V K Birdhi is new IGP Kashmir
Srinagar: Senior IPS officer V K Birdhi was appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, on Tuesday. Birdhi, a 2003-batch Indian Police Service officer of the AGMUT cadre, will be taking over from Vijay Kumar who has been appointed as ADGP Law and Order Jammu and Kashmir. In an order, the J&K […]
Police announces Rs 10 lakh reward for tip-off on recent targeted attacks by terrorists
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for information on the three recent targeted attacks by terrorists in the valley in which a cop and a non-local labourer were killed. In a public notice, the police announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for credible information about […]
India to host G20 virtual meet on Nov 22
New Delhi: The Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict and the challenges facing the Global South are among key issues which are set to figure at the virtual summit of the G20 leaders on November 22 that would be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. At the end […]
GOC reviews operational preparedness in forward areas in Ladakh
Leh/Jammu: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 14 Corps, Lieutenant General Rashim Bali on Tuesday visited forward areas in Ladakh and reviewed the operational and security preparedness, officials said. During the interaction with soldiers, he lauded their steadfast tenacity and dedication despite the challenging terrain and harsh weather conditions. His visit to forward areas comes close […]
Naxalites, terrorists get emboldened whenever Congress comes to power: PM Modi
Surajpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for failing to contain Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and said whenever the party comes to power at the Centre, Naxalites and terrorists get emboldened. Addressing a rally in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Modi also targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the alleged Mahadev betting […]
Lion couple from Gujrat to reach Jambu Zoo on November 8
JAMMU: A pair of Asiatic lions, a male and female adult individuals aged 3.7 and 2.7 year, is slated to reach Jambu Zoo on Wednesday, November 8. The Department of Wildlife Protection informed that the lion pair is being brought to the UT on the direction of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The Asiatic Lion pair, […]
Mobile internet suspended in parts of Pulwama district
Srinagar: Mobile internet has been suspended in parts of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons, officials said on Tuesday. Directions to the Telecom Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in Wampora and Hunipora areas of the south Kashmir district were issued by Vijay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir […]
Four loaded magazines seized in Samba
Samba/Jammu: Four loaded magazines along with some loose live rounds were recovered from a pond in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. The recovery was made from Jakh village along the Jammu-Pathankot highway during cleaning of the roadside pond, they said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Samba, Benam Tosh said the rusted condition […]
Soldier dies while on duty near LoC in Poonch
Poonch: A soldier died during duty along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday, official said. They said the soldier, Naik Rohan Patel, fell unconscious, while moving towards drill practice. Thereafter, the soldier was immediately evacuated to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead. A police official confirmed the incident. (GNS)
Govt to conduct land audit of industrial estates
Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir government has decided to conduct a land audit of industrial estates across the Union Territory. To begin with, the UT administration would carry out land audits of two industrial estates-one each in Kashmir and Jammu- on the pilot basis. Officials revealed that the Department of Industries […]
