We have to avenge our history, create strong India in every aspect: Doval

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said India has to strengthen itself not just at the borders, but in every other way, including economically, to “avenge” a painful history of attacks and subjugation. Speaking as the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue here, […]
Security tightened amid surge of tourists at snow-bound destinations in Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah/Jammu: Security arrangements have been strengthened across snow-bound tourist destinations in Doda following a surge of tourists over the past fortnight, officials said on Saturday. The visible deployment of security personnel at popular high-altitude meadows, including Chattargalla (11,000 ft), Panj Nallah (10,200 ft) and Guldanda (9,555 ft) along the Bhaderwah–Pathankot highway, is aimed at boosting […]
Criminal held with pistol in Samba
Jammu: A criminal was arrested and a country-made pistol was recovered from his possession in Samba district on Saturday, police said. Pritam Singh alias “Sethi”, a resident of Jedra village of Ramgarh, was wanted in a case related to organised crime, registered at police station Vijaypur last year, a police spokesperson said. He is the […]
‘Suspicious’ pigeon caught near Pakistan border in Jammu
Jammu: A suspicious pigeon was caught from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said. The pale grey pigeon with two black bars on each wing is carrying red and yellow rings in legs inscribed with ‘Rehmat Sarkar’ and ‘Rizwan 2025’ followed by certain numbers […]
All candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres: UPSC
New Delhi: All candidates appearing in recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will undergo face authentication at the venues, officials said on Saturday. They said it would further strengthen the integrity of the examination process. “All candidates appearing in the UPSC examination will undergo face authentication at the venue,” read a […]
Arms consignment dropped by drone seized near IB in Samba
Jammu: An arms consignment, apparently dropped by a drone from Pakistan, was recovered from a forward area near the International Border in the Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The recovery of the consignment, including two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade, was made amid heightened security to thwart any attempt by terrorists […]
‘Mentally unsound’ Shopian resident held at Ayodhya Ram Mandir complex
Officials say he was detained over ‘attempt’ to offer namaz at Mandir premises Ayodhya (UP): A 55-year-old man from Kashmir, said to be mentally ill, was detained here on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex and raised slogans when stopped, officials said. According to Superintendent of Police (Security) […]
Northern Army commander reviews security measures at LoC in north Kashmir
Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the security measures, and counter infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma was briefed on the counter infiltration grid and security measures undertaken in hinterland to dominate the operational space, the Northern Command said in a […]
MLA calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Baldev Raj Sharma, Member of Legislative Assembly, Mata Vaishno Devi Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed the rehabilitation of families affected due to recent natural calamities in his constituency, an official spokesman said. He was accompanied by Saraf Singh Nag, Chairman, District Development Council Reasi, the spokesman added.
Winter Sun, Hidden Risks: When Kashmir’s Rays Do More Harm Than Good

Doctors, global studies warn that deceptive winter sunshine during Chilla-e-Kalaan may aggravate skin, eye, respiratory problems Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: During Chilla-e-Kalaan, Kashmir’s harshest 40-day winter spell, the appearance of sunshine is greeted with relief across the Valley. Rooftops, courtyards and roadsides fill with people seeking warmth from the pale winter sun. Yet doctors caution […]