Hizb terror associate held in Poonch
Poonch, July 30: Security forces on Tuesday arrested a terror associate belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit along with arms and ammunition in Mangnar village or Poonch district. Officials said that in a joint operation launched by Police and army one terror associate was arrested in Mangar village. He has been identified as Mohammad Khalil Lone son […]
Govt receives 2 representations for 8th pay panel; no proposal under consideration
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The government has received two representations for the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission, but no such proposal is currently under consideration, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The 8th Pay Commission is due for implementation on January 1, 2026. “Two representations have been received for constitution of 8th Central […]
Man mauled to death by wild bear in Kishtwar
Jammu, Jul 30 (PTI) A 27-year-old man was killed in an attack by a black bear in a forest in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Mohd Cheriya, a resident of Saroor, was attacked by the beast at Halander around 8 am when he was grazing his cattle in the […]
1,477 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp to join Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, Jul 30 (PTI) Amid chants of “Bum Bum Bholey”, more than 1,400 pilgrims left Jammu in the early hours of Tuesday for the twin base camps in Kashmir to join the Amarnath Yatra, officials said. The pilgrims were escorted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police personnel. The 33rd batch of 1,477 pilgrims […]
Man involved in unlawful activities booked under PSA in Rajouri
JAMMU, July 30 (PTI): A man allegedly involved in unlawful activities has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. The accused Mohd Aslam alias Qari was detained under PSA on the orders of district magistrate, Rajouri and lodged in district jail, a […]
Youth ends life in Poonch village
Poonch, July 30: A youth hanged himself, resulting in his death in Mendhar area of Poonch district, sources said Tuesday morning. They said that Mohammad Rukhsar, son of Mohammad Gafoor, a resident of Kasblari in Mendhar, took his life after hanging himself at his home. When contacted, a police official said that they have launched […]
Forces observe ‘suspicious movement’ in Poonch village, search operation launched
Jammu, Jul 30 (PTI) Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation following information about movement of two suspected terrorists in a remote village in Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. The two armed suspects, dressed in black, were seen moving in Salampura village near Dehra Ki Gali late Monday night, they said. Police […]
State bar councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that state bar councils cannot charge more than Rs 650 and Rs 125 for enrolling law graduates from general and SC-ST categories, respectively, as lawyers. The top court held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the state bar councils, which are authorised […]
Security forces conduct precautionary search ops in Rajouri town
Rajouri/Jammu, Jul 30 (PTI) Security forces on Monday conducted a precautionary search operation in Rajouri town in Jammu region, which has seen 15 terror attacks in the last 50 days. Search operations are being conducted in various districts of the region following the incidents in which 10 security personnel and nine pilgrims were killed, and […]
Govt says airlines sensitised to exercise moderation in pricing of air tickets
NEW DELHI, July 29 (PTI): Airlines have been advised to self-regulate as well as sensitised to exercise moderation in pricing of air tickets, the civil aviation ministry told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. There have been persisting concerns over high airfares, especially during peak and festival seasons. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol […]