PM unveils BJP manifesto for LS polls
NEW DELHI, Apr 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP’s Lok Sabha manifesto which has a special focus on the poor, youth, farmers and women, and asserted that the need for a stable government with full majority was necessary when the world was passing through uncertain times. The prime minister handed […]
Amit Shah to address election rally in Jammu next week: BJP
Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address his first election rally in Jammu on April 16, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina said. Raina said Shah is coming to garner support for BJP candidate Jugal Kishore, who is vying for his third term from the Jammu parliamentary constituency. The BJP […]
IED found in Rajouri, destroyed in controlled explosion
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) An improvised explosive device fitted inside a mobile phone box was detected and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion in Rajouri district , officials said. Weighing around 700 grams, the explosive was found in Draj village in the upper reaches of Budhal by police acting on leads gathered during an ongoing […]
Iran fires drones and ballistic missiles at Israel in unprecedented revenge attack
Jerusalem, Apr 14 (AP) Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran had ever launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to […]
Five killed, 4 injured in road mishap at Phagsoo, Doda
Srinagar, Apr 13: At least five persons were killed and four others were injured when a Maruti Suzuki Eco vehicle met with an accident at Khanpura, Phagsoo area of Thathri sub-division in Doda district on Saturday evening. According to reports the accident occurred around 07.15 PM when the vehicle was on its way from Thathri […]
Bad weather forces diversion of 22 flights at Delhi airport
NEW DELHI, Apr 13 (PTI): As many as 22 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Saturday evening due to bad weather, according to an official. Of them, 9 flights were diverted to Jaipur, 8 to Lucknow, 2 to Chandigarh, and 1 each to Varansi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad. The official said 9 flights of […]
Leopard spotted in Malabagh area of Srinagar, wildlife team put on alert
Srinagar, Apr 13: After reports of leopard being spotted in Srinagar outskirts of Rangpora, Elahibagh area surfaced on social media, the Jammu and Kashmir wildlife department has confirmed the presence of the wild animal in the area on Saturday. A senior wildlife official said that they have received “video evidence” about the presence of leopard […]
Mian Altaf denies rumors about his ill health, says he is ready to contest LS polls
Srinagar, Apr 13: Senior National Conference leader and party’s Lok Sabha candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat, Mian Altaf on Saturday said that he was recovering and is ready to contest in the upcoming polls. In a brief video message, Mian Altaf said that he was not feeling good for the last couple of days and was […]
Terror hideout busted in Reasi; arms, explosives recovered
Jammu, Apr 13 (PTI) The security forces here busted a terror hideout on Saturday and recovered arms and ammunition, police said. The hideout was busted during a joint operation by the J-K police and Rashtriya Rifles in the Lancha area of Mahore sub-division in Reasi, a police spokesperson said. Acting on a tip-off, the team […]
Lt Guv pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh on his Birth Anniversary
JAMMU, APR 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to great warrior and military strategist General Zorawar Singh on his Birth Anniversary. The Lt Governor laid wreath at the statue of General Zorawar Singh at a commemorative event organized by J&K Ex-Services League. The Lt Governor said that General Zorawar Singh was a true national […]
