72 terrorists killed in JK in 2023: Officials
New Delhi: A total of 72 terrorists, 50 of them having a foreign origin, were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023, officials said Monday. As many as 91 terrorists are still active in the Union Territory, according to figures made available by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Out of these […]
CBI files charge-sheet against 15 accused in JE recruitment exam paper leak case
Jammu: The CBI on Monday said it has filed a charge-sheet against 15 accused in a case related to irregularities in a written examination for the recruitment of junior engineer (civil) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Jal Shakti Department. The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered the case on January 9 last year on a request […]
Covid sub-variant JN.1: INSACOG says 197 cases detected in country
New Delhi: A total of 197 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country so far, with Odisha joining the list of states that have detected the presence of the variant, according to INSACOG’s data updated on Monday. Ten states and Union Territories have so far detected the presence of the JN.1 […]
Article 370 verdict pronounced according to Constitution and Law: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday refused to respond to criticism of the unanimous five-judge bench verdict of the Supreme Court upholding scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution, saying the judges decide a case “according to the Constitution and the law”. In an exclusive interview to PTI, the CJI said […]
JK court declares 23 terrorists based in Pakistan, PoK proclaimed offenders
Jammu: A court in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday declared 23 terrorists from Kishtwar district, who are operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), proclaimed offenders, police said. The special Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) court in Doda gave them a month to appear before it in connection with cases registered against them, failing which […]
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva takes over as GoC of 16 Corps
Jammu: Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva on Monday took charge as the new general officer commanding of the 16 Corps and exhorted troops to work towards maintaining operational preparedness and ensuring peace. He took charge after Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain relinquished the command of the elite White Knight Corps (16 Corps) that oversees the operational area […]
Dhangri terror attack anniversary: Villagers remember victims, vow to foil terrorists’ designs
Rajouri (J-K): People are determined to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy, vowed Dheeraj Sharma, the sarpanch of Jammu and Kashmir’s Dhangri village that saw five of its residents being shot dead by terrorists on this day last year. Tragedy had struck Dhangri in Rajouri district again a day later. Two children of the […]
Set in motion process for establishment of NDPS courts: CS
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday in the 8th UT level Apex committee meeting of NCORD impressed upon the administration to put the ball rolling for establishment of NDPS courts for speedy trial of the convicts under this act. The meeting which was attended by ACS, Home; Spl DG, Crime; Principal Secretary, PWD; Principal Secretary, […]
Amid Covid surge, Leh makes masks compulsory in public places
Leh/Jammu: Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Leh district administration on Monday said wearing masks in public places will be mandatory for people. Leh recorded 11 COVID-19 cases last week. “In view of rising COVID-19 cases in the district, precautionary measures to contain the spread of COVID-19… are hereby ordered to be followed strictly. “People must […]
India brimming with self-confidence, we should maintain momentum in 2024: PM Modi
New Delhi: Asserting that India is brimming with self-confidence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and self-reliance, and urged people to maintain the momentum in 2024 as well. In the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also emphasised on […]
