J-K deputy CM hopeful of PM announcing restoration of statehood on Independence Day
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would announce restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory from the ramparts of Red Fort in his address to the nation on Independence Day. Addressing a public meeting organized by the National Conference at Tali Morh […]
Search operation launched in Kishtwar; 2 Hizbul terrorists believed to be trapped
Jammu: Intermittent exchange of firing rocked a forested area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir throughout the day on Sunday after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intelligence input about the presence of two most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, officials said. The first contact with the terrorists was established around 6.30 […]
Kulgam anti-terror operation enters 10th day
Srinagar: The anti-terror operation in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir entered its 10th day on Sunday as security forces tried to squeeze the cordon around the terrorists. “The operation is still in progress. The security forces are trying to close in on the positions of the hiding ultras,” an official said. He said the […]
Two Bihar residents held for killing man following quarrel in Samba
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday claimed to have solved a 10-month-old murder case by arresting two Bihar natives, and recovering the weapon of offence from them. Sushil Singh Manhas (29), a resident of Smailpur village, was found unconscious with stab injuries in the industrial area near Bari Brahmana on the night of […]
Kashmir: Police crackdown on drugs spurs shift to medical opioids
Srinagar: As security forces continue their fight against terrorism, the Srinagar police has launched a crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking that has led to the arrest of 97 people and the filing of 73 cases in the last three months. Officials cite intelligence reports indicating that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), having failed in recruiting […]
Jammu: Top bosses of Hyderabad-based company booked for fraud with Falcon app
Jammu: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked the managing director of a Hyderabad-based Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd for a multi-crore investment app scam. One of the complainants in the matter was an army officer who lost money investing in the ‘Falcon Invoice Discounting app,’ an officer said. Rajasthan native Major […]
J-K Cong on chain hunger strike in Jammu to press for restoration of statehood
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Sunday began a chain hunger strike here under its ‘Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq’ campaign to press for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra led dozens of party leaders and workers, including several former ministers and legislators, in front of […]
Rijiju bats for judicial infra, simplifying laws for common people
Itanagar: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said judicial infrastructure, especially in the lower judiciary, must be strengthened to ensure that justice is accessible, swift, and people-friendly. Attending the inauguration of the newly constructed Gauhati High Court, Itanagar Permanent Bench building here, he said that infrastructure is extremely important, especially in the lower judiciary. Good […]
Ops Sindoor- IAF shot down five Pakistani fighter jets: Air Force Chief
Says one large aircraft was part of the damaged planes Bengaluru: The Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, in the largest-ever recorded surface-to-air kill by India, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Saturday. This is the first official comment on the damage […]
Op Sindoor India’s declaration of self-reliance in defence sector: DRDO Chief
Pune: Operation Sindoor was a “declaration” of India’s ability to stand tall through self-reliance, strategic foresight, and indigenous technological strength, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir Kamat said on Saturday. Speaking at the 14th convocation of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) here, Kamat said the highly coordinated, multi-dimensional operation along the […]