Infiltration bid along IB in Samba district, foiled, says BSF
Jammu: BSF troops Monday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, police said. BSF troops at a border out post observed some movement along IB in Ramgarh sector around 0500 hours today, a senior police officer told PTI. They fired several rounds and illumination flares, […]
Govt seeks explanation from officer over ‘disrespecting’ national anthem
Jammu: The government has sought an explanation from one of its officers after he allegedly disrespected the national anthem at an event here on February 21. The incident took place during the inauguration of the three-day Jammu and Kashmir Literary and Cultural Festival, in which Governor N N Vohra was the chief guest. The explanation […]
As calm prevails, trans-LoC bus ferries passengers
Srinagar: Days after the armies of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy shelling in north Kashmir’s Uri sector forcing villagers to flee from their homes, the cross-border peace bus travelled across the Line of Control (LoC) safely. “The bus service ran as per schedule and passengers crossed the LoC safely,” Sub Divisional Magistrate Uri Dr Sagar […]
Civilian injured during protests in Hajin
Srinagar: A civilian was injured after clashes broke out in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district following the cordon and search operation (CASO) that ended with the militants’ escapade. According to the reports, the militants escaped the CASO site after exchanging heavy fire with government forces in Bon Mohalla area of Hajin on Monday morning. A civilian […]
Forces carry out night raids in Char-e-Sharief
Srinagar: After suspected militants fire upon a cop guarding the shrine in central Kashmir’s Char-e-Sharief, the government forces carried out night raids to nab the assailants, reports said. According to the reports, the raids were carried in Charar-i-Sharief and its adjacent areas that continued till late night on Sunday. However, no one was arrested during […]
Governor reviews security situation
SRINAGAR: In the context of recent developments and certain reports received by him, Governor N.N. Vohra spent almost the whole day today in meeting senior echelons in the Security apparatus. Governor received an extensive briefing from Lt Gen A.K. Bhat, GoC 15 Corps, about the situation along the entire LoC and activities of the various […]
‘J&K has breathtaking beauty to offer round the year’
Kolkata: The department of tourism Kashmir organized Travel Show at Kolkata which saw participation of over 150 travel agents from West Bengal. The Travel Show was organized in collaboration with the Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners Federation to further strengthen the state’s relationship in tourism with the West Bengal where from Kashmir receives major chunk […]
Govt keen to develop J&K as industrial hub: Minister
Jammu: Reiterating government’s promise to promote industrial sector in the state, Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga said that several new industrial units are coming up in the state which will help create ample job opportunities for the local youth. The Minster was speaking after inaugurating upgraded infrastructure of SIDCO Industrial Complex at […]
Mehbooba e-inaugurates Women EDI’s
Jammu: As a gift to facilitate their activities, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Monday e-inaugurated two Centres for Women Entrepreneurship for Jammu and Srinagar. The foundation for Women Entrepreneurship Jammu was laid by the Chief Minister at Bari Brahmana, Jammu in July last year and the first phase of it has been almost completed. The Women’s […]
Status of Pilgrimage Tourism project reviewed
Srinagar: The Minister for Tourism and Culture Tassaduq Hussain Mufti Monday took a comprehensive review meeting regarding the Tourism Pilgrimage of the state here. Seeking details regarding the ongoing developmental works regarding Pilgrimage Tourism of the state being executed by various agencies including J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWADA), Jammu And Kashmir Projects Construction […]
