Special court grants NIA 10-day remand of two Pahalgam terror accused
Jammu: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday granted a 10-day remand of the two accused who were arrested for harbouring Pakistani terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. A local court had earlier granted the NIA a five-day remand of the two accused on Monday, which […]
House Committee on salary enhancement of Legislators meets
Committee to submit report before next Assembly session: Chairman SRINAGAR: The House Committee, constituted to examine the demand for enhancement of salaries and allowances of legislators, Friday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman, Surjeet Singh Slathia, which was attended by members including Ali Mohammad […]
Army carrying out trials for solutions to counter drone attacks: Defence expert
New Delhi: The Indian Army is carrying out trials for solutions to counter drone attacks, which were used extensively by Islamabad in its response to Operation Sindoor launched against terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a top defence expert said on Friday. Pakistan had sent swarms of drones and loitering munitions to counter India’s […]
Govt unlikely to implement 20 to 28 deg C AC temp range immediately: Minister
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said the government is unlikely to implement the air conditioner temperature range of 20 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius anytime soon and that it will be introduced gradually over time. Asked at the India Climate Summit when the new AC temperature range would be implemented, […]
Two DPAP leaders quit, return to Congress with remorse
Srinagar: Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers on Friday returned to the Congress party after a brief stint with Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori rejoined the Congress at the party office here. They were welcomed back to the party by All India Congress Committee (AICC) general […]
10 pc drop in Amarnath Yatra registration after Pahalgam terror attack: LG Sinha
Says adequate security, other arrangements put in place for pilgrimage Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. “The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going […]
Facilities arranged by SASB in the last two years
Wider Yatra tracks: Previously narrow and steep Yatra tracks along both the routes have been widened to around 12 feet in most of the stretches. Kalimata stretch, which was previously very narrow and with steep gradient, has been widened to almost 12 feet, with much gentler slope. Safer Yatra tracks with stronger safety handrails all […]
180 companies of CAPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra security across Jammu: IGP
Jammu: A total of 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which is 30 more than previous years, have been deployed for the security of annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu division this year, a senior police officer said on Thursday. Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti assured a safe pilgrimage to […]
Discussions on restoring statehood to JK should conclude soon: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that discussions on restoring statehood to the Union Territory should be concluded soon so that people can get what they have been demanding. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a special national integration camp organised by the Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh NCC Directorate here, Abdullah also […]
JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped as encounter breaks out in Udhampur
Jammu: A terrorist of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remained trapped in a forested area in Udhampur district, officials said. The group of four terrorists was being tracked for a year. They were confronted by a joint search party of the […]
