I-Day parade held in Srinagar amid tight security

Srinagar: Heightened security, minus snapping of internet services, marked the 76th Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the main function at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium here. However, the authorities did not snap internet services on mobile devices. This year’s celebrations were accentuated by the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by […]

76th I-Day: Multi-layered security, special snipers ensure airtight security

New Delhi: From facial recognition system cameras to multi-layered security cover, robust arrangements were in place in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation as India celebrated its 76th Independence Day on Monday. National Security Guard (NSG) snipers, elite Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos, 400 kite […]

7500 sqft Tricolour displayed at Dal Lake

Srinagar: A 7,500 square feet National Flag reached the Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after travelling through the length and breadth of the country. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Dal Lake and saluted the 7500 sqft Tricolour displayed on the banks of Dal Lake at SKICC. It was a joyous moment […]

Rains lash JK as MeT predicts more

Temperature witnesses slide

Srinagar: Heavy rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir, causing water logging at several places, reports said Monday. They said that widespread moderate to heavy rains lashed most parts of Jammu and Kashmir. There was water logging at several places due to the heavy rainfall in Srinagar and elsewhere. A meteorological department official here said that during […]

JK reports 273 fresh covid-19 cases, two fatalities

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 273 fresh covid-19 cases while there were two deaths due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that 34 cases were reported from Jammu division and 239 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 474055. Among the cases, 173090 are from Jammu […]

Constable injured in encounter in Nowhatta succumbs

Srinagar: A policeman, who was injured in an encounter in Nowhatta area of Srinagar on the eve of the Independence Day, succumbed to injuries on Monday, officials said. Constable Sarfaraz Ahmad, a resident of Ramban district, died at a hospital here, they said. Terrorists, riding a two-wheeler, had fired at a police party near Redpora […]

Army jawan’s body found 38 years after he went missing in Siachen

Haldwani (U’khand): The body of an army jawan was found in an old bunker in Siachen, 38 years after he went missing in an avalanche while on patrol. The Sainik Group Centre in Ranikhet on Sunday identified the body as that of Chandrashekhar Harbola of 19 Kumaon Regiment. Harbola was part of a 20-member troop […]

Independence Day celebrations- From Delhi to Kashmir heavy security arrangements put in place: Officials

Security beefed up in Jammu

New Delhi/Jammu/Sgr: India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir. The police machinery across states has been put on vigil to ensure that […]