Lt Governor greets people on 77th Independence Day

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings and felicitations to the people on the occasion of 77th Independence Day. In a message, the Lt Governor said, “My hearty Independence Day greetings to all the citizens. My humble tribute to all those freedom fighters, who made supreme sacrifices to secure freedom for us. […]

Conflict tag on Kashmir was exploited for personal gains: Lt Guv

Pays tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs

Sonmarg (Ganderbal): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that three-decades long conflict in Kashmir was a “business for some people” who filled their own coffers while common man was left to suffer on all fronts. He, however, was quick to add that Security Forces are putting the last nail in the coffin of terrorism […]

Eastern Ladakh row:  India, China hold fresh military talks

New Delhi: India and China on Monday held a fresh round of military talks with a focus on disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh and ease overall tensions in the region. The 19th round of Corps Commander level dialogue took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Indian side […]

Three-tier security for Independence Day in Kashmir

Srinagar: A three-tier security blanket involving helicopter reconnaissance and drone surveillance has been planned to ensure smooth and peaceful Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Authorities have said internet services will not be suspended during the celebrations as used to be done until a few years ago. Elite SOG personnel of Jammu […]

PM Modi to deliver 10th consecutive Independence Day address

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver on Tuesday his 10th consecutive Independence Day address which will also be his last before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a mood of anticipation builds around the annual showpiece event that he has used to present his government’s report card, unveil flagship schemes and lay down […]

48 killed in Himachal rains, 14 of them in Shimla landslides

Shimla: At least 48 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh, 14 of them in two Shimla landslips including one at a temple as rains wreaked havoc in the state, triggering landslides that blocked key roads and brought down houses, officials said on Monday. As many as 19 persons died in various rain-related incidents in Mandi […]

BSF steps up vigil along LoC ahead of Independence Day

LoC-Naugam Sector: “Our fellow citizens can celebrate Independence Day without any worry as we are here to guard the borders”. This is the message from a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan posted along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Constable Sanjeev Kumar Rai said the BSF troopers guarding the Line of […]

954 police medals for central, state forces announced on Independence Day eve

New Delhi: The government on Monday announced service medals for 954 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to the Union Home Ministry’s order, 230 personnel will be decorated with bravery medals, including a President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG). A maximum of 125 bravery medals have […]

Scores of people join Tiranga Rally in Jammu

Jammu: Scores of people carrying the national flag took part in a Tiranga Rally in Jammu on Monday. The rally, led by Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and Jammu MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, covered a three-km stretch in the Talab Tilloo area. It was organised to mark the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Raina […]