Two booked for cheating, criminal conspiracy in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday booked two people for cheating and criminal conspiracy over fake contract promises, a spokesperson of the agency said here. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch registered a case against Kumail Ansari and Yetsen Kumar, following a joint complaint alleging cheating and criminal conspiracy, the spokesperson […]
BJP workers protest in Srinagar over ‘derogatory’ remarks about PM’s mother
Srinagar: Members of the BJP’s women’s wing on Tuesday staged a protest here against the alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother. Carrying placards that read “Maa ka apman nahin sahega Hindustan (India will not tolerate mother’s disrespect)”, the members of the ‘Mahila Morcha’ raised slogans against the Congress, and the Leader of […]
Search operation conducted in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: Security forces on Tuesday launched a cordon and search operation in several villages of Poonch district, officials said. The joint search operation by special operations group (SOG) of local police and CRPF was underway in Soyian Katha, Banjola forest, Jallian-Azamabad, Khanetar Mohalla, Kalsan and Dupriana following specific information about movement of some suspected persons, […]
Addar Bijbehara residents protest shortage of potable water
Say forced to consume unsafe river water, demand urgent govt intervention Anantnag: The residents of Addar Bijbehara on Tuesday staged a protest at the old National Highway in Khanbal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district alleging that they have been left without access to safe drinking water for weeks. The protesters, including men, women, and […]
Land fraud: Case registered against four persons
Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday registered a case against four persons in connection with a Rs 53 lakh land fraud matter here, officials said. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) registered the FIR following a written complaint, alleging serious financial and property fraud in a land transaction, the officials […]
BJP demands special package, national disaster tag for Jammu floods
25 member delegation calls on Union HM Jammu: A delegation of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Monday and demanded that the recent calamity in Jammu be declared a national disaster, and a comprehensive package be announced for immediate assistance and the region’s long-term recovery. The 25-member […]
500 houses suffer damage in heavy rains, flash floods in Doda
Jammu: As many as 500 houses have suffered damage due to heavy rains and flash floods in Doda district, with relief and rehabilitation operations underway in the affected areas to restore essential supplies and road networks. “A total of 50 houses have been fully damaged, 100 houses severely damaged, and 350 residential buildings partially damaged. […]
Div Com reviews status of Srinagar Smart City projects
Calls for completion of projects within timelines SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg reviewed the physical and financial status of Srinagar Smart City projects in a meeting held here, on Monday. Besides, Commissioner SMC Fazlul Haseeb, the meeting was attended by Chief Engineers of I&FC, KPDCL, PWD R&B, SSCL, Joint Commissioner SMC, General […]
Rains water accumulates in Bijbehara sports stadium
Athletes, locals question site selection Anantnag: The newly constructed Sports Stadium at Nilandruss Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been left waterlogged, resembling more of a pool than a sports facility, local sports persons alleged on Monday. The situation has triggered outrage among locals, who are questioning the planning and execution of the project […]
Education Minister reviews Academic, Administrative functioning of BGSBU
Calls for facilitating students from remote, marginalized communities SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the academic and administrative functioning of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, in a high-level meeting held at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, BGSBU, Prof. Jawaid Iqbal; Additional Chief […]