Frustrated by dwindling local recruitment, Pak pushing foreign terrorists into J-K: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Pakistan was pushing foreign terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir as it was frustrated by dwindling local recruitment and increasing faith of people in democracy, reflected in record turnouts during the Lok Sabha polls here. In his Independence Day speech at the Bakshi Stadium here, Sinha said that […]
IPS Nalin Prabhat sent to J-K as Special DG of police, will take over as new chief on Sep 30
New Delhi: Highly decorated IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as Special Director General of the Jammu and Kashmir Police effective immediately and will assume the role of the force’s chief following the retirement of R R Swain on September 30. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order confirming Prabhat’s appointment, stating that […]
Army, police pay tributes to captain killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: Army and police on Thursday paid tributes to Captain Deepak Singh who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in nearby Udhampur district, officials said. A search operation to track down the terrorists who fled the site of encounter is underway in Assar belt of Doda district. A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Jammu […]
Teenager dies, 2 injured in lightning strike at Kulgam
Cloudburst triggers flash floods in B’pora; Jammu, Katra receive heavy downpour, rains lash Kashmir too; Strong winds damage vehicle in Bla; MeT predicts more rains, cloudbursts, flash floods till Aug 20 Srinagar: The cloudburst in Kashmir parts on Thursday triggered flash floods in north Kashmir while the lightning strike also claimed a life in South […]
Rain brings relief to farmers as prolonged dry spell ends
Farmers now preparing for high-density apple-picking process Srinagar: After enduring a prolonged dry spell and intense heat, farmers across Kashmir are finally breathing a sigh of relief as much-needed rainfall has arrived in the region. The showers, which began on Thursday, have brought renewed hope to farmers, especially those in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. […]
LG hosts ‘At Home’ on the 78th I’ Day
Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, hosted an ‘At Home’ reception on the 78th Independence Day on Thursday. On the occasion, the Lt Governor interacted with the family members of martyrs, freedom fighters, ex-Servicemen, achievers and citizens of J&K and exchanged Independence Day greetings.
DIPR celebrates 78th I’ Day at Media Complex Srinagar, Jatin Kishore hoists tricolour
Srinagar: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) marked the 78th Independence Day with a ceremony held at the Media Complex Srinagar on Thursday. The event was a poignant celebration of unity, diversity, and national pride, embodied by the hoisting of the National Flag. Director Information, Jatin Kishore, led the ceremony by hoisting the […]
Assembly polls- Home Secy on board with EC’s security assessment of JK: Sources
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry is learnt to have conveyed to the Election Commission its readiness to provide adequate security personnel for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Wednesday. The assurance was given by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla when he held a meeting with the election commissioners here. Last December, […]
Lt Guv greets people on the eve of Independence Day
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Independence Day. Following is the full text of his message- “On the joyous occasion of 78th Independence Day, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Jammu Kashmir. Today I pay my tribute to all those freedom fighters, […]
Army captain, terrorist killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: An Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in the encounter that broke out on the eve of Independence Day and is the latest in a series of incidents in the Jammu […]
