BSF sub-inspector commits suicide
Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) sub-inspector allegedly shot himself dead at a post along the India-Pakistan international border here on Monday, officials said. Ramdev Singh was found lying in a pool of blood and his personal assault weapon was found by his side when a junior rank soldier reached his room around 6.35 am. […]
Govt. establishes separate office for smooth implementation of ABDM in JK
SRINAGAR: The government Monday established separate office of Mission Director, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, J&K for smooth and seamless implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. An order issued in this regard by Health and Medical Education department reads, “in order to ensure immediate rollout and seamless […]
India to set up joint theatre commands of tri-services: Rajnath Singh

Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Centre has decided to set up joint theatre commands of the tri-services to enhance coordination among the armed forces. The defence minister also said India is moving quickly from being the world’s largest importer of defence equipment to an exporter. He was speaking during a programme […]
India will emerge victorious in case of any war: Rajnath
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is well-equipped to give a befitting reply to “anyone who casts an evil eye on us” and expressed confidence that the country will emerge victorious in case of any war. Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Singh said that it is a part of […]
Northern army commander reviews security situation in Kashmir
Udhampur: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Kashmir valley and impressed upon troops not to forget the lessons learnt during a conflict. The army commander also took stock of the security measures for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, northern command’s defence spokesman said. Soon after his arrival on […]
Northern Army commander calls on LG
Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi Sunday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed the current security scenario and the overall security management in the Union Territory. The General Officer Commanding in Chief was accompanied by GOC 15 Corps, Lt General Amardeep Singh Aujla, an official spokesman said. […]
J&K records 631 fresh COVID-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday logged 631 fresh COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, pushing the infection tally of the union territory to 4,60,175, officials said. The death toll stands at 4,763. Of the fresh cases, 264 were reported from the Jammu division and rest from the Kashmir valley, they said. There are 3,239 active […]
4 killed, as many injured in accident
Srinagar: Four people died and as many were injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off a road and rolled down a gorge, officials said. The accident took place on a link road in the Higni-Badarkoot belt, they said, adding that the injured have been […]
Rise above partisan politics for people’s welfare: Prez Kovind

New Delhi: Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday asked citizens to use Gandhian means to express opposition and pursue demands, and said parties should shun partisan politics to deliberate on what is necessary for people’s welfare by keeping in mind that the nation is supreme. In his farewell address to parliamentarians at Parliament’s Central Hall, […]
JKCA scam: Srinagar court summons Farooq Abdullah on August 27
Srinagar: A court here Saturday summoned National Conference (NC) president and Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah in a money laundering case related to the alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). The principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, issued the summons against Abdullah for August 27 on a complaint filed by […]