Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Kullar Hirpora, intercepted a suspicious individual. During search, 5.120 Kgs of Bung Boosa like substance concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession. […]
Div Com reviews progress on Traffic Streamlining in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: As part of continued efforts to streamline traffic movement in Srinagar city, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Traffic Management System for Srinagar City. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Vice Chairpersons of LCMA and SDA, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, SSp Traffic, […]
Cable Car Corporation to deploy snow mobile ambulances to enhance medical response in Gulmarg
Gulmarg: To ensure safety and timely medical response for skiers on snow slopes during medical emergencies, the Jammu and Kashmir State Cable Car Corporation is purchasing and deploying two high capacity snow mobile ambulances across key Alpine areas of Gulmarg, including Affarvat and Kongdori. The State Cable Car Corporation is purchasing two high capacity snow […]
LOP Sunil Sharma attacks NC over statehood demand
Accuses rival party of hypocrisy, cites its stance on Art 370 Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the National Conference, accusing it of a “U-turn” on the statehood issue for Jammu and Kashmir following public pressure. Sharma claimed the NC faced severe […]
Two firefighters injured in dousing operation at Qazigund
Qazigund: Two personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department were injured while battling a fire incident in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that a blaze broke out at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Qazigund and quickly engulfed the building before it could […]
JK Assembly adjourned after obituary references
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday after obituary references to two veteran leaders who passed away recently. The Budget session of the Assembly commenced with an address by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, followed by an obituary reference by the Speaker on the demise of former MLA Ghulam Mohammad […]
Don’t mix politics with sports: JK politicians react to Pak pulling out of T20 WC tie against India
Jammu: The Pakistan government’s decision to pull out from the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India in Colombo on February 15 has evoked a strong response in the political corridors of Jammu and Kashmir, with some saying politics should not be mixed with sports, and others batting for sporting ties between the neighbours amid […]
White Knight Corps GOC visits Kishtwar, asks troops to remain mission-ready
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Kishtwar district and urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times, officials said. Lt Gen Mishra was accompanied by General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (Delta), Major General A P S Bal, they said. […]
Easing passenger rush: Special trains to run between Katra, Srinagar for two days
Jammu: The Northern Railway’s Jammu division has decided to operate an additional pair of special trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar over the next two days for the benefit of travellers and tourists visiting snow-bound Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The special reserved trains will operate on Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra […]
Army inaugurates high-mast tricolour at Rajouri’s Usman Memorial
Jammu: The Army on Monday inaugurated a 62-foot high-mast national flag at the historic Usman Memorial in Jhangar in Rajouri district, as part of the run-up to the Naushera day celebrations, a defence spokesperson said. Naushera Day is celebrated on February 6 at the Jadunath War Memorial to commemorate the victory of India troops in […]