Police arrests 3 drug peddlers in Budgam, Sopore
Srinagar: Police achieved success by arresting 3 drug peddlers in Budgam and Sopore and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established near Soibugh Diyar Bridge, intercepted two suspicious individuals who tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. Upon […]
Indian Youth Congress arranges for return of Kerala students stranded in JK
New Delhi: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday arranged for the return of Kerala students stranded in Jammu and Kashmir to their hometowns. IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib claimed that they were contacted by students of the Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University in Srinagar, through the #SOSIYC initiative after being stuck there due to the […]
Grant all the deceased persons status of martyr, Karra strongly urges the Govt
Srinagar: Expressing anguish over the loss of life and property in cross-border conflict in both Jammu as well as in Kashmir regions, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra urged the Govt to take immediate measures to ensure compensation and resettlement of all displaced people. Karra strongly urged both Govt of India and […]
CS takes on spot assessment of NH restoration at Ramban
RAMBAN: In a move to assess and expedite restoration work on the crucial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, visited the affected sites in district Ramban. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary; Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban, Kulbir Singh and SSP Traffic National Highway, Raja Adil Hamid and […]
After ‘UXO’ clearance, border dwellers permitted to return home in several villages
Police caution residents as UXOs remain undisposed in 11 villages Baramulla: The district administration of Baramulla has permitted the return of evacuees to six villages after the safe disposal of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in Uri sector of Baramulla. Officials said that 7 UXOs have been successfully neutralized in the villages of Kamalkote, Madhan, Gowhallan, Salamabad […]
LG Sinha meets family of civilian killed in Pak shelling in Jammu
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the family of Zakir Hussain who was killed in Pakistani shelling here. He offered condolences to the family and assured them of full support from the administration. Forty five-year-old Hussain was killed and two others, including a young girl, were injured when Pakistani forces resorted to shelling […]
Dulloo visits GMC Jmu to assess health of cross-border shelling victims
JAMMU: In an outreach to the citizens affected by the recent shelling incidents in the border districts of the Jammu region, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to enquire about the well-being of the injured admitted there. Expressing solidarity with the victims and their families, the Chief Secretary personally interacted with […]
CM visits shell-hit Poonch, stresses need for building bunkers
Poonch: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reached out to people affected by Pakistani shelling in the Poonch district and stressed the need for setting up bunkers in the area. The Poonch district accounted for the highest 20 of the total 27 fatalities with over 50 others injured since Wednesday, shortly after India carried out […]
Cong leader Karan Singh welcomes India, Pak understanding, seeks compensation for affected families
New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Sunday welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan and also urged the government to ensure adequate compensation to the people affected by cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir. He said Prime Minister Narendera Modi wisely gave the armed forces a free hand to conduct Operation Sindoor. “I […]
DC Kupwara visits Karnah, takes stock of situation
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan on Sunday conducted an extensive tour of Karnah sub division to assess the situation after the recent border tensions which resulted in the damage of various houses and shop establishments. During the tour, DC visited various families at Tangdar, Hajinard, Nachiyan, Shamspora, Baghbela, Batpora and Tarboni whose houses […]