IED detected in Baramulla

Srinagar: A day ahead of Independence Day, security forces on Monday detected and destroyed an improvised explosive device in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, officials said here. A patrolling team of the army and police found the IED in a bag near a college in Kanispora area of the district in the afternoon, they said. […]

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist’s brother raises national flag in Sopore

Srinagar: The brother of an active Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist has raised the national flag at his house in Sopore town of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Rayees Ahmad, the brother of Javed Ahmad who joined the terrorist ranks in 2009, waved the national tricolour from the first-floor veranda of his house. “I waved the […]

Admin offers invitation to all for I-Day Function at Bakshi Stadium

Says valid identity cards shall be treated as Entry Passes

SRINAGAR: On the eve of 77th Independence Day-2023, a grand function is scheduled to be held at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar on 15th of August during which the Lieutenant Governor, Jammu & Kashmir UT, Manoj Sinha will hoist the National Flag. The Civil Society members, trade unionist, Trade and Transport Federations, Politicians, students and General Public […]

Adequate security in place for Independence Day celebrations: JK DGP

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s top cop on Sunday said adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful conduct of Independence Day celebrations in the union territory. Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said people should come in large numbers to participate in the Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir. “There is a lot […]

LG Sinha attends Jashn-e-Azadi celebrations on banks of Dal lake in Srinagar

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the Jashn-e-Azadi cultural programme organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government on the banks of Dal lake here to celebrate the Independence Day. Hundreds of youths participated in the programme. As emerging artistes including singers and musicians enthralled the audience, Sinha said the people of Jammu and […]

Bakshi Stadium to host Independence Day function in Kashmir after five years

Srinagar: A refurbished Bakshi Stadium here will host the main Independence Day function of Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of five years as the civil administration on Sunday appealed to people take part in the celebrations on Tuesday. “The function is being held here so that more and more people can come to participate. […]

Security tightened across Jammu to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations

Jammu: Security has been beefed up across Jammu, especially along the borders with Pakistan, to thwart any attempt to disrupt peace in the region ahead of Independence Day, officials said on Sunday. Massive ‘tiranga’ rallies are being held in the region in the run up to Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. The army and Border […]

Talks only with Indian citizens: BJP’s Chugh on Farooq Abdullah urging India, Pak to hold dialogue

Srinagar: BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday said the central government will not hold any dialogue with Pakistan on Kashmir but will talk only to the citizens of India. He was responding to a question about National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urging New Delhi and Islamabad to hold talks for solving the Kashmir problem. “Talks […]

Smart fences set up along LoC to thwart infiltration attempts

Jammu: The army has put in place smart fences based on cutting-edge sensor and CCTV camera technologies to thwart infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC), an official said on Sunday. This has strengthened border security and surveillance, Jammu-based army public relations officer Lt Col Suneel Bartwal told a group of journalists who visited […]