MeT forecast dry weather till April 25, fresh rains thereafter
Srinagar, Apr 21: Generally dry weather has been forecast in Jammu and Kashmir till April 25 but afternoon thunder showers along with hailstorm activity has not been ruled out during the time. In view of the forecast, weather department here advised farmers to resume farm operations from today. A meteorological department official here on Sunday […]
OGW held with pistol, two grenades in Poonch
POONCH/JAMMU, Apr 21 (PTI): An overground worker (OGW) was arrested and a pistol and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. The OGW identified as Qamaruddin, a teacher by profession, was arrested following the recovery of the illegally smuggled weapons from Pakistan from his house at village […]
BJP defends its decision not to field candidates from 3 LS seats in Kashmir
JAMMU, Apr 20 (PTI): Facing criticism for not putting up candidates on the three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday said sometimes “decisions are made to achieve a big goal” and the BJP is supporting “patriotic” parties. Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina said the party is […]
Sajad Lone seeks Apni Party support to consolidate anti-National Conference votes in Baramulla
SRINAGAR, Apr 20 (PTI): People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday sought support from the Apni Party to consolidate all anti-National Conference votes in north Kashmir. Lone, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from north Kashmir’s Baramulla seat, claimed the National Conference benefits from the fragmentation of votes. The People’s Conference chief is contesting […]
IGP Kashmir chairs joint security coordination meeting at Awantipora in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 20: Inspector General of Police Kashmir V.K. Birdi along with IGP CRPF and GOC Victor Force held a joint security review meeting at DPO Awantipora. The meeting was attended by DIG CKR, DIG SKR, all sector commanders of Victor Force, DIGs of CRPF Anantnag /SKOR and all SSsP of South Kashmir, SSP Budgam […]
CS throws open 2-day multi-speciality medical camp at SDH Jagti
JAMMU, APR 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today threw open a 2-day multi-speciality medical camp here at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) at Jagti township here. Those who were present includes Director Health Services, Jammu; Relief Commissioner; ADC, Jammu and other prominent citizens and doctors invited to attend this camp. On this occasion the Chief Secretary […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Reasi
JAMMU, Apr 20 (PTI): A terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday, leading to seizure of some incriminating material, police said. The hideout was busted in Dalas Barneli area in Arnas sub division during a search and cordon operation, which was launched following reliable information about its presence, a police […]
Body of man, missing since March 28 recovered from Jhelum in Sopore
Sopore, Apr 20: The dead body of man, who was missing since March 28, was recovered from river Jhelum in Sopore area of Baramulla district on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that the man was missing from his home in Mapanpora area. He said that his body was seen floating in Jhelum, following […]
CJI Chandrachud urges voters not to miss voting in 2024 general elections
NEW DELHI, Apr 20 (PTI): Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has urged citizens not to miss the opportunity to vote in the general elections, saying that it is the “foremost duties” in a constitutional democracy. In a video message for the Election Commission’s ‘My Vote My Voice’ mission for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, […]
Rains stop as Srinagar reports bright sunshine
Srinagar, Apr 20: Rains relented on Saturday but light rain at scattered places is in store during next 24 hours, weather department here said. Also, night temperature saw a drop and most places recorded below normal temperature. A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received […]