Judicial probe into September 24 Leh violence to begin from today
Leh/Jammu: The judicial inquiry into the violent clashes of September 24 in Leh will begin on Saturday, inviting aggrieved persons to record their testimonies before members of the probe panel. The Centre on October 17 moved to address a key demand of protesting Ladakh groups by announcing a judicial inquiry headed by a retired Supreme […]
Congress ‘puppet’ in NC’s hands in J&K, its decisions cooked in Abdullahs’ kitchen: BJP
Srinagar: The BJP on Friday said the Congress is a “puppet” of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and its decisions are taken in the “kitchen of Abdullahs”. The allegation follows the Congress’ decision to support the NC, ahead of the byelections for the four Rajya Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir […]
GOC 15 Corps calls on CS, discusses Civil–Military Coordination issues
SRINAGAR: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt. Gen. Prashant Srivastava, who oversees military operations in the Kashmir Valley, Friday called on Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo in his office chambers at the Civil Secretariat here. The meeting focused on strengthening civil–military coordination to ensure seamless execution of various developmental and administrative initiatives aimed at […]
8 cops suspended after video of attack on preachers in Kathua goes viral
Jammu: A purported video of an attack on a vehicle carrying religious preachers in Kathua district went viral on social media, prompting police to suspend a sub-inspector and seven special police officers (SPOs), an official said on Friday. The police have also arrested an accused in connection with the incident, he added. “In the Juthana […]
Govt. notifies instructions to curb rash, negligent driving of school buses
SRINAGAR: For safe and smooth operations of school buses and to allay concerns of incidents of road accidents involving school buses, the School Education department has issued necessary instructions to ensure safety of students. A circular issued by School Education department in this regard reads, “all Heads of Institutions, both Government and Private, shall ensure […]
Social activist Yasin Hassan visits GMC Baramulla
Appreciates the services of Dr. Parvaiz Masoudi Baramulla: Social activist Malik Yasin Hassan on Friday visited the Government Medical College Baramulla where he witnessed the performance of the hospital administration and medical staff. On this occasion, he highly praised Superintendent Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad Masoudi for his tireless work, dedication and spirit of public service. Malik […]
Court seeks police report on complaint over 34 pilgrim deaths during Vaishno Devi Yatra
Jammu: A court in Jammu and Kashmir has sought an action-taken report from police over a complaint seeking that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials be booked for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims in a landslide en route to the cave shrine in Reasi district in August. […]
Shadab Karewa residents decry poor road condition, demand immediate action
Officials cite local objections as reason for project delay Shopian: The residents of Thokar Mohalla in Shadab Karewa, located around eight kilometers from south Kashmir’s Shopian town, continue to face immense hardships due to the poor condition of the road leading to their locality, locals alleged Friday. They said that despite repeated pleas to the […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla, Shopian and Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established near Gingel Bridge intercepted a person identified as Tahir Hameed son of Abdul Hameed Khan resident of Gingel. During search, 07 grams […]
Police arrest three persons who were evading arrest
Srinagar: Police arrested three long time absconders in Anantnag and Baramulla districts, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that police in Aishmuqam have apprehended two individuals who had been evading arrest for more than ten years. The arrests mark the culmination of sustained efforts, reliable intelligence gathering, and dedicated follow-up by the J&K Police […]