Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing in 8 forward sectors along LoC
Jammu, May 5 (PTI) Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday. This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistan’s unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi […]
CM Omar Abdullah bids farewell to first batch of Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this morning accorded a warm send-off to the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, extending his best wishes for their safe journey and smooth performance of Manasik-e-Hajj. The Chief Minister arrived at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar early this morning, where he interacted with the pilgrims […]
Lieutenant Governor flags off J&K’s 1st batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport
SRINAGAR, MAY 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace […]
AIIMS researchers pioneer breakthrough diagnostic tool for rare genetic disorders
New Delhi, May 4 (PTI) Researchers at the AIIMS-Delhi have developed a powerful new method to diagnose Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, or PCD, a rare and often misdiagnosed genetic disorder affecting the respiratory system. The innovative technique, built around transmission electron microscopy, or TEM, stands to revolutionise the way ciliary disorders are detected and understood. The […]
Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Ramban, three soldiers killed
Ramban/Jammu, May 4 (PTI) Three Army personnel were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 700-feet deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday, officials said. The army truck was part of a convoy moving from Jammu to Srinagar along national highway 44 when the accident occurred near […]
Pakistani troops violate ceasefire along LoC in J-K for 10th day
Jammu, May 4 (PTI) Pakistani troops continued unprovoked small arms firing in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting effective retaliation by the Indian army, officials said on Sunday. The ceasefire violation by Pakistan was reported from eight places spread across five districts in the Union Territory during the […]
Police review security arrangements along Jammu-Pathankot National Highway
Jammu, May 4 (PTI) Senior police officers conducted an extensive review of security arrangements along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway, an official said. Accompanied by Jammu-Samba-Kathua range DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma, IGP (Jammu Zone) Bhim Sen Tuti inspected the highway and the critical installations surrounding it, a police spokesman said. The two officers were joined by […]
First batch of 178 pilgrims departs from Srinagar to perform Hajj
Srinagar, May 4: Tears, prayers, and heartfelt farewells marked an emotional morning at the Haj House in Bemina as the first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir began their spiritual journey to the holy city of Makkah on Sunday. Early morning families gathered to bid goodbye to their loved ones, many of […]
CRPF trooper dismissed from service for concealing marriage to Pakistani national
Jammu, May 3: A paramilitary personnel of Central Reserve Police on Saturday was dismissed from his service after he had concealed his marriage to a Pakistani National. An official said that in a matter of serious concern constable Munir Ahmad of 41 BN of CRPF has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing […]
Omar Abdullah calls on PM Modi, discusses situation in J-K
New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed various issues, including last week’s terror attack in Pahalgam, officials said. The meeting at the prime minister’s residence lasted around 30 minutes, they said. This is the first meeting between the two leaders […]