Two hybrid terrorists arrested in Kupwara
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday arrested two hybrid militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, police said. Two hybrid terrorists identified as Talib Ahmad Sheikh of Laderwan, Kupwara and Shameem Ahmad of Kawadi Laderwan, Kupwara were arrested by police and Army, a […]
Shooting stones damage iron tunnel on JK highway
Highway shut, vehicles stranded as rains lash JK
Banihal/Jammu: An important iron tunnel passage at a stretch of the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was damaged due to heavy shooting stones Thursday evening, even as the highway continued to remain shut due to inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. The incident also left hundreds of vehicles stranded, they said. “Fresh […]
Heavy rains trigger flash floods in Jammu
Jammu: Authorities rescued students and teachers trapped in a government school after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods inundating many areas of the Jammu region on Thursday, officials said. Dozens of houses and structures were damaged, some bridges washed away and scores of vehicles stuck on roads and highways in various districts of the region, they […]
Police attach 5 houses in Srinagar for harbouring terrorists
Srinagar: Five houses here have been attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for being used for terrorism purposes, police said on Thursday. Of the five residential properties, two are in Lawaypora, and one each in Maloora, Batmaloo and Harwan areas of the city, a police official said. The residential houses belonged to Baber Suhail […]
Citizens must take lead in Ecological Movement for Regeneration: Lt Guv
‘Green Jammu & Kashmir Drive’
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that citizens must take the lead in ‘Ecological Movement for Regeneration’ in Jammu and Kashmir. “The government is committed towards sustainable management of rich natural wealth to combat climate change and ensure a better future for younger generations,” he said. Launching the “Green Jammu & Kashmir Drive” […]
Ensure academic session is not delayed at any cost: Kansal
Reviews process on commencement of new Academic Session in Universities, Colleges
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department (HED), Rohit Kansal Thursday chaired a meeting with Registrars and Deans of all the Universities of J&K to review the process regarding commencement of academic session 2022-23 in the universities and Colleges. While reviewing the progress on ongoing admission process, the Principal Secretary stressed upon the participants that the […]
Amarnath Yatra: Chhari-Mubarak’ taken to Shankaracharya temple for special prayers
Srinagar: Chhari-Mubarak’ — the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva — was taken to the historic Shankaracharya temple here for special prayers as part of the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra. In connection with Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022, Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri was taken to historic Shankaracharya temple located at Gopadri […]
JK reports 685 fresh covid-19 cases, one death
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 685 covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours while one person succumbed to the virus, officials said on Thursday. 262 cases were reported from Jammu division and 423 from Kashmir division, taking the overall tally to 462633, they said. Among the total cases, 170782 are from Jammu division and 291851 […]
Director Information reviews functioning of Division office Jammu
Asks officers to act as bridge between public and government
JAMMU: Director Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Akshay Labroo, Thursday reviewed the working of Divisional office Jammu here at a meeting held in Media Complex Bahu Plaza. Joint Director, HQ, DIPR, Naresh Kumar; Joint Director, Jammu, Sapna Kotwal; Deputy Director (Hq), Jammu, Dr Rehana Bijli; Deputy Director, AV, Deepak Dubey; Deputy Director, PR, Jammu, Dr […]
CS sanctions increase in authorized, paid-up capital for JKTDC
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday chaired 41st to 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of J&K Tourism Development Corporation Limited (JKTDC) here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, who attended the AGM on behalf of Lieutenant Governor, Managing Director JKTDC, Syed Fakhruddin Hamid and other concerned. […]
