Man dies as reversing fire tender hits him at Pahalgam
Srinagar: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district early Tuesday, official said. Though no casualties were reported in the blaze, an employee of another nearby hotel was killed when he was allegedly hit by a fire tender that was reversing after the firefighting operation. Officials said the […]
NC MP Chowdhary Ramzan expresses concerns over Indians stranded in Gulf
New Delhi: National Conference Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan MP on Tuesday raised concerns in Parliament over the safety of Indian nationals stranded in Gulf countries and urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure their security and relocation where necessary. Speaking in the House, Ramzan said several Indians, including businessmen, workers, pilgrims and students from […]
Navratri celebrations: Railways to Add Extra Sleeper Coach in Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express
Jammu: The Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has decided to attach an additional sleeper coach to the Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express in view of the expected surge in passengers during the Navratri festival, officials said on Tuesday. The additional coach will be attached to Train No. 13151/13152 (Kolkata–Jammu Tawi–Kolkata Express) from March 20 to April 2 to […]
CS reviews youth sports initiatives, emphasises wider participation across JK
Over 35 lakh youth already engaged in sports activities this year JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, with a special focus on expanding youth engagement in sports and creative activities across all […]
Dip in temperature raise fears of damage to Almond, plum blossoms in Pulwama, Budgam
Farmers worry that weather change may affect flowering stage and reduce yield Pulwama: Rainfall resulting in noticeable drop in temperature across the plains of South and Central Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Budgam districts, has triggered fresh concerns among fruit growers about possible damage to almond and plum blossoms. On Sunday and Monday rainfall has […]
Former minister Gharu Ram rejoins Congress in Jammu
Jammu: Former minister Gharu Ram on Monday rejoined the Congress along with his supporters here, pledging to work for strengthening the party at the grassroots level, a party spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir PCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra, working president Raman Bhalla and president of District Congress Committee (Jammu Rural) Neeraj Kundan warmly welcomed Ram […]
1.60 lakh additions in annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted
Jammu: More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were deleted and 2.29 lakh corrections carried out, according to official data. Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included “duplicate” and “shifted” entries, in the annual […]
Dy CM seeks security cover review
Asks for bullet-proof vehicle after attack on Farooq Abdullah Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has asked for jammer and bullet-proof vehicles for his security cover in the wake of an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. Seeking an immediate review of his security cover, Choudhary informed police authorities that a jammer vehicle […]
Army soldier dies of suspected cardiac arrest along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: An Army soldier died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on duty on the Line of Control in Poonch district, officials said on Monday. Naik Tilak Singh was posted in the forward Nangi Takri area of Krishna Ghati sector, the officials said. Paying tributes to the soldier for his courage and commitment to duty, […]
BSF jawan hangs self to death in Samba
Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide inside a camp in Samba district early Monday, officials said. Head Constable Hari Babu, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging inside his post at a camp in Penthi area. The officials said the body was shifted to hospital for postmortem and other legal […]