6 drug peddlers arrested, contraband seized
Srinagar: Police have arrested six drug peddlers in Anantnag and Baramulla districts and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. He said in Anantnag, police intercepted a truck (JK18A-5471) with two persons on board at Mandipora crossing and recovered 320 kgs of poppy straw-like substance from it. Balvinder […]
Govt to allow Muharram procession on traditional route in Sgr after three decades
SRINAGAR: The J&K Administration today addressed the long pending demand of Shia brethren by allowing the 8th Muharram procession on the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate after three decades. “While taking the religious sentiments of Shia brethren into consideration, the administration decided to allow the procession tomorrow,” Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri […]
Army chief stress on technology-enabled, future-ready force to tackle any complex challenges
Drass: Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande Wednesday stressed on the need to constantly rebooting future ready forces with latest technology and vast field experiences to tackle dangers and challenges. The Army chief, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the armed forces should prepare for future keeping in mind possible challenges, […]
In Kargil, defence minister says India will cross LoC if need arises
Pays tribute to soldiers at Kargil War Memorial
Drass: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that nobody has the courage to raise their eyes towards India as brave soldiers are protecting the border and if need arises they will not hesitate to cross the Line of Control, which is already conveyed to the armed forces. Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff […]
Centre to introduce four bills on quota and electoral reservation in J&K
Srinagar: The Union Government will introduce four key bills on quota and electoral reservation in Jammu & Kashmir in Parliament on Wednesday (July 26). As per Lok Sabha’s revised list of business, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a bill to […]
Facing charges of fudging her DOB, principal GMC Jammu replaced
Jammu: Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu Shashi Sudan Sharma on Tuesday was shunted out after she was booked by the Crime Branch for allegedly tampering with her date of birth. Ashutosh Gupta, Head of Department of Radiotherapy, will now hold the charge as the principal of the college. According to an official order, Sharma […]
Landslide kills on person in Kishtwar
Kishtwar: A labourer was killed and another injured when a landslide struck a road construction site in Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. Abid Hussain (25) and Musharraf (23), both residents of Kuchal village, came under the landslide at Sumbal in the Chatroo area, they said. The officials said a rescue operation was launched immediately […]
LG Sinha pays homage to Kargil War heroes
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid homage to the heroes of Kargil War on the eve of “Kargil Vijay Diwas”. “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my tributes to the valiant soldiers, officers, who displayed magnificent valour and the spirit of sacrifice to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland,” the LG […]
NIA Court Kulgam issues Non-bailable warrant against an active terrorist
Srinagar: Honourable NIA Court Kulgam issued a Non-bailable Warrant against an active terrorist involved in multiple criminal activities, including in Case FIR No. 252/2021 of PS Qazigund. “Today Honourable NIA Court Kulgam on the application of SIU Kulgam issued a Non-bailable Warrant against Basit Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rashid Dar resident of Redwani Kulgam […]
SKIMS bars entry of MRs in hospital premises, directs prescribing generic formulations only
Srinagar: The SKIMS administration on Tuesday curtailed the visits of Medical Representatives into hospital premises. “It has been conveyed by Director General Health Services, Government of India, and endorsed by Director SKIMS & Ex. Officio Secretary to Government, that all the medications prescribed in government hospitals should be generic medicines only and not in any […]