Proud of JK Police’s bravery, sacrifices: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said he is proud of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s bravery and the sacrifices made by the force in defending the sovereignty of the country. The LG’s remarks came after Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were awarded gallantry awards including Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on […]
IT related projects in PDD: Kansal reviews progress of implementation across JK
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Power Development Department (PDD), Rohit Kansal chaired a meeting here Saturday to review the progress of several projects being carried out for strengthening IT and Communications Divisions of J&K PDD for the augmentation of power sector. The meeting was attended by Managing Director Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Basharat Qayoom; Secretary […]
JKSSB warns aspiring candidates not to fall in traps
Says unscrupulous elements, vested interests promising government jobs
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advised the candidates who are scheduled to appear in Computer Based Written Test (CBT) Examination not to fall prey to nefarious designs of unscrupulous elements and vested interests for securing government jobs. The JKSSB is going to conduct the CBT examination from 17th August to […]
135 new covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 135 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said 37 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 98 from Kashmir Valley, taking the infection tally to 323325 in J&K. Providing the district-wise […]
Div Com visits Imam Bara Zadibal, Mir Shams-ud- Din Araqi’s (R.A) shrine
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday visited Imam Bara Zadibal and Shrine of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi (R.A) to take stock of arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of mourning processions and religious gatherings during the ongoing month of Muharram-ul- Haram. The Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, […]
JeM module tasked to trigger blasts in Jammu busted, four held
Jammu: In a major success, security forces have busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) tasked to trigger violence by planting a vehicle-based IED on the eve of Independence Day here by arresting four terrorists and their associates, officials said on Saturday. Giving details, a police spokesman said that four Jaish militants, including an Uttar Pradesh […]
Pak’s I-Day: Indian, Pakistani troops exchange sweets along LoC in Kashmir
Srinagar: Army personnel on Saturday greeted their Pakistani counterparts on their nation’s Independence Day and exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The sweets were presented by the Indian Army personnel to their Pakistani counterparts at Chilehana Tithwal Crossing Point in The Tangdhar sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “On […]
Explosive device detected in Kishtwar, defused
Jammu: An explosive device was detected by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Saturday, averting a major tragedy, officials said. The explosive device was found during patrolling by security forces in the Kariya belt of the district, they said. A bomb disposal squad was called and the device was defused safely, the […]
NHM employee allegedly commits suicide
Sopore: A 24-year-old National Health Mission (NHM) employee, posted at Sub District Hospital Sopore, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Hib Dangerpore area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that the family of the young woman found her hanging inside her room following which police was informed […]
CRPF jawan injured as militants hurl grenade at forces
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan was injured after militants hurled a grenade at a security forces party here on Saturday, officials said. The incident occurred at 8.55 pm at Sanat Nagar Chowk here, they said. A CRPF jawan was injured in the explosion. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the officials said. In […]