Three workers found mysteriously dead in Udhampur, probe launched
Udhampur, Feb 26: Three workers died under mysterious conditions in Chenani area of Udhampur district, even as police have launched investigation into the matter, officials said on Monday. An official said that three persons who were working as labourers in Gantwal Kalori area were found dead under mysterious circumstances. He said that the cause of […]
Rajouri attack case: NIA chargesheets five persons including three Pak based LeT handlers
New Delhi, Feb 26: Pushing ahead with its efforts to destroy and dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted five accused, including three absconding Pakistan-based handlers of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, in the Rajouri attacks case of January 2023. In a statement, issued here the […]
Fire damages oldest mosque in Kargil ahead of ‘Shab-e-Barat’ prayers
Kargil, Feb 26 (PTI) A fire damaged one of the oldest Shia mosques here in the Union Territory of Ladakh, hours before the start of night prayers of ‘Shab-e-Barat’, officials said on Monday. The fire broke out at Balti Bazar masjid at 6.15 pm Sunday and within no time engulfed the entire structure, an official […]
PM Modi lays foundation stone to redevelop Mata Vaishno Devi railway station in J&K
Jammu, Feb 26 (PTI) The Mata Vaishno Devi railway station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra city will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs 40 crore to enhance the existing facilities and introduce new amenities for passengers. The step is part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme under which Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday […]
PC announces Sajad Gani Lone as Lok Sabha candidate for North Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference on Monday declared its president Sajad Gani Lone as the Lok Sabha candidate from north Kashmir. In a statement, issued here, the party general secretary Imran Reza Ansari said that the decision has been taken after extensive discussions with party leaders and workers over the past two […]
EC ropes in banks, post offices to spread voter awareness ahead of LS polls
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) The Election Commission on Monday roped in banks and post offices to spread voter awareness as part of its efforts to increase voting percentage in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The poll panel has often expressed concern over urban and youth apathy with many registered voters not turning up at […]
Several Indians discharged from Russian army following India’s demand: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Several Indians who worked as support staff to the Russian army were discharged following India’s demand, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. It said India remains committed, as a matter of “top priority”, to actively pursuing with the Russian authorities all the relevant cases of Indian nationals […]
MeT forecasts ‘scattered to fairly widespread’ light rains, snow in JK
Srinagar, Feb 26: The weather department here has forecast light rain and snow at “scattered to fairly widespread” places in Jammu and Kashmir from Monday night to forenoon of Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that on February 28-29, partly to generally cloudy weather is expected with possibility of light rain and snow at […]
Rusted grenade found in Kishtwar
Kishtwar/Jammu, Feb 25 (PTI) A rusted grenade was found on the roadside in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, police said. Kishtwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Qayoom said the explosive device was noticed at Zargar Mohalla by a local resident, who immediately informed the police. Qayoom said a bomb disposal squad was […]
Government official booked for rape in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 25 (PTI) A government official was booked for rape following a complaint by his domestic help in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, police on Sunday said. The accused Yawar Amin, an employee of the Public Works Department presently posted as an assistant engineer in Samagra Shiksha Ramban, is on the run and efforts […]