Five booked in fake selection list scam linked to NHM in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch, Kashmir, has registered a case against five people for their alleged involvement in circulating a forged selection list under the National Health Mission (NHM), the agency said on Saturday. A spokesperson of the Crime Branch said it registered a case after receiving a communication from […]
BJP core group meets in Jammu ahead of RS polls
Party contemplates fighting on all RS seats Jammu: The core group of Jammu and Kashmir BJP met here on Saturday and discussed various issues, including the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls for the four seats of the Union Territory, a senior party leader said. He asserted that the party’s high command will finalise the list of […]
Govt official booked in disproportionate assets case in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday conducted searches at the residence of a government official here and registering a case of disproportionate assets against him, an official said. The case under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against Sumer Singh Bhau, then posted as head draftsman at […]
JKBOSE announces relaxation in syllabus in annual exams for classes 10 to 12
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Saturday announced a relaxation in syllabus for the annual examination for students of classes 10 to 12. In a notification, the Board said the relaxation has been provided due to the delayed commencement of the academic session this year, and disruptions in the academic […]
Congress slams ‘politics of oppression’ in PoK
Srinagar: Amid the violent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Congress on Saturday said that PoK is an integral part of India and slammed the “politics of harassment and oppression” being practised in that region. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag in south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Karra said the sympathies […]
Pakistani drone sighted along IB in Samba
Samba/Jammu: Security forces have launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over a forward village along the International Border in Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The drone-like object was seen coming from the Pakistani side and hovered over Nanga village in the Ramgarh sector late Friday, triggering alarm in the […]
UPSC to publish provisional answer key after preliminary examination
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has told the Supreme Court that it has decided to publish the provisional answer key after the preliminary examination is conducted. The UPSC conducts examinations, including the prestigious Civil Services Examination. In an affidavit filed in the apex court last month, the Commission said the final answer […]
Three drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla, contraband seized
Srinagar: Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, and a significant quantity of contraband substances was recovered from their possession, police said on Saturday. A police team, during a naka checking operation at Sangri Top in the Sopore area, intercepted three individuals travelling on a motorcycle. On searching, officers allegedly recovered […]
Operation Sindoor- Pakistan lost 12-13 aircraft including F-17: Air Chief Marshal Singh
New Delhi: At least a dozen Pakistani military aircraft including F-16 jets were destroyed or damaged in Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Friday while describing Islamabad’s claim of India’s losses as “fanciful stories” (Manohar Kahaniyan). The Air Chief Marshal also said that the […]
India ‘will not show restraint’ next time: Army chief warns Pak
Asks troops to stay prepared Anupgarh/Jaipur: In a stern warning to Pakistan, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that the neighbouring country should stop sponsoring terrorism on its soil if wants to retain its place on the world map. The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) also said the restraint shown by New Delhi […]