LoC flare-up: Heavy exchange of fire in Rajouri
The Armies of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy shelling and firing on Wednesday along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, sources said. “Pakistan army started unprovoked ceasefire violation in Balakot sector at 12.50 a.m. which continued till 1.30 a.m. today (Wednesday),” an army official said. “Our troops have befittingly replied […]
Om Prakash Chautala, 82, clears Class 12 with A grade in Tihar jail
Setting the example for others, former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, who is serving a 10-year jail term after being convicted in the teachers’ recruitment scam, has passed his higher secondary examination (“first division”) at the age of 82 years, Indian Express reported. According to the paper, he is now planning to pursue an […]
CEO conducts surprise inspection of Udhampur private school
Chief Education Officer Udhampur, Bishan Singh, today conducted surprise inspection of AOC Higher Secondary School Udhampur. During the inspection, the CEO Udhampur inspected various documents and records of the school like school affiliation, building safety certificate, chemical safety certificate, fire safety certificate, transport facilities etc. He also inquired about the fee structure, annual charges of […]
Sports Council begins registration of village level sports clubs
Under its Youth Promotion initiative, J&K State Sports Council (SSC) has started a programme to provide recognition and support to sports teams from villages to boost sports activities in the State. According to the Secretary Sports Council the initiative will provide chance to teams, village level clubs, wards, mohallas to prove their mettle, besides they would be provided infrastructural facilities available at Sports Council, membership of registered state clubs, free sports kits […]
ADC seeks cooperation of Beopar Mandal to curb use of polythene
Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Avny Lavasa, today held a meeting with the representatives of Beopar Mandal and sought their cooperation in spreading awareness among people about the harmful effects of polythene. The ADC asked the participants to generate awareness regarding the use of polythene having thickness of more than 50 microns. Besides, during the meeting, […]
Participation of youth in national, international sports events encouraging: Minister
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today said that participation of J&K youth in national and international events reflects that Jammu and Kashmir State has vast sports talent which can earn a good name in the world of games. This was stated by the Minister while interacting with the sports persons at […]
Former militant’s dead body recovered in Pulwama
Police today recovered a dead body of Nazir Ahmad Bhat son of Habib ullah Bhat of Sugan village of Shopian district in south Kashmir. His body was recovered from Ranbiara in Pulwama village on Wednesday. Bhat, a resident of Sugan village of Shopian district in south Kashmir was a former militant, sources said. Cause of the […]
Jaitley, Army Chief to visit J&K
Amid heightened tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and student unrest in the valley, Defense Minister Arun Jaitley and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will arrive here in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to review the security situation, sources said. According to sources, Arun Jaitley was supposed to fly to Srinagar for the GST […]
Defence minister, Army Chief likely to review security situation in Srinagar
Amid a surge in militant attacks and incidents of violence in the valley, Defense minister Arun Jaitley and Army Chief Bipin Rawat would review the security scenario in Srinagar, sources said. Jaitley will be in Srinagar primarily for the two-day meeting of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council on 18 and 19 May, is […]
Clashes Erupt after Forces Cordon off Shopian village, locals alleges ransacking
Clashes erupted after the government forces cordoned off Heff and Shirmal villages of south Kashmir’s Shopian district Wednesday morning after receiving inputs of presence of militants in the area As the 55 RR and SOG Zainapora laid a siege in both the villages. Search operation in Shirmal village was conducted peacefully However when forces started search operation […]
