AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, cites surplus of available updated vaccines
New Delhi, May 8 (PTI) UK-based pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca has started global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, which was provided in India as ‘Covishield’ in partnership with Serum Institute of India, days after it admitted to rare side effects of blood clotting and low platelet counts. The withdrawal has been initiated due to a surplus […]
Northern Army commander reviews operational preparedness of troops in Poonch
Jammu, May 8 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar visited troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and exhorted them to maintain a high state of morale and motivation. The commander also commended the troops for their professionalism in challenging conditions, the Army said. “Lt Gen M V Suchindra […]
Man killed over land dispute in Jammu; police conduct multiple raids
Jammu, May 7 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir police has stepped up their efforts in the ongoing investigation into the murder of a person over a land dispute here and have conducted multiple raids at the residences of suspects, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on May 1, when Avtar Singh (40), son of […]
Killing of IAF corporal, village defence guard: Search operation intensified in Jammu
Jammu, May 7 (PTI) Security forces have intensified the search operations in the twin-border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region to track down the terrorists responsible for attacking an IAF convoy that claimed the life of a corporal rank personnel, officials said on Tuesday. The agencies have also expanded the scope of operation […]
Woman drug peddler arrested in Kathua with cash, heroin
Jammu, May 7 (PTI) A woman drug peddler was arrested in Kathua district on Tuesday and cash and heroin was recovered from her possession, police said. Acting on information, a police team intercepted a woman at a checkpoint in Rajbagh area and recovered heroin, Rs 15,670 cash and a mobile in Khanpur area, they said. […]
Top TRF ‘commander’ among 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam: Officials
Srinagar, May 7 (PTI) Two terrorists, including a top “commander” of Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot TRF who was involved in several cases of killing of policemen and civilians, were eliminated by security forces in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday, officials said. One of the slain terrorists has been identified as Basit Dar, […]
ACB arrests Naib Tehsildar Khrew for ‘accepting’ bribe
Srinagar, May 07: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said to have trapped and arrested Naib Tehsildar Khrew, Pulwama while a Constable was also held for allegedly facilitating the offence. As per a statement issued here, the anti graft body said that it received a complaint against Naib Tehsildar, Khrew, District Pulwama alleging therein that the […]
SC commences hearing on Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was given a note by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the ED, […]
J&K to witness dry, hot weather till May 10: MeT
Srinagar, May 7: Mainly dry and “hot” weather has been forecast over Jammu and Kashmir till May 10. “Mainly dry and hot weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir,” said meteorological department here in a statement for the forecast during the next 24 hours and subsequent two days. However, the MeT department has said that […]
Hajj 2024: First flight with 320 pilgrims to take off from Srinagar on May 9
Srinagar, May 07: A total of 7008 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will be embarking on the holy journey to Mecca and Madina this year, with first flight scheduled to leave Srinagar International Airport on May 09, officials said. Executive officer of the J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujhat Quershi reiterated the committee’s dedication to […]
