3 drug peddlers held, heroin seized in Jammu
Jammu: Three alleged drug peddlers were held along with some quantity of heroin and poppy straw in separate operations here, police said today. Amrik Singh, a resident of Kunjawani, was arrested after 15 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession in Gandhi Nagar area of the city, a police spokesman said. Police also intercepted […]
Medium danger avalanche warning issued in JK
JAMMU: On the basis of information received from SASE, Medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for nest 24 hrs in Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar. Low danger warning has been issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban,Doda, Kishtwar Udhampur, Anantnag, Kulgam, Badgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Gulmarg, Furkian-Z Gali, Bandipora, Kargil, Leh Districts and Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. People living in these […]
5 ultrasound clinics sealed in Kupwara
Kupwara: A team of officers led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Chief Medical Officer Kupwara and Station House Officer Kupwara on Tuesday sealed five ultrasounds setups in north Kashmir’s Kupwara town for not being registered under PNDT, Act. “In order to curb the menace of illegal sex determination and other un ethical practices on the […]
5 gamblers arrested; stake money recovered, says police
Srinagar: Continuing its drive against the social crimes, Police on Tuesday claimed to arrested 05 gamblers and recovered the stack money. “A police party of Police Station Nishat on a tip-off raided a gambling site and apprehended 05 gamblers” police said. “Stake money of Rs 10,694 and playing cards were recovered from their possession” police […]
No presence of IS in Kashmir: MHA
New Delhi: The Centre today sought to downplay the issue of presence of ISIS in Jammu and Kashmir saying it has no existence in the Valley. There is no physical infrastructure or manpower of the IS in the Valley. It does not exist in the Valley, a Home Ministry spokesperson said here. The central government’s […]
Sridevi death due to accidental drowning, case closed: Dubai Public Prosecution
Dubai: The Dubai Public Prosecutors Office on Tuesday closed the investigation into Bollywood actor Sridevi’s death and cited the forensic report to say she had accidentally drowned following loss of consciousness. According to local media reports, the family has got custody of the body and taken it for embalming. The Dubai Media Office, the official […]
Indo-Pak shelling will stop only when two nations start thinking of peace: Farooq
Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah today said that exchange of firing and shelling between armies of India and Pakistan will continue unless the two nations start thinking of peace. He was reacting to a question about continuance of ceasefire violations and heavy shelling by Pakistani troops along LoC targeting civilians and […]
Afghan Taliban calls for direct talks with US
Kabul: The Taliban has called for direct talks with the US to find a “peaceful solution” to the conflict in Afghanistan, in an apparent policy reversal after months of escalating attacks. Civilian casualties surged in recent months as militants from the Taliban, as well as Islamic State group, unleashed a wave of bloodshed in urban […]
31 govt employees suspended for unauthorized absence in Budgam
Budgam: The authorities on Tuesday suspended 31 employees who were found absent from their duties. According to the reports, on the directions of DDC Budgam Mohammad Harun Malik, a team of officials led by ADC Budgam Mohammad Farooq Dar conducted surprise visits of offices of various government departments and found 31 employees absent from their […]
Hajin Bandipora shuts to mourn killing of Lashkar militant
Hajin (Bandipora): A complete shutdown is being observed in Hajin and adjoining areas of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday against the killing of a Lashkar-e-Toiba militant in a gun battle with forces. A witness said that all shops, business establishments and educational institutions are shut in Hajin to mourn the death of a militant who succumbed […]
