Rs 144 Cr disbursed among people for border fencing compensation: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday observed that border dwellers face numerous challenges and said his government will convene a meeting of MLAs from border areas in April to address the issues faced by them. He also said that over Rs 144 crore have been disbursed to farmers, whose lands were affected by fencing […]
Militancy cannot be finished without support of people: Omar
Says protests against Waqf Amendment Bill understandable Jammu: Asserting that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be finished without the support of people, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government is extending support to the Union Home Ministry to ensure the security situation remains peaceful in the union territory. “Though it (security) is […]
Cong chief says security situation in JK ‘deteriorating’
Terrorism on rise in Jammu region: G A Mir Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday questioned the BJP’s claim of normalcy after the abrogation of Article 370 and demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the “deteriorating” security situation in the union territory. He said the frequent terror incidents, especially in […]
Corps Commander reviews security situation in Rajouri-Poonch sector
Jammu: General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector on Monday to review the prevailing security situation in the region. The GOC commended the troops for their professionalism in challenging conditions and exhorted them to maintain a high state of morale and motivation. The strategic ”Ace of Spades” […]
Govt examining issue of bringing anti-defection law for DDCs: Minister
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday disclosed that it is examining the issue of bringing an anti-defection law for district development councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion of PC MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Rural Development Department, Javaid Ahmad Dar informed the House that legal opinion on […]
Govt intends to eliminate bogus, ineligible ration cards: Minister
Says GAD order for verification of beneficiaries to be put on hold Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, Monday said that the government intends to make all endeavours to eliminate bogus and ineligible ration cards as a continuous process. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Mir Saifullah. […]
Man detained under PSA for anti-national activities in Kathua
Jammu: A man allegedly involved in various criminal and anti-national activities was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district on Monday, police said. Mohammad Ayaz, a resident of Lohai-Malhar, was lodged at district jail Udhampur after his detention warrant issued by the district magistrate was executed by police station Malhar, a […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Anantnag
Srinagar: Security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in the forest area of Anantnag district of south Kashmir, officials here said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the security forces launched a search operation in Sungalan forests of Anantnag on Sunday, the officials said. During the searches, they said, the terrorist hideout was busted and […]
Today I am proud that Jammu Kashmir has found its place in film-making: LG Sinha
Our efforts of peace and development in the past 5 years have made Jammu Kashmir more attractive destination for Hindi, Regional and Foreign film shooting: LG LG highlighted that Technological advancement has helped the local budding film-makers, actors and professionals in different fields of Cinema to showcase the rich and varied cultural heritage I want […]
Operation underway in JK’s Kathua to neutralise terrorists found hiding in nursery
Jammu: An encounter ensued on Sunday after security forces confronted a group of terrorists hiding in a dense nursery after infiltrating from across the border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The intense firing between the two sides lasted for over half an hour in the evening, they said. The officials said […]