Thousands throng Vaishno Devi shrine on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Jammu, Apr 9 (PTI) Thousands of devotees from across the country thronged the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir as the nine-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ commenced on Tuesday. ‘Shat Chandi Maha Yagya’, a special havan organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), was performed at the holy […]
Ex-cop wanted in triple murder, drug trafficking arrested
Jammu, Apr 9 (PTI) A former police constable wanted in a triple murder and drug trafficking here has been arrested, officials said. According to police, Sadeeque Ali, who is involved in serious crimes in various areas of Jammu region, had been evading arrest after jumping bail during his trial before the Court of the Additional […]
PM Modi greets people on Navratri, various festivals
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the start of Navratri and also the traditional Indian new year, which is celebrated in the form of various festivals across India. In a post in Hindi on X, Modi said, “Best wishes to all my family members of the country […]
Night temp drops as MeT forecasts rain from April 10 evening
Srinagar, April 9: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather during next 24 hours and possibility of light rain and snow at many places towards evening of April 10, night temperature recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 5.6°C against 5.8°C on […]
Traffic resumes on Mughal Road
Jammu, Apr 8 (PTI) The Mughal Road, connecting Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region with Shopian in south Kashmir, reopened for one-way traffic on Monday after being closed for more than three months due to heavy snowfall, officials said. Movement is being allowed from Poonch and Rajouri to Shopian, they said. “After a three-month […]
Police booked three miscreants under PSA
Srinagar, Apr 8: Police in Baramulla booked three persons under PSA for their continuous involvement in anti-national activities, after obtaining formal detention orders from competent authority, a police spokesman said Monday. The three accused persons identified as Mysir Majeed Malik son of Abdul Majeed resident of Seriwarpora Pattan, Abdul Ahad Dar son of Ghulam Mohd […]
ACB files chargesheet against ex cop in bribery case in Jammu
Srinagar, Apr 8: The Anti Corruption Bureau Jammu on Monday produced a chargesheet against a former cop in a bribery case. According to a statement issued here the chargesheet was filed in case FIR No. 03/2023 P/S ACB-Jammu U/S 7 of P.C Act 1988, against Mohammad Sultan then SgCT posted as Munshi at Police Post […]
Congress manifesto aims to make country stronger: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Apr 8 (PTI) The Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections aims to make the country stronger and maintain its secular credentials, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said on Monday. “I don’t think the manifesto is to break the country. I think the manifesto is to make the country strong and to keep it […]
Shoppers throng markets in Kashmir ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Srinagar, Apr 8 (PTI) Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan. Bakeries, confectioneries, mutton and chicken outlets, readymade garments and crockery stores witnessed a […]
DSEK notifies new school timings for Kashmir zone
Srinagar, Apr 8: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday changed school timing for Kashmir division with effect from April-12. According to an order issued here the DSEK said that the timing for the schools falling under Srinagar municipal limits would be 9 Am to 3 Pm. It also said that the timing for […]