Massive search operation launched in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: Security forces on Saturday launched a search operation in over a dozen villages near the Line of Control in Poonch district, officials said. The joint operation by the Army and police in the Gursai area of Mendhar subdivision is being carried out as part of stepped-up security in the border villages ahead of Independence […]
CRPF jawan found dead inside camp in Pulwama
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan was found dead inside a camp in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in a suspected case of suicide, officials said. According to preliminary reports, Sepoy Ajay Kumar was found dead at Chursoo in the Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district after gunshots were heard around 2 am, the officials said. The […]
Hardcore criminal held in Samba
Jammu: A criminal, wanted for his alleged involvement in heroin smuggling and an attack on a police party, was arrested in Samba district on Saturday, officials said. Mansha, a resident of Vijaypur, has been arrested from Supwal area, a police spokesperson said. Two separate cases — an attack on a police party and heroin smuggling […]
Tiranga rally held in Budgam
Srinagar: A Tiranga rally was taken out in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with people from all walks of life including sportspersons, NGO volunteers and security personnel taking part in it. The participants carried the Tricolour as they marched from the Budgam stadium to the old bus stand. “We had to in […]
JPDCL seeks public support in smooth installation of smart meters across Jammu
Jammu: Amid ongoing protests by consumers over the installation of smart meters, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (JPDCL) on Saturday dispelled fears of overcharging by the power supplier and sought the cooperation of the people in completing the project. Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Sandeep Seth dismissed overcharging through smart meters as propaganda to mislead the […]
Govt tables bills in LS to replace British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Sedition law to be ‘completely repealed’: Amit Shah
New Delhi: In a landmark overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws, the Centre on Friday introduced in the Lok Sabha three bills to replace the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act, proposing among other things repeal of the sedition law and introducing a new provision with a wider definition of the offence. Besides defining terrorism for […]
Parliament adjourned sine die
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, bringing down the curtain on the Monsoon session of Parliament that witnessed persistent protests over the ethnic violence in Manipur and a fiery debate on the no-confidence motion against the BJP government. The discussion on the no-confidence motion, initiated by […]
National Highway engine of economic growth: CS
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, while reviewing the progress of different highways taken up under Prime Minister Development Program (PMDP) Friday remarked that the traffic authorities should make preparations well ahead of the fruit season to ensure smooth flow of trucks on Jmu-Sgr National Highway, particularly those carrying perishable fruit consignments. In addition […]
Hot, dry weather conditions to continue till Aug 20: MeT
Srinagar: As Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness hot weather conditions, the weatherman here predicted dry weather till August 20, saying that there is no forecast of any major wet spell during the period. Deputy Director Meteorological department (MeT), Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is no forecast of a wet spell till August 20, 2023. […]
Kashmir potter bags bulk order for 10,000 diyas for I-Day celebrations
Srinagar: This year, Diwali has come early for Mohammad Umar, a potter who has bagged an order for 10,000 oil lamps from the Jammu and Kashmir administration for Independence Day celebrations. This is the biggest order Umar has received in recent years. “My family has been doing pottery for generations and I have been doing […]
