Fresh rain, snow prediction triggers concern among fruit growers
Experts warn of possible damage if snowfall hits upper reaches, urge caution and monitoring Shopian: The prediction for rains and snow is sparking deep concern among local fruit growers who fear potential damage to the region’s apple crop, which is currently being harvested. Growers said that the timing of the predicted rainfall is worrisome […]
Inclement weather: Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar suspended for three days
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an official said on Saturday. Earlier, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had also announced suspension of the pilgrimage during the same period as […]
NIA court in Kulgam district issues proclamation notice against wanted terrorist
Srinagar: An NIA court in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has issued a proclamation notice against a wanted terrorist involved in several terror-related activities, police said on Saturday. Zakir Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Mutalhama, has been actively involved in unlawful and terror-related activities and is wanted in a case registered under relevant provisions of Sections […]
IGP reviews policing progress in Jammu
Stresses alignment with India 2047 vision Jammu: Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti on Saturday reviewed the Action Taken Reports on various recommendations of multi-sectoral policing in the Jammu region and emphasised aligning all initiatives with the national vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The review meeting, chaired by the […]
Cash donations at Amarnath shrine after removal of Covid restrictions rose 100 fold: RTI
Jammu: The donations made by pilgrims at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas have witnessed a 100-fold rise since the resumption of the annual pilgrimage, post pandemic-induced restrictions, official data has revealed. The data released by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), in response to a Right to Information (RTI) […]
TRF commander’s property attached under UAPA in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Saturday attached the property of Sajad Ahmad Sheikh, head of The Resistance Front (TRF) terror outfit and the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam attack, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act here, an official said. The TRF is a proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit. The NIA had designated Sajad Ahmad Sheikh alias […]
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 […]