‘Hybrid’ terrorist, associate arrested in Budgam
Two LeT terror operatives held in Plwama
Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a ‘hybrid’ terrorist and his associate in Budgam district and seized incriminating materials from their possession, police said on Friday. Meanwhile, two LeT operatives were held in Pulwama in south Kashmir. The duo in Budgam was apprehended in the Pakharpora area of the district, a police spokesperson said. They were […]
Municipal polls in J&K: CEO extends deadline for feedback on reservation proposal
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s chief electoral officer on Friday extended the deadline for filing objections/ suggestions on draft reservation proposal of wards for urban local bodies. Citing demand from political parties and other stakeholders, the CEO today extended the timeline for submission of feedback over the proposal till September 14. “Keeping in view the demand […]
World Bank’s G20 document on India’s DPI testament to rapid progress: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited a G20 report prepared by the World Bank to highlight that India has achieved in just six years financial inclusion targets that would otherwise have taken at least 47 long years. “India’s leap in financial inclusion, powered by Digital Public Infrastructure! A G20 document prepared by […]
Arms, ammo found near Poonch encounter site where 2 terrorists were killed
Jammu: Security forces found a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives in Poonch district on Thursday, a day after two terrorists were killed as soldiers foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control, officials said. The terrorists were gunned down in a fierce exchange of fire in the Sawjian area of Mandi on Wednesday, […]
PM Modi presents 12-point proposals to expand India-ASEAN cooperation
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a 12-point proposal to expand cooperation between India and 10-nation ASEAN in a range of areas such as connectivity, trade and digital transformation even as he called for building a rules-based post-COVID world order. Establishment of a multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor linking South East Asia, India, […]
LG Manoj Sinha calls on people not to support militancy
Srinagar: The ecosystem of conflict profiteers, terrorists, and secessionists in Jammu and Kashmir has been dismantled, and there is a strong yearning for peace, prosperity and accelerated development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said here on Thursday. “Many cities and towns of the Jammu and Kashmir Union territory today exhibit impressive manifestations of all-round development,” he […]
Police, security forces working in tandem to end terrorism, says J-K Police chief
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces are working in tandem to put an end to terrorism in the Union Territory, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday. The border security grid is also “much stronger than ever”, he said. “The police along with other security forces are fully alert and […]
Indigenous, hi-tech drones deployed along northern, western borders: Senior Army official
Jammu: Indigenous drones have been deployed along the border in the northern and the western sectors of Jammu and Kashmir to counter adversaries, a senior Army officer said on Wednesday. The Indian Army is also focussing on artificial intelligence and has begun a process in this direction. “High-tech drones are deployed on our northern and […]
BRO to construct airfield at strategic Nyoma belt of eastern Ladakh
Jammu: The Border Roads Organisation will construct an airfield at an estimated cost of Rs 218 crore at the strategic Nyoma belt of eastern Ladakh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the airfield on September 12 through videoconferencing. The Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground has been used for the transportation […]
Arms, ammo found near Poonch encounter site where 2 terrorists were killed
Jammu: Security forces found a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, a day after two terrorists were killed as soldiers foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control, officials said. The terrorists were gunned down in a fierce exchange of fire in the Sawjian area of […]
