu and Kashmir administration is ensuring that people in Uri do not […]
Govt makes key appointments in Jal Shakti Department
SRINAGAR, MAY 9: In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the elevation and appointment of two senior officers in the Jal Shakti Department. Upon their elevation, I/c Superintending Engineer, Mohammad Taj Chowdhary has been appointed as Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir on incharge basis, while I/c Superintending Engineer, Tirath Ram, […]
CM Omar Abdullah visits camps in Jammu, Samba
JAMMU, MAY 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rushed to Jammu to take stock of the situation following heightened tensions, drone attacks in Jammu and intense shelling in border districts of Jammu. With airports closed, the Chief Minister proceeded to Jammu by road early morning. Chief Minister visited several camps and lodgement centres in Jammu […]
India-Pak conflict: Centre empowers Army chief to mobilise Territorial Army for support
NEW DELHI, May 9 (PTI): The central government has empowered the Army Chief to call out “every officer and every enrolled person” of the Territorial Army (TA) to provide for essential guard or to be embodied to support or supplement the regular Army. The move comes in the wake of the ongoing military conflict between […]
J&K Haj Committee cancels May 10 flight, says revised schedule to be communicated accordingly
Srinagar, May 9: Amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, the Haj flights from Srinagar International Airport continue to be cancelled for the third consecutive day while as the flight scheduled for Saturday has also been cancelled. The Jammu & Kashmir Haj Committee on Friday, in a notification announced the cancellation of Flight number […]
Amit Shah reviews security along Indo-Pak border, airports with top officials
NEW DELHI, May 9 (PTI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International […]
Rajnath reviews security situation with CDS, 3 service chiefs
NEW DELHI, May 9 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the national security scenario with the top military leadership, a day after Pakistan’s attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled. Every aspect of the evolving security situation was discussed in the meeting, it is learnt. The meeting […]
No need for panic buying: Oil Cos assure public of ample fuel stocks
NEW DELHI, May 9(PTI): Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s largest oil firm, on Friday said ample stocks of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG are available in the country and there is no need for panic buying of fuel. The statement comes after social media was flooded with posts and videos showing people queuing […]