12 free gas cylinders: Govt says proposal under examination
Jammu, Mar 24: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination. In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma informed […]
Anti-terror operation intensified in Kathua
JAMMU, Mar 24 (PTI): The search operation against a group of infiltrating terrorists in the dense jungles of Kathua district of Jammu region entered the second day on Monday, officials said. The operation led by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat was intensified with additional deployment of commandos, drones and sniffer dogs this morning as […]
Every new GMC to create its tertiary care augmentation plan: CS
JAMMU, MAR 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a detailed review of infrastructure and services upgradation in health sector across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting thoroughly analysed the action taken upon progress on key construction projects, introduction of specialization courses like MD/MS, DM/MCH, and DNB, increase of 50 MBBS seats in […]
Gunfight breaks out in Kathua
Kathua, Mar 22: A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sanyal area of Hiranagar in Kathua district of Jammu, sources said on Sunday. Sources said that on specific inputs about the presence of terrorist in Sanyal, a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area. On intensifying […]
CM Omar Abdullah calls on LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU, Mar 23 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday evening, officials said. The meeting between the two at the Raj Bhawan lasted nearly 15 minutes, the officials said. A Raj Bhawan spokesperson confirmed the meeting but gave no further details.
Terrorist hideout unearthed in Doda
JAMMU, Mar 23 (PTI): A terrorist hideout was unearthed in a remote forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to recovery of a pistol and some ammunition, officials said on Sunday. The hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of local police and Army in […]
Three tourists killed, 14 others injured in Kangan road mishap
Srinagar, Mar 23: Atleast three tourists were killed while as 14 others were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Sunday. Officials said that a Toyota Etios collided with a bus near Gund Kangan resulting in an accident. In this incident three tourists were killed while […]
Strengthen overall security grid: J&K DGP tells officers
Jammu, Mar 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Saturday emphasised the need to enhance the operational preparedness and strengthen the overall security grid. The police chief was speaking at the zonal-level monthly crime review meeting convened by Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti here. The DGP […]
Govt distributes over 64,700 kanals of forest land to ST community
Jammu, Mar 23 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has distributed over 65,490 kanals of forest land to scheduled tribes – Gujjars, Bakerwals, and other forest dwellers in the Union Territory. However, the government has rejected 39,906 out of 46,090 claims for grant of forest land to ST communities under the […]
SC makes public report by Delhi HC CJ into cash at Justice Varma’s house, forms probe panel
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court late on Saturday night uploaded on its website an in-house inquiry report, including photos and videos, into alleged discovery of a huge stash of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. As recommended in the 25-page report, Chief Justice […]