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 […]
MeT predicts rains, snowfall as Kashmir’s higher reaches receive season’s first downpour
Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Friday, with more expected in the coming days, according to the meteorological department. Affarwat in the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla and Sinthan Top in Anantnag district in the south were among the places that witnessed snowfall, officials said. […]
Adverse weather conditions: CM Omar directs departments, districts to remain alert
Says weather advisory should help to prepare a better response, mobilize resources SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the preparedness of various departments in view of the weather advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre. MET has forecast an active Western Disturbance likely to affect Jammu […]
Weather advisory: Div Com reviews preparedness, mitigation plan
Directs Departments for Operational Readiness SRINAGAR: In view of the recent weather forecast predicting rain and snowfall from 5th to 7th October issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, convened an urgent meeting with officials from key departments to review preparedness and mitigation plan. The meeting was attended by HoDs […]
KV Exclusive: Smart Houses Light up Hope on JK’s Borders
From bunkers to blast-proof homes, families in Poonch, Uri and other LoC villages find a new beginning By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: For decades, the border villages of Jammu and Kashmir have lived under the shadow of fear. Every time the sound of shelling echoed across the Line of Control (LoC), families would leave behind […]