Solider commits suicide in Kangan
Srinagar: An army soldier allegedly committed suicide in Chittergul Kangan area of Ganderbal on Monday night, officials said. They said that the soldier identified as Jagjeet Singh of 24 RR from Haryana, committed suicide inside an army camp in the district. Meanwhile, a police officer confirmed the incident and said that the proceedings have been […]
Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: A forest fire triggered several landmine explosions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said here. The fire started in a forest area across the border and rapidly spread to this side in Mendhar sector, the officials said. They said several landmines planted by the Army to prevent infiltration […]
Three suspected drug peddlers held
Jammu: Three suspected drug peddlers were arrested here on Tuesday and contraband substances seized from them, police said. Deepak Gupta and Jivitesh Sayal were arrested at Purmandal Morh and Bahu Plaza after 50 grams heroin and 70 grams charas respectively were found in their possession, a police spokesperson said. Ranjeet Kumar was arrested at Nadal […]
Minor girl goes missing in Rajouri
Jammu: A minor girl went missing on Monday after getting separated from her father in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Shahida Kouser, a resident of Bhangai village, was accompanying her father Mohammad Azam when she went missing from Gazali Chowk in Thanamandi area in the morning, a police official […]
Lt Guv visits Kulgam in south Kashmir
KULGAM: Taking Governance to peoples’ doorsteps, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Sunday visited Panchayat Halqa, Ashthal, Kulgam during the ongoing Back to Village-3 programme. On the occasion, the Lt Governor handed-over a Paddy Thresher for use by the locals of the village. He also distributed Kisan Credit Cards, Sports Kits and handed-over financial assistance to Construction […]
B2V to imbibe the spirit of development among masses: Advisor Bhatnagar
ANANTNAG: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Sunday said that the Back to Village (B2V) will imbibe the spirit of development and participation among the common people as well as empower them through PRI institutions. The Advisor made these comments while participating in a B2V3 function at Panchayat Halqa Ganeshpora of Pahalgam Block. Advisor […]
65-year-old slips, drowns in water tank
Poonch: A 65-year-old man died after slipping into a water tank outside his house at Chungan area of Mendhar in Poonch district. The man has been identified as Abdul Khaliq son of Mir Mohammad Station House Officer Mendhar Manzoor Kohli confirmed the incident saying that the incident is being probed. (GNS)
Govt orders transfer of 35 KAS officers
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government ordered reshuffle of 35 KAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued here, Hashmat Ali Khan, KAS, Special Secretary to the Government, ARI and Trainings Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Hospitality and Protocol, J&K. Amit Sharma, KAS, Administrator, Associated Hospitals, […]
Four Kashmiri youth arrested in Delhi: Police
Says detained men were planning militant strikes
New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police on Saturday said it has arrested a group of four radicalised Kashmiri youth who were allegedly planning terror strikes in the national capital. In a statement, the police said the accused were nabbed from central Delhi’s ITO area and were carrying four sophisticated pistols and over 120 […]
Army dogs keep danger, stress at bay for soldiers in Shopian
Shopian (Kashmir): Dogs can be great stress-busters. And they are proving exactly that for soldiers of 44 Rashtriya Rifles who have found comfort in the company of two-year-old Rosh, a labrador whose ever-bubbling energy provides an instant relief after a hard day of patrolling. Rosh is among six members of the seemingly submissive canine unit […]
