ADGP Security meets Governor
JAMMU: Muneer Ahmad Khan, ADGP Home Guards, Disaster Management and Security, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Khan briefed Governor about several important matters relating to Security management in the State. Complimenting Khan for his devoted endeavours during the period he served as the Police Chief in the Valley, the […]
KEG condemns detention of Kamran Yousuf, definition of journalist by NIA
Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) that had a marathon meeting on Tuesday has strongly reacted to the new definition of a journalist that was detailed in the charge sheet of incarcerated Kashmir photo-journalist Kamran Yousuf, KEG spokesman Shafat Kira said. “If the cops are supposed to define the roles and responsibilities of the journalists, which […]
03 drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Srinagar police has arrested three drug peddlers in two instances and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Two drug peddlers were arrested by a naka party headed by SHO Ram Munshibagh near Hotel International. These drug peddlers tried to escape from the spot but were overpowered by the naka party. They were later identified as […]
JK youth, children meet President
New Delhi: Youths and children, who were hit by militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, today met President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The youths and children have been taken on a country-wide tour — ‘Watan Ko Jano’ — from February 11 to 20, sponsored by the home ministry. Kovind said the young participants […]
Medium danger avalanche issued by SDMA
Jammu: On the basis of information received from SASE, medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for Baramulla, Gulmarg, Furkian-Z Gali and Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar. Low danger warning has been issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban,Doda, Kishtwar Udhampur, Anantnag, Kulgam, Badgam, Kupwara,Bandipora, Ganderbal Kargil and Leh Districts, Bandipora-Kanzalwan-Gurez sector and Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. People living in these […]
4 govt employees suspended in JK
Jammu: Four government employees, including a block development officer (BDO), were today suspended after they were found absent from their duties during a surprise inspection in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, an official spokesman said. Rural Development Minister Abdul Haq Khan yesterday conducted a surprise inspection of rural development department offices and found the BDO, […]
Frame scheme for relief to Army porters’ kin on par with soldiers: SHRC to JK govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended that the state government frame a scheme for providing compensation to family members of porters who work with Army and die in the line of duty, on par with the soldiers, a spokesperson of the rights panel said. “It is unfortunate that a […]
Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude hits JK
Srinagar: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale today hit Jammu and Kashmir, an official of the MeT department said. The epicentre of the quake was in Jammu and Kashmir, he said. “Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurred at 12:41 pm today with epicentre in Jammu and Kashmir at a depth of five […]
Pak summons Indian diplomat over death of 8-year-old boy in cross-border firing
Islamabad: Pakistan today summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh here to condemn the “unprovoked firing” by Indian troops across the Line of Control which killed an 8-year-old boy. Pakistan’s foreign ministry claimed that the boy, Ayan Zahid, was killed after Indian troops opened fire yesterday in Khuiratta Sector in the PoK. Pakistan Army […]
SC to hear tomorrow actress Priya Varrier’s plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow the plea of actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who recently became an internet sensation for her wink in a Malayam movie song, seeking stay of criminal proceedings against her over the viral video. The top court agreed to hear the matter tomorrow after the actress’ lawyer Haris Beeran […]
