Respite from intense cold wave in Kashmir, mercury rises slightly
Srinagar, Dec 15 (PTI) Kashmir saw a slight respite from the intense cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures rose across the valley, though they remained below the freezing point, the meteorological department officials said on Sunday. The summer capital, Srinagar, recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, an improvement from minus 4.6 degrees Celsius […]
Couple held with heroin in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) A man and his wife were arrested here on Sunday on drug peddling charges and 28 grams of heroin was seized from them, a police official said. A police patrolling party intercepted Rahul Singh Jamwal and his wife Shagun Chandel at Channi Himmat as they roaming in the area raising suspicion, […]
Govt committed to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh by March 2026: Amit Shah
RAIPUR, Dec 15 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government were committed to eradicate the menace of Naxalism from the state before March 31, 2026. When Chhattisgarh becomes free of Naxalism, the entire country will get rid of the menace, Shah said addressing the President’s Police Colour […]
Sakeena Itoo, Javed Rana visit Kotranka following tragic deaths in Budhaal village
KOTRANKA, (RAJOURI), DEC 15: In the wake of seven tragic deaths due to an unidentified health illness in two families from Badhaal village, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo and Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today visited Sub-Division Kotranka to […]
Principal Secretary asks KPDCL to ensure strict adherence to power curtailment schedule
SRINAGAR, DEC 15: Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H. Rajesh Prasad, today had a review meeting regarding the status of power scenario in the Union Territory here at Civil Secretariat. “Ensure strict adherence to the power curtailment schedule besides avoiding unscheduled cuts,” the Principal Secretary asked the PDD officers. Present in the meeting were […]
Amarnath Yatra 2024: Lieutenant Governor felicitates members of Langar Organisations, NGOs
NEW DELHI, DEC 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the members of Langar Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) participated in offering Food, Langar (Community Kitchen) and other services to pilgrims during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2024. At a felicitation ceremony held at Resident Commission’s office, the Lieutenant Governor expressed his gratitude to all the stakeholders […]
Pakistani drone with narcotics seized near IB in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) A Pakistani drone carrying nearly half a kg of high-grade narcotic substance was seized by the Border Security Force near the International Border here, officials said on Sunday. The quadcopter entered India from across the border and was seized from the Chinaz Border Outpost area in the Arnia sector late Saturday, […]
NC MP gives notice in LS for impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge
Srinagar, Dec 14 (PTI) National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said he has submitted a notice in the Lok Sabha to bring an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his remarks at a VHP event. “Submitted this impeachment motion today with signatures of more […]
Subsidised helicopter service approved for Jammu-Mendhar route
JAMMU, DEC 14: In a significant development for the people of the Mendhar sector in Poonch district, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded approval to a new subsidized helicopter route connecting Jammu-Poonch-Mendhar with an additional option of Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route. An official communication from the MHA states, “The proposal of the UT of J&K […]
Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader, not take it for granted: Omar Abdullah
NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (PTI): Acknowledging growing discontent among INDIA bloc partners with the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked the party to justify its leadership role in the alliance instead of taking it for granted. Abdullah, while recognising the Congress’ significant position as a pan-India party and the largest opposition […]