Two foreign militants of LeT outfit killed in Srinagar encounter: Police

Duo were involved in killing of CRPF man in Sgr on April 4; will seize property of house owner where militants were hiding: IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar
Srinagar: Two foreign militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with police and CRPF at Bishembar Nagar area of Srinagar, police said Sunday. Talking to reporters here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that police while acting on a lead sealed the suspected house early this morning. “After closing in […]
SIA conducts searches at multiple locations in terror funding case by LeT mastermind
Srinagar: State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Sunday conducted searches at multiple locations in a case of fund raising and financial assistance by a terrorist mastermind of LeT, based in Pakistan to its cadres and associates across India to further terrorist activities in the UT of J&K. According to a statement, issued to […]
Northern Army Commander reviews Security Scenario in Valley
Srinagar: The Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is on a three-days visit to Kashmir Valley from 10 Apr to 12 Apr 22. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi was briefed by Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps on the prevalent security situation and measures instituted to counter adversaries’ design. The Army Commander also interacted […]
JK reports 30 new positive cases
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 30 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 453889. Moreover, 18 more COVID-19 patients from Kashmir division have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals. The Bulletin also […]
HCI issues Fresh Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrimage, 2022
SRINAGAR: The Haj committee of India today issued fresh guidelines for Haj, 2022. As per Circular instructions issued by Haj Committee of India, vide No HC-24/52/2022/1478 dated: 09/04/2022, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has now announced that this year’s Haj will be conducted according to the regulations. It […]
180 services made online with feedback mechanism in J&K
Disposal rate of e-files touches all-time high of 96%
SRINAGAR: J&K Government is promoting accountability and has enhanced public service delivery system with the adoption of e-office, a simplified, responsive, effective, and transparent paperless working culture across all the departments. In September last year, the government asked all HoDs to switch over to the e-office mode of working with assistance and hand-holding from the […]
JK witnessing golden period: Lt Guv Sinha

Flags off 'Athwas' programme for rejuvenation of Dal Lake
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a golden period as 80 lakh tourists visited the Union Territory in the last few months. He said that the figure is a record in the last 15 to 20 years. “I think this is the golden period for Jammu and […]
Kashmir getting visitors due to CRPF’s good work: Home secretary
New Delhi: Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Saturday lauded the CRPF personnel for neutralising many hardcore terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring security due to which tourists were flocking to the Valley. Bhalla, while officiating as the chief guest at the ‘Valour Day’ event of the country’s largest paramilitary here, said while large-scale violence […]
Hajj 2022: Saudi government announces age bar for pilgrims
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is set to see a dip in the number of pilgrims undertaking the journey as at least 2000 Hajj aspirants have become non-eligible for this year’s holy pilgrimage due to age-bar set by the Saudi government. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah—Makah Saturday announced that one million pilgrims both foreign and […]
Former minister wanted in Hawala racket case arrested
Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Jatinder Singh alias ‘Babu Singh’, the main accused in a case related to the recent recovery of Hawala money meant for subversive activities, was arrested from Kathua district on Saturday, a police officer said. Singh was at large since March 31 after police busted a Hawala racket here and […]