Militant hideout busted in Kupwara
Srinagar: The security forces busted a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, police said. Based on specific information related to the presence of a terrorist hideout in the forest area of Gangbugh in Sogam area of north Kashmir district, a cordon and […]
Police registers case over fake video in Rajouri
Jammu: A case was registered on Friday in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir following the circulation of a fake video with the intention to “create unrest”, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said. “A video has been circulated on social media in which some objectionable slogans are heard during a procession in the Kalakote […]
Thousands of devotees converge in Doda to celebrate ‘Nag Baisakhi’ festival
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Thousands of devotees on Friday converged at the ancient high-altitude Subar-Nag temple here in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district to celebrate ‘Nag Baisakhi’ festival to welcome spring after prolonged harsh winters. The festival started with the opening of doors of an ancient 12,000-foot-high temple at Subar Dhar, 35 Km from Bhaderwah town, officials said. […]
Leh Apex Body announces fresh ‘border march’ in Ladakh
Leh: Days after withdrawing its call for ‘border march’ amidst imposition of restrictions by the administration, Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Friday said a small group of their representatives would undertake a foot march to Changthang near the China border. The march would show the “reality of farmers losing their pasture land in the absence […]
Rs 5 lakh unaccounted cash seized in Kishtwar
Jammu: In view of the Lok Sabha polls, police seized Rs 5 lakh unaccounted cash from a man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. This step was taken following the directives of the Election Commission that individuals are reminded that carrying more than Rs 50,000 in cash is prohibited during the […]
LeT terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama
Srinagar: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, police said. This was the first encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in more than three months. The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Fressipora village in the […]
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar/Jammu: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated on Wednesday across Jammu and Kashmir with traditional fervour and gaiety. A large congregation of devotees assembled at Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir. Former chief ministers of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among those who offered prayers […]
PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid greetings to people on Wednesday, praying the festival spread the spirit of compassion, togetherness and peace. In a post on X, he said, “May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!” Eid is being celebrated in Kerala and Ladakh on Wednesday, while it will be celebrated in […]
President Murmu greets citizens on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, and said this festival motivates all to lead a peaceful life and work for the prosperity of the society. This festival marks the culmination of the period of fasting and prayer during the holy month of Ramzan and gives us the […]
LG Sinha reviews progress of infrastructure projects
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir (UT) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Public Works (R&B) Department, at Civil Secretariat today. The meeting was attended by Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Sh Sanjeev Verma, Commissioner/Secretary GAD; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Sh […]
