HC issues notices to 23 people accused of encroaching historic stream
Srinagar, Aug 31 (PTI) The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued notices to 23 people accused of encroaching ‘Shah Kul’, a historic stream that served as the primary water source for the famous Mughal-era Nishat Garden here. While hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding the removal of illegal encroachments on the […]
Eight men saved from drowning in Chenab river J-K’s Doda
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Eight people were rescued from drowning in Chenab river in a three-hour joint operation in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, police officials said. The rescue operation by the police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams was launched around midnight after one of the trapped civilians made a […]
HC asks for donation from judges, other staff to help flood victims in UT
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has sought donation from all its staff including judges to help victims of the recent cloudburst and flash floods in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order issued by registrar vigilance (for registrar general), High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Rajeev […]
Two terrorists held with weapons in J-K’s Poonch
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Police have arrested two terrorists with weapons in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch, officials said on Sunday. Tariq Sheikh of Azamabad and Riyaz Ahmad of Chamber village were taken into custody during a raid, they said, adding that two assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered at their disclosure. […]
Soldier killed in accidental fire in J-K
Srinagar, Aug 31 (PTI) A soldier lost his life in an accidental fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said on Sunday. The officials said the incident happened on Saturday night when the service rifle of Constable Chotu Kumar, of the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles, went off accidentally when he jumped from a truck upon […]
Special trains to ferry stranded passengers from Jammu, 46 trains cancelled
Jammu: The Northern Railways will run two special trains from the Jammu station for onward destinations on Saturday to ferry stranded passengers, while 46 incoming and outgoing trains from Jammu, Katra and Udhampur railway stations stand cancelled, officials said. The Railway Police and civil administration have established a dedicated help desk at the Jammu railway […]
Locals report suspicious movement in Poonch, troops launch searches
Mendhar/Jammu: Security forces on Saturday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) along the border belt across 11 localities in Poonch district following reports of suspicious movement, officials said. The operations were carried out in the Behra Kund, Potha Jungle, Surankote, Peer Tanora, Sangla, Mohalla Lohar Chandimarh, Kandi, Kangra, Keri Galhuta, Mughal Marah Mohalla Muri […]
First Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Partner agencies felicitated for their invaluable contribution
SRINAGAR: Following successful culmination of First Khelo India Water Sports Festival-2025, a felicitation ceremony was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council to honour and recognise the collaborating organisations for their invaluable support and cooperation during the First Khelo India Water Sports Festival-2025, which was successfully held at the picturesque Dal Lake, Srinagar. Addressing […]
Property belonging to father of designated terrorist attached
Srinagar: Property belonging to the father of a designated terrorist of Al-Badr outfit was attached in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, police said. “In a major step against terrorism and its ecosystem, police in Pulwama have attached immovable property worth lakhs of rupees belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Dar, resident of Kharbatpora Ratnipora, father of […]
Three-day Gangbal Yatra commences in Ganderbal
Srinagar: The annual three-day Gangbal Yatra commenced in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday with great religious fervour, an official said. The yatra was ceremoniously flagged off by Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg from Naranag temple in the central Kashmir district, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Garg commended all stakeholders for their coordinated efforts […]