VPN services suspended in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: The authorities on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of VPN services till the end of the Lok Sabha elections in Rajouri district. The decision to suspend virtual private networks (VPNs) was taken as a preventive measure to protect information on the Lok Sabha elections and other sensitive data from cyber attacks, Additional District Magistrate […]
Sajad Lone seeks support of former deputy CM Muzaffar Baig
Srinagar: People’s Conference chief and party’s candidate from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Sajad Lone has sought the support of former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig for his candidature. Lone called on Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife Safina Baig, who is the District Development Council (DDC) chairperson, Baramulla, at their residence […]
Apni Party leader Mohammad Ashraf Mir files nomination papers for Srinagar LS seat
Srinagar: Apni Party leader Mohammad Ashraf Mir filed his nomination papers from the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Accompanied by party leaders, Mir submitted his papers to Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, the returning officer of the constituency. Talking to reporters later, Mir said his party’s agenda is […]
Be vigilant against ‘mischievous’ persons posting photos with DGP on social media: Police
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has appealed to the public to be vigilant against “mischievous” persons posting their photos with the Director General of Police (DGP) and other officers on social media platforms without permission. The people of Jammu and Kashmir may take note that such unscrupulous elements should be exposed and no one […]
67 suspects detained over Rajouri civilian killing by LeT terrorists: Police
Jammu: As many as 67 suspected people were detained for questioning in connection with the killing of a civilian by two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. During investigations, credible evidence was obtained and the police identified one of the two terrorists involved in […]
Leh-Manali National Highway reopens for traffic after 5 months
Leh: The Border Roads Organisation has reopened the 428-km Leh-Manali National Highway for vehicular traffic after the arterial road remained closed for nearly five months due to heavy snowfall during winter, officials said on Wednesday. The highway, an alternate route connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country through Himachal Pradesh, […]
Modi govt used parliamentary majority for landmark steps: Amit Shah
Says no attempt will be made to change constitution Akola: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP used its majority in Parliament to nullify Article 370, ban instant triple talaq and bring a new citizenship law, and asserted the Modi government will never change the Constitution. Addressing an election rally in Akola […]
Military strength, capabilities necessary to prevent wars: Army chief
New Delhi: The current geo-strategic landscape is characterised by a change that is taking place at an “unprecedented” scale and speed, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday while asserting that military strength and capabilities are necessary to prevent wars. Recent geopolitical powerplays have displayed, that where national interests are concerned, countries will “not […]
Civilian killing: Search operation for terrorists intensified in Rajouri
Jammu: Search operation has been intensified in the Rajouri district to track down the terrorists involved in the killing of a man belonging to the Gujjar community, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday night when the victim, Mohammad Razaq (40), came out of a mosque in his village Kunda Top under the […]
PDP has become BJP’s C-team, says Omar Abdullah
Kokernag: The PDP has become the BJP’s C-team and people should only look towards INDIA bloc candidates in the Lok Sabha elections to defeat the communal forces, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday. Abdullah made the remarks while speaking to reporters after an election rally in south Kashmir’s Kokernag. He said, “We have […]
