Pak intruder apprehended along IB in Jammu
Jammu: A 53-year-old Pakistani intruder was taken into custody by the BSF after he ventured into the Indian side from across the International Border in Akhnoor sector here early Tuesday, officials said. Mohammad Rafiq Kala, a resident of village Pindi, was noticed by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel guarding Pragwal area of Khour. They […]
IED destroyed in controlled blast in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by experts in Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. The IED was noticed by an army search party in village Argi Dalhori late Monday evening, the officials said. They said a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was rushed to the scene […]
Declare devastation caused by flash floods in Jammu region a national disaster: NC leader urges Centre
Jammu: National Conference’s Jammu provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta on Tuesday urged the Centre to declare the devastation caused by the flash floods in Rajouri and Poonch districts a national disaster and provide comprehensive compensation to all affected families. Expressing grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction, Gupta said the unprecedented rains, flash […]
Amarnath pilgrims unfazed by yatra suspension
Say they are willing to wait as long as needed Jammu: Undeterred by the two-day suspension of the Amarnath Yatra due to inclement weather, stranded pilgrims on Monday said they were willing to wait as long as necessary for the annual pilgrimage to resume, while praising the arrangements made by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. […]
Omar condemns action against student protestors
Farooq seeks Wangchuk’s release from hospital New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday condemned the police action against students protesting in Delhi over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, while National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for the release of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk from hospital. The two leaders made the remarks near […]
Div Com, IGP Jammu visit flood-hit areas
Review relief measures; stress preparedness and coordinated response RAJOURI: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti Monday visited the flood-affected area of Bella in Rajouri to assess the ground situation following the recent flash floods. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner and IGP directed the officers and […]
CS assesses framework for UT-Level PMG to accelerate infrastructure development
SRINAGAR: In a major step towards strengthening governance and ensuring time-bound execution of infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, at New Delhi to deliberate upon […]
Speaker LA visits Drygam Shrine, announces ₹8.50 cr Shaliganga bridge
Announces ₹81 lakh for beautification works BUDGAM: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Monday visited the historic Drygam Shrine, a revered shrine associated with Hazrat Alamdar Sheikh Noor Din Noorani (RA), where he reviewed the ongoing beautification works and announced major developmental initiatives for the area. During the visit, the Speaker informed the gathering that […]
LG Saxena lays foundation stones of two vital bridges in Ladakh
Projects aimed to boost border connectivity Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday laid the foundation stones of the Burma–Sumoor and Tongsted Motorable Bridges over the Siachen River during his maiden visit to Nubra district, an official spokesperson said. The two projects, being executed under the Special Development Package (SDP) of the UT […]
Swachh Bharat Mission ‘comes to a standstill’ in several Pulwama villages
Waste collection halts, locals forced to dump waste on roads and open spaces Pulwama: Residents of several villages in Pulwama district have alleged that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has virtually come to a standstill in their areas after door-to-door solid waste collection was suspended over a month ago, forcing people to dump garbage along […]