PM Modi transformed J&K from terrorism capital to tourism capital: Tarun Chugh
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism capital to tourism capital of the country, senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Tuesday said. “Jammu and Kashmir was once infamous as the terrorism capital, but it is now known as the tourism capital due to the policies of Prime Minister Modi,” Chugh […]
Delhi Police file charge sheet against alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist
New Delhi: The Delhi Police have filed a charge sheet against alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Javaid Ahmad Matoo, claimed to be involved in 11 terror attack cases in Jammu and Kashmir. The Special Cell of Delhi Police filed the charge sheet before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Nabeela Wali on March 3, claiming that Matoo was […]
LeT prison radicalisation case: NIA carries out raids across seven states
New Delhi: Expanding the ambit of its probe into the Bengaluru Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) prison radicalisation case, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday raided multiple locations across seven states, an official said. A host of digital devices and incriminating documents along with cash were recovered during the raids conducted on the premises of suspected persons in […]
Efforts underway to ensure 100 pc smart metering in JK by 2026: PDD
JAMMU: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is the only Union Territory across the country where consumers are still provided electricity without meters, a Spokesperson of the Power Development Department (PDD) Tuesday asserted that the areas ‘saturated with smart meters’ are experiencing significantly reduced losses and improved power supply. “Concerted efforts are underway to convert the […]
Police seize bag containing gunpowder in border area of Kathua
Kathua/Jammu: A bag containing gunpowder was found near the India-Pakistan International Border in Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. An investigation is underway, they said and added that gunpowder is usually used by hunters in the area. The officials said a police team was rushed to the Kataoo area near the International Border (IB) after […]
Drug dealer’s property attached in Samba
Jammu: Police have attached a property of a drug dealer in Samba district, officials said on Tuesday. The single-storey residential property in the Vijaypur area is valued at approximately Rs 15 lakh and belonged to drug dealer Shamas Din alias Barotian. It was sealed late on Monday, they said. The administration, with support from law […]
Lok Sabha polls- Will contest all 3 seats in Kashmir valley: NC
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Tuesday said while the party will be contesting all the three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir valley, it is in talks with the Congress to decide on three seats of Jammu and Ladakh regions. Both the parties are members of the opposition INDIA bloc. The NC’s announcement came after a […]
JK registers spur in ‘homestay’ growth, 13,000 rooms added
Srinagar: The growing number of tourist arrivals for the last few years has flourished the concept of homestays in Jammu and Kashmir. Their increasing numbers has subsequently enhanced the room capacity in Jammu and Kashmir, which for the last few years has been receiving record-breaking tourist’s arrivals. As per the figures available as many as […]
Multi-layer security blanket in Srinagar ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Srinagar: A three-tier security ring has been thrown around the Bakshi Stadium here for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally later this week while drones and CCTVs are being used for increased surveillance across the city, officials said on Monday. Modi will visit Srinagar on March 7. This will be his first visit to the Valley […]
Chief electoral officer reviews Lok Sabha poll preparations
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pandurang K Pole on Monday chaired a meeting here to review preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The meeting was attended by District Election Officers (DEOs) and SSPs of Jammu, Samba and Reasi districts among others, an official spokesperson said. Pole instructed officers to establish robust […]
