Bank guard killing: SIA conducts raids in south Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple locations in the valley in connection with the killing of a bank guard earlier this year, officials said. The raids are being conducted in the south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama and Shopian, they said. According to the officials, the […]
Northern Army commander reviews infra-development projects in Ladakh
Jammu: Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has reviewed infrastructure development projects, which will enhance the operational capabilities of forces in Ladakh. The general officer commanding in chief (GoC-In-C) visited Shyok valley in Ladakh on Tuesday, the Northern Command said on X. He reviewed the infrastructural development projects, which will enhance the operational and […]
CS felicitates top performing panchayatsunder Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday honored the Sarpanchs from 15 nominated panchayats of J&K for their outstanding contributions to the ‘Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023’ initiative. Swachh Survekshan Grameen is an annual exercise to assess the status of villages in rural areas on various parameters under Swachh Bharat Grameen. These panchayats were selected […]
Lt Guv’s greets people on the eve of Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW)
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and good wishes to the people on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi. In a message the Lt Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, I convey my greetings to all. The holy Prophet (PBUH) showed us the path of an egalitarian society […]
Army jawan injured in landmine blast along LoC
Jammu: An Army jawan was injured in a landmine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place in the Nowsehera forward area when Naik Dheeraj Kumar accidentally stepped on the anti-personnel mine during patrolling, they said. Kumar, the officials said, was airlifted to the Command […]
Efforts on to finish residual terror, drug menace: DGP
Jammu: Asserting that terrorism is at its lowest ebb in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said efforts are on to finish residual militancy and also the drug menace from the Union territory. He said the anti-terrorist operation in south Kashmir’s Kokernag about a fortnight ago was a successful one […]
Terrorist, eight associates involved in cross-border smuggling of arms held
Srinagar: A terrorist and eight terror associates, including two women, involved in cross-border smuggling of arms and ammunition were arrested in separate operations as security forces unearthed two terror modules in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Tuesday. The terrorist associates were involved in cross-border smuggling of arms and ammunition at the behest of […]
‘Historic’ women’s reservation bill passed due to PM’s strong will: Union minister
Jammu: Amid Congress’ criticism over the women’s reservation bill, Union minister Som Parkash on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong will power led to the passage of the bill in both houses of Parliament last week. The Congress has questioned why the bill was not being implemented for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and […]
India’s diplomacy touched new heights in last 30 days: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India’s diplomacy touched new heights in the last 30 days and some decisions taken during the G20 Summit have potential to change the direction the 21st century world takes. Addressing students, faculty members and heads of educational institutions at the finale of the G20 University Connect […]
Days when few nations set the agenda are over: EAM S Jaishankar tells UNGA
United Nations: India on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over, underlining that its Presidency of the G20 sought to focus on key concerns of the many, not just the narrow interests of a few. Beginning his […]
