SIA attaches properties of Pak-based terrorist in Kupwara
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday attached immovable properties belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara district, officials said. They identified the terrorist as Abdul Hamid Lone, who is wanted in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). “With the aim to counter terrorism and […]
Amarnath Yatra: Security arrangements reviewed at Shadipora Transit Camp
Srinagar: Security arrangements were reviewed on Monday for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra at the Shadipora transit camp where thousands of pilgrims stay en route to the journey to the holy cave shrine on the Baltal route, officials said. “In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, a comprehensive security review was conducted […]
Army jawan’s body found hanging from ceiling at Badami Bagh camp
Srinagar: The body of a jawan was found hanging from the ceiling of his unit at the Badami Bagh camp of the Army here on Monday, officials said. They said the body of Naik P Kumar was discovered by his colleagues. According to preliminary investigation, the jawan committed suicide, the officials said. The body was […]
Mehbooba urges MEA to ensure safe return of stranded Indian students in Iran
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take immediate steps to ensure the safe return of Indian students stranded in Iran amid the ongoing the Tehran-Tel Aviv war. “Families of the stranded students in Iran are growing increasingly anxious with each passing day. I earnestly urge the […]
Centre taking necessary steps for safety of JK students, traders stranded in Iran: BJP leader
Jammu: The Centre has taken necessary steps to ensure safety and security of students and businessmen from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran, BJP leader Ravinder Raina asserted on Monday. Raina, a former president of J-K BJP unit, said many students and their parents have contacted him and he wanted to assure them that they […]
Explosion in Kupwara, three injured
Srinagar: Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said here. The explosion took place during demolition of an old mosque at Kachri in Langate area of the district, they said. The mosque management committee was demolishing the old mosque to make a […]
Providing basic amenities at doorsteps is government’s top priority: Dy CM
Conducts public darbar at border village Kalasara RAJOURI: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at addressing the public grievances and ensuring welfare of the citizens in border areas, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Saturday conducted a public darbar at Kalasara, one of the remotest villages of Nowshera division. During the visit, the local residents apprised […]
Secretary, Ministry of I&B Reviews Functioning of Media Units in JK
Calls for Stronger Media Synergy and Regional Content in J&K Srinagar: Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Sanjay Jaju, Saturday reviewed the functioning of Ministry’s media units in Srinagar. He was provided with an overview of the functioning of Doordarshan, Akashvani, Press Information Bureau, Central Bureau of Communication and Directorate of Information […]
ACB traps cop in Kathua, accused flees from spot
Kathua: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped a Head Constable of Police Station Kathua for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 15,000. As per a statement issued here, the anti-graft body received a complaint alleging therein that a public servant identified as HC Roshan Din, No. 432/K of Police […]
Div Com orders June 20 deadline for works at main Amarnath Yatra base camp
Jammu: The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu has directed officials to complete all ongoing works at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas by June 20, ahead of the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra, an official said on Saturday. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti visited the Yatri Niwas, which […]