Officials review security arrangements at key tourists destinations near Jammu
Jammu, Apr 30 (PTI) A week after the Pahalgam terror attack, a senior police officer visited renowned tourist destinations near Jammu and conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation, an official said on Wednesday. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Shridhar Patil visited Patnitop and adjoining Nathatop and Sanasar located on the old […]
CCS reviews JK security situation
New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is understood to have reviewed the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid speculations about India’s possible response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The CCS took place a day after PM Modi held a meeting with the top […]
Maharashtra man claims terror suspect spoke to him day before Pahalgam attack
Jalna, Apr 30 (PTI) A young man from Jalna city in Maharashtra, who recently returned from Kashmir, has claimed that one of the suspected attackers in the Pahalgam terror case spoke to him a day before the carnage. “Hindu ho kya. You don’t look like you are from Kashmir,” said Adarsh Raut, recalling his interaction […]
Woman dies after allegedly jumping in Jhelum in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 30: An elderly woman died after allegedly jumping into the River Jhelum from a footbridge in the Sonwar- Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Officials said that the woman, a resident of Palpora Sonwar, allegedly jumped into the river from the Aramwari footbridge. He said following the incident, rescue teams of River […]
Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC, IB in 4 districts, India ‘responds effectively’
Jammu, April 30 (PTI) Pakistani troops engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in multiple sectors across four border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian forces to ‘respond effectively’, officials said on Wednesday. The firing, which began with small arms, was reported from the Pargwal sector […]
Pahalgam attack: UK calls for calm amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions
London, Apr 30 (PTI) The UK government called for calm and dialogue between India and Pakistan at a time of heightened tensions in the region following the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahalgam, as the issue has been raised in Parliament. Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer responded to an “Urgent Question” tabled in the House of […]
Pahalgam attack: PM Modi has our full support, says Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, Apr 30(PTI): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah voiced strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid rising tensions with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Calling for national unity and cautioning Islamabad against further provocations, Abdullah said, “We have given our full support to the prime minister. After that, we should not […]
Pahalgam attack: PM Modi says armed forces have full freedom to decide on targets, timing of response
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that the armed forces have “complete operational freedom” to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack, as he chaired a meeting with the top defence establishment. During the high-level meeting, which was attended by Defence […]
96 JKAS officers shifted in major reshuffle in administration
Srinagar, Apr 29: The Government on Tuesday ordered major reshuffle in administration, transferring and posting as many as 96 officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, Rakesh Magotra, JKAS, Member, J&K Services Selection Board, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Department of Forest, Ecology […]
Chief Minister reviews summer preparedness for Jammu division
JAMMU, APR 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the importance of robust inter-departmental coordination to ensure uninterrupted essential services and swift response mechanism during the upcoming summer season across Jammu division. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister assessed the readiness of various departments to address challenges likely to emerge during the summer […]