PDD employee dies of electrocution in Srinagar’s Parimpora
Srinagar, Feb 14: A PDD inspector on Wednesday died due to electric shock in Parimpora area of Srinagar when he was carrying out some repair work, officials said. An official said that the PDD inspector identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad of Chattabal got electrocuted when he was carrying out some repair works. He said that soon […]
Wholesale inflation eases to 0.27 pc in January
New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI) The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased in January to 0.27 per cent, mainly due to moderation in prices of food items. WPI inflation was at 0.73 per cent in December 2023. The WPI inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and had turned positive in November […]
LG pays tributes to Pulwama heroes on fifth anniversary of attack
Jammu, Feb 14 (PTI) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday paid tributes to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack in Pulwama district on this day in 2019. The CRPF personnel were killed when a Pakistan-linked suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the CRPF convoy. In […]
MeT predicts ‘extended wet spell’ from Feb 19-21 in J&K, issues advisory
Srinagar, Feb 14: Weatherman on Wednesday forecast “extended wet spell” in Jammu and Kashmir from Saturday night onwards till afternoon of February 21. “A couple of moderate to intense Western Disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from February 17 afternoon onwards,” a meteorological department official here said. Under the influence of the […]
Murder accused undertrial commits suicide in jail
Jammu, Feb 14 (PTI) A man facing trial for allegedly killing his mother and a minor daughter in October last year has committed suicide inside his jail here, officials said on Wednesday. Jagdev Singh (37), alias Michael, was found hanging with his trousers inside his cell at the Amphalla district jail on Tuesday evening, the […]
Lt Governor launches ‘J&K Sambhaav Utsav -2024’ in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, FEB 13: On the eve of Basant Panchami, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched ‘J&K Sambhaav Utsav-2024’, organized by Resident Commission Jammu Kashmir at J&K House, New Delhi today. The Lt Governor also launched Information-cum-facilitation hub ‘Hello J&K’; Digital Photography, Painting and Singing competitions for Youth on the theme “Know Jammu Kashmir” and […]
Terrorist involved in killing of two Punjab residents in Srinagar arrested: Police
Srinagar, Feb 13: Police Tuesday said to have solved the February 7 attack case in which two Punjab residents were killed stating that the terrorist Adil Manzoor Langoo of Srinagar has been arrested. “Many suspects were picked up and clinching evidences led to the arrest of Adil Manzoor Langoo, who on the directions of a […]
Hardcore criminal wanted in 17 FIRs arrested in Samba
Jammu, Feb 13 (PTI) A hardcore criminal who was wanted in over a dozen cases, including attempt to murder and drug peddling, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, police said on Tuesday. Kapil Sharma alias “Jimmy”, a resident of Jammu, was arrested from Bari Brahmana police station as a follow up to the […]
ED files prosecution complaints against 21 accused in JK illegal arms licenses case
Srinagar, Feb 13: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against 21 accused in a case linked to illegal arms licenses case in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement, issued here the ED filed the prosecution complaint against 21 accused which includes the then arms license authorities Rajeev Ranjan (IAS) and Itrat Hussain […]
Farooq informs ED he is not in Srinagar, wont depose on Tuesday
Srinagar, Feb 13 (PTI) Summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has informed the agency he will not appear before it here on Tuesday as he is out of town, official sources said. They said the Lok Sabha member from Srinagar has communicated it to the ED […]