Terrorists, security forces exchange fire in Poonch
JAMMU, Apr 15 (PTI): A brief exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. The gunfire rattled the Lasana village of Surankote Monday night when security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of terrorists, the officials […]
MEA needs to use diplomatic might to remove negative travel advisories for JK: Omar
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Ministry of External Affairs should influence western countries to withdraw advisories asking their citizens not to visit Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will be the biggest proof that the situation has changed for better in the region. He said his government would […]
Bear kills several cattle at Boniyar in Baramulla
Srinagar, Apr 14: A wild bear has unleashed terror in Babagail Limber Boniyar along LoC, after killing eight cattle in two weeks. Local residents said that on midnight of Saturday and Sunday a bear attacked the cow shed of Subhan Ahanger, Killing two goats and injured two cows. Similarly, on 28 March bear attacked the […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Manufacturing Unit of Superior Polymers India Private Limited at Kathua
JAMMU, APR 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today virtually inaugurated the Manufacturing Unit of Superior Polymer India Private Limited at Kathua. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Superior Group of Industries and the members of Superior Polymer India Private Limited on their new venture and conveyed his best wishes. He said the commencement of this greenfield […]
Seven people injured in Sinthantop road mishap
Srinagar, Apr 14: At least seven people were injured in a road accident at Asianhot Sinthantop Larnoo area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday. Official said that a Tata Intra (Chota Hati) vehicle bearing registration number JP03P-2493 met with an accident near Sinthantop. In this incident seven people were injured, who were shifted to […]
Two people injured in leopard attack in Kupwara
Srinagar, Apr 14: At least two people including a woman were injured in a leopard attack in Kralpora area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. Officials said that a leopard attacked two persons when they were working in their agriculture land at Aloosa Kralpora, leaving them injured. They were immediately shifted by locals to […]
One killed, nine injured in Banihal road mishap: Officials
Srinagar, Apr 14: One person was killed while nine others sustained injuries in a road accident near Banihal in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday. An official said that the accident occurred around 4:00 AM when a Tata Mobile vehicle carrying eleven members of two Bakarwal families from Tehsil Teryath in Rajouri district […]
Soldier injured in landmine blast near LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) An army man got injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said late Sunday evening. The landmine went off when a group of soldiers was patrolling a forward area in the Balakote sector of Mendhar, they said. They said the soldier suffered injuries […]
Country dedicated to social justice due to Ambedkar’s inspiration: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Apr 14 (PTI): Paying tributes to Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that it is due to his inspiration that the country is today dedicated to realising the dream of social justice. His principles and ideas will strengthen and speed up the building of an […]
Andhra man found wandering near IB in Jammu; reunited with family
Jammu, Apr 13 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday said that a 50-year-old man, who was recently found wandering near the International Border (IB) in Akhnoor sector here, was reunited with his family. Venkata Rao, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, was missing from home for the last three months and his safe return brought […]