Terror associate arrested in Pulwama; arms, ammo seized
Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate linked with the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district and seized arms and ammunition from him, police said on Sunday. They identified the man as Sajad Ahmed Dar, a resident of Pulwama’s Tahab area. A spokesperson said a joint team of police, […]
NC’s Abdul Rahim Rather set to become JK Assembly speaker
Srinagar: Veteran National Conference leader and seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief Abdul Rahim Rather is set to become the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is scheduled to meet for a five-day session on Monday. According to the List of Business issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the […]
Former minister Sat Sharma returns as head of J-K BJP
Jammu: Former minister Sat Paul Sharma returned as the head of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP, a post he had held for two-and-a-half years between 2015 and 2018. Sharma, 63, was denied a party ticket in the recent assembly election. He was appointed as working president of the party in September amid resentment […]
Through collective spirit, we’ll keep working towards TB-free India: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the decline in TB incidence is an outcome of India’s dedicated and innovative efforts, and asserted that “we will keep working towards a TB-free India” through a collective spirit. His remarks came in response to a post by Health Minister J P Nadda in which he […]
Waqf issue: BJP’s motive is political, no genuine interest in protecting farmers, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hit out at the BJP, which is slated to hold a state-wide protest on Monday on the “Waqf issue”, alleging that their motive is purely political, with no genuine interest in protecting the welfare of farmers. He said, the BJP’s true nature is to stoke communal strife for […]
Top LeT commander killed in Srinagar encounter
Four security personnel injured Srinagar: A top Pakistani commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was active in the Valley for several years was killed and four security personnel were injured in an encounter in the Khanyar area here on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the densely […]
BJP to elect its legislature party leader in Assembly on Sunday
Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit will hold a meeting in Srinagar on Sunday to elect its legislature party leader ahead of the first assembly session in the Union Territory to be held on November 4 after a six-year gap. The BJP bagged its all-time high of 29 seats in the recently held Jammu […]
Verification patrolling begins in Depsang: MEA
New Delhi: The Indian Army has commenced verification patrolling at Depsang, the second friction point in eastern Ladakh, the government said on Saturday. Patrolling at Demchok had begun on Friday, a day after the Indian and Chinese troops completed disengagement at the two friction points in eastern Ladakh. Replying to a query at a weekly […]
J&K records alarming spike in accidents
4,457 accidents claim 621 lives, injure 6,122 in 9 months Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an alarming rise in road accidents over the first nine months of ongoing year, with a staggering 4,457 accidents leading to 621 deaths and 6,122 injuries across the Union Territory. The statistics underscore an urgent call for road safety […]
Must end terrorism, NC suffered most due to it: Deputy CM
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister SurinderChoudhary Saturday said the ruling National Conference suffered the most due to terrorism and wants the menace to be rooted out to usher in peace in the region. Asked about the increased terror attacks after the formation of the NC-led government in Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, […]
