Kishtwar cloudburst: Hope her only strength, widow waits for news of missing son, his family
Jammu: Six days after a cloudburst ravaged a remote village in Kishtwar district, rescue teams continue their desperate search for those buried under the debris. For a widow, hope remains her only strength as she waits for any news of her only son, daughter-in-law and minor grandson who went missing in the tragedy that struck […]
Properties of two terrorists attached in Anantnag, Baramulla
Srinagar: Properties of two active terrorists were attached in Anantnag and Baramulla districts on Tuesday, police said. In Anantnag, the police attached the land belonging to active terrorist Adil Hussain Thoker, while an orchard of designated terrorist Asif Maqbool Dar, who is presently operating from across the border, was attached in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, […]
Lt Guv delivers inaugural address, says varsity playing important role in creating human resources
22nd Foundation Day of SMVDU SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University through video conference. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University today stands as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, inspiration and cultural pride of Jammu & […]
CM sanctions financial assistance for victims of Badhaal tragedy
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah sanctioned and released a grant of ₹30 lakh out of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in favour of the Next of Kin (NoK) of the deceased victims of the Badhaal tragedy. In December 2024, the village of Badhaal in Rajouri district witnessed a tragic incident in which 17 people, including […]
Facing opposition fire, EC says took 28 initiatives to strengthen electoral system
New Delhi: Under fire from the opposition over a variety of issues, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said it has taken 28 initiatives in the last six months to strengthen the electoral system. In a statement, the poll panel said it has engaged with all the stakeholders, strengthened and cleaned electoral systems, enhanced the […]
Cloudburst occurrences: Expert team to identify all vulnerable places, says CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the government is mulling to form a team of experts to identify all vulnerable places across Jammu & Kashmir and also suggest measures to prevent loss of lives in future. The statement comes days after cloudburst claimed over 60 lives in the Kishtwar district and seven […]
70-year-old man shoots self in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: A 70-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed gun in Rajouri district, a police officer said on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Pritam Dass, a resident of Renthal village of Dharmsal, shot himself with his 12-bore gun on Monday, he said. The family members who rushed to Dass’ room after […]
BSF jawan injured in accidental fire
Jammu: A Border Security Force constable posted along the Line of Control in Poonch district was injured when his weapon went off accidentally on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred in the forward areas of Balnoi along the LoC when the constable was cleaning his weapon, they said. He sustained injuries and was immediately shifted […]
Five cops among 14 booked for criminal breach of trust in Jammu
Jammu: Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked 14 people, including five police officials, in six separate cases for alleged criminal breach of trust and frauds here, an official of the department said. An FIR was registered against assistant in-charge (CPPP Jammu) Shalinder Dogra, head constable Mohan Singh and followers Vijay Kumar and […]
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 in LS
Legislation proposes to decriminalise 288 provisions New Delhi: The government on Monday introduced a new bill in the Lok Sabha to decriminalise as many as 288 provisions relating to minor offences under different laws with a view to promote ease of living and improve business climate. This is the second Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) […]
