Three held after arms recovered from them in Pulwama
Srinagar: Security forces arrested three persons and recovered weapons from them in Pulwama district of south Kashmir’s, the Army said on Tuesday. “Based on specific intelligence inputs, a Joint Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) was launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Panzu and Gamiraj in Pulwama on 25 December, 2023. Three […]
Winter vacation at KU from Jan 1
Srinagar: University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced winter vacations for main and satellite campuses from January-01 to February-25-2023. Besides, the University announced winter break for the private colleges affiliated with it from December-27 to February-14 respectively. Assistant Registar of KU said that the teaching departments of the university and its satellite campuses shall observe winter […]
Winter festival in Doda: Police officer calls for alertness during 5-day carnival
Jammu: As the five-day winter festival is scheduled to commence in Bhaderwah valley in Doda on Wednesday, a senior police officer called for strict vigil in the district for the success of the event aimed at attracting tourists and new year revellers. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom was speaking at the Subsidiary Multi-Agency […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for Republic Day, 2024 celebrations
Stresses on synergy between departments SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Tuesday chaired a high level meeting to review the civil and security arrangements for the celebration of forthcoming Republic Day, here. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar; HoD’s and representatives from PWD (R&B), KPDCL, School Education, Health Services, […]
Army chief visits Poonch, exhorts field commanders to conduct ops in ‘most professional manner’
Jammu: Army Chief General Manoj Pande visited Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and exhorted commanders to conduct operations in the “most professional manner”, amid an outrage over the killing of three civilians picked up by the force for questioning following a terrorists attack in Poonch last week that left four soldiers dead. The Chief of […]
Poonch: Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of 3 civilians
Jammu: The Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry as police lodged a murder case against unknown persons over the death of three civilians picked up for questioning by the force after three soldiers died in a terrorist attack in Poonch recently, official sources said on Monday. In a related development, a brigadier-level officer was […]
India proudly acknowledges Christian community’s contribution: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the Christian community on Monday for its role in giving direction to the society and sense of service, and said the country proudly acknowledges its contribution. In an interaction with the members of the community at his residence here on Christmas, Modi recalled his old, intimate […]
Christmas celebrated in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Christian community in Kashmir on Monday celebrated Christmas with special prayers held for the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The biggest Mass was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church at Maulana Azad Road here, where dozens of Christians, including women and children, assembled to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The church […]
Elements behind targeted killings in J&K will be brought to justice soon: BJP leader
Srinagar: BJP leader Ashok Koul on Monday condemned the killing of a retired police officer in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district and said the elements behind targeted killings in the valley will be brought to justice soon. Koul also said he is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win more than 50 seats […]
Two dead, 12 injured as minibus plunges into gorge in Reasi
Jammu: Two people were killed and 12 injured on Monday when a minibus carrying a wedding party skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, police said. The bus was travelling from Balmatkote to Badar village when the accident took place near Dhamini around 6 am, Chassana SHO […]
