CBI records statement of family of JK man tricked into fighting for Russian army
Srinagar, Mar 31 (PTI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recorded the statements of the family members of Azad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri man who was allegedly unwittingly thrust into the Russia-Ukraine conflict after being deceived. The agency recorded their statements recently after filing an FIR against 19 people and visa consultancy firms linked […]
President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian honour, on Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence here. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit […]
Over 1,000 probationary police officers undergoing training at army’s counter-terror facility in Doda
Jammu, Mar 31 (PTI) Over 1,000 probationary police officers, including 62 deputy superintendents of police, are undergoing a six-week long training at the Army’s counter-terror White Knight Corps battle school in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said. The integrated training programme — a first of its kind in the Union Territory grappling with over […]
Girl dies after falling from building in Handwara north Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: A 2-year-old girl died on Sunday afternoon after she fell from the attic of her two-storey house in Sheikhpora Haril of north Kashmir’s Handwara. An eyewitness said that a girl identified as Anjum Fayaz Daughter of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat a resident of Sheikhpora Haril Handwara fell down from the attic of her […]
Night temp drops below normal at many places in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: Night temperature dropped on Sunday while more rains lashed plains and higher reaches received snowfall including Gulmarg, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Batote received 30.0mm of rain during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours followed by Kokernag with 26.2mm, Pahalgam 25.2mm, Qazigund 21.4mm, Srinagar 20.0mm, Banihal 19.8mm, […]
PM Modi greets people on Easter
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on Easter and hoped that the message of renewal and optimism reverberates all over. In a post on X, Modi said, “May this day inspire us all to come together, fostering unity and peace. Wishing everyone a joyful Easter.” “On Easter, we hope […]
LS polls: Security forces hold flag marches across Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 30 (PTI) Security forces conducted flag marches across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday to instil a sense of security and confidence among the voters ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, officials said. Of the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir, Anantnag-Rajouri will go to polls on May 7, Srinagar on May 13 and […]
Police attaches residential house of Narco-smuggler in Uri Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 30: Police in Baramulla attached a double-storeyed residential house of a hardcore narco-smuggler in Uri Baramulla. “Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Police in Baramulla attached properties (double-storeyed residential house worth approx. Rs. 30.00 lacs) belonging to notorious drug peddler namely Azad Ahmad Mir son of Abdl Aziz Mir resident of Dardkote Uri, […]
DSEK withdraws recognition of private school in Budgam
Srinagar, Mar 30: The School Education Department has cancelled the recognition of a Private School in Budgam for not ‘cooperating and implementing’ orders from competent authorities. Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in a order said that the Chief Education Officer Budgam has intimated that the enquiry Committee constituted by him approached the School Management […]
Police establishes election related Helpline in Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 30: In view of upcoming General Lok Sabha Elections 2024, J&K Police has established 24×7 Election Related Helpline in Baramulla to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process. In order to address election-related queries and concerns, J&K Police District Baramulla established a dedicated 24×7 election helpline number +91 959 676 7768 at […]
