Anti-terror operation in Kulgam enters 8th day
Srinagar: In one of the longest anti-terror operations in south Kashmir, the gunfight in Kulgam district entered the eighth day on Friday as security forces continued to battle the terrorists hiding in the deep forest area, officials said. Senior police and Army officers are monitoring the operation round-the-clock, the officials said. On Thursday, Jammu and […]
IGP reviews security situation ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: Kashmir IGP V K Birdi Friday reviewed the security situation and arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day, and directed security forces to ensure necessary preparations are completed well in advance. Birdi chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir here to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the celebrations of […]
Over 2 lakh Indians renounced Indian citizenship in 2024: Govt to LS
New Delhi: More than two lakh Indians renounced their citizenship in 2024, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to queries on the number of individuals who have renounced their Indian citizenship and taken citizenship of other countries […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings washed out amid Opposition protests
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were washed out once again on Friday as the House was adjourned for the day a little after 12 noon amid vociferous protests by Opposition members on various issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and charges of “vote theft” made by the Congress. The […]
Lt Guv greets people on Raksha Bandhan
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the unique bond between brothers and sisters. The sacred thread […]
Corps commander reviews operational readiness in Rajouri
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday emphasised maintaining robust defensive and surveillance measures along the Line of Control to ensure mission effectiveness in safeguarding territorial integrity. The GOC on Friday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu […]
Police attaches bank account, motorcycle of drug peddler in Udhampur
Jammu: Police on Friday sealed a bank account and attached a motorcycle belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Udhampur district, officials said. The properties of drug peddler Vikrant Sharma of Chabutra Bazar have been attached under section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, they said. A Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle […]
Police search houses of Pakistan-based terrorists in Doda
Jammu: Searches were carried out at the houses of Pakistan-based terrorists across fifteen locations in Doda district as part of a massive clampdown on the terror ecosystem in the region, officials said on Friday. “The searches in the Doda district were conducted in the houses of terrorists currently in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, who are […]
JK deserves statehood without delay: CM Omar
Attends National Tribal Festival at Gurez Gurez: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir should be granted statehood as soon as possible, as it is the right of the people, who have been waiting for its restoration. During an address at the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, the Chie Minister said […]
CS reviews issues facing varsities, assures early resolution
SRINAGAR: In a significant move to strengthen the higher education in J&K, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the issues confronting various universities operating across the Union Territory. The meeting aimed at accelerating the resolution of pending matters hampering the academic and infrastructural growth of these institutions. The […]