CBI arrests official for accepting bribe
Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Director, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Jammu and Kashmir, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. five thousand from the complainant. According to a statement issued by the agency, a case was registered on a complaint against an Assistant Director, BCAS under […]
Ensure our settlement in Kashmir at one place: KP’s tell Lt Guv
Jammu: A delegation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanded one place for their settlement in Kashmir, constitution of a welfare board for the community and a trust to protect temples in the valley. The delegation was headed by All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee (APMCC) chairman Vinod Pandit, the organisation representing […]
South Kashmir youth goes missing, family seeks help in tracing him
Anantnag: A youth from Srigufwara Tehsil in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has gone missing three days back and the family has failed to trace him since then, reports said. Shakeel Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat resident of Chenigund Kanelwan Srigufwara Anantnag is missing since Tuesday evening and his family has sought help from […]
Three Al-Badr militants arrested
Sopore: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday claimed to have arrested three Al-Badr militants during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Officials said that a joint team of 22 RR, 179 Bn CRPF, SOG and police busted Al-Badr module, which was involved in a grenade […]
B2V is a great opportunity for getting incredible results: Kansal
SRINAGAR: “The three week Jan Abhiyan, began here yesterday before the launch of third phase of ambitious Back to Village programme, would be the weeks of progress and prosperity besides prompt public grievances hearing and redressal”, affirmed Principal Secretary PDD and Information, Rohit Kansal, said Friday while elaborating on the plan and strategy regarding implementation […]
Burglars loot Shrine, Masjid in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: Burglars in two different attempts decamped with cash from a Shrine and Masjid in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Reports said that some unknown burglars during the intervening night of 10 and 11 September struck at the shrine of Shiekh Jamal Sahib(RA) at Sehpora Ganderbal and a Jamia Masjid at Mominabad Wayil and decamped with […]
Militant’s body recovered in Budgam
Srinagar: Security forces have recovered the body of a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, who was injured in an encounter in Budgam district, from a stream near the site of the gunfight, police said on Friday. Police and Army, with the help of Marine commandos, last night recovered a militant’s body from a ‘nallah’ (stream) after four […]
Man drowns while fishing in Rajouri river
Jammu: A 45-year-old man drowned after he slipped while fishing in Manawar Tawi, a tributary of the Chenab River, which originates at the Ratan Pir ridge and flows through the Rajouri district. Witnesses said that the body of the man, Rashpal Singh (45) son of Pritam Dass of Narian, was recovered from the river in […]
Covid positive Shopkeeper booked for operating business in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: Police booked a shopkeeper who despite testing Covid-l9 positive operated his business putting the lives of people at risk. Police said that the shopkeeper identified as Jalal-ud-din Najar son of Mohammad Sidiq Najar resident of Giraj Ganderbal, violated the SOP’s and guidelines issued by the District Administration and opened his shop at Taj Complex […]
Two JeM militants held, arms recovered
Srinagar: Security forces have arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants from Kupwara district of north Kashmir and recovered arms, ammunition and cash from their possession, the Army said on Friday. “Based on a credible input, multiple joint check posts were established in Drugmulla area of Kupwara on Thursday,” an army official said. He said two JeM […]