BSF fires at ‘Pakistani drone’ along IB in Samba
Jammu: A massive search operation was launched on Wednesday after the Border Security Force (BSF) fired at a “Pakistani drone” along the International Border in Samba district, official sources said. The BSF troops manning the Chamliyal border post in Ramgarh sub-sector picked up a blinking red light in the air, believed to be a drone, […]
Lok Sabha passes budget for Union Territory of J&K amid ruckus over JPC demand
New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a Rs 1.185 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2023-24 for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, amid ruckus by the Opposition over a demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani issue. As soon as the House met again at 2 pm after […]
On Navroz, leech therapists were back in business today
Srinagar: Every year on this day, hundreds of patients make a beeline to leech therapy centres here in the hope of getting rid of their long-time ailments. They undergo a procedure wherein leeches are released on a person’s body and the tiny predatory worms piercing his or her skin with their teeth and inserting anticoagulants […]
LG calls for sustainable management of forests to combat climate change
International Day of Forests
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday called upon the people for sustainable management of forests and the judicious use of resources to combat climate change and to ensure well-being of all. At an event held on the International Day of Forests by the Department of Forests, Ecology & Environment at Convention Centre, here, the LG […]
LG conducts on-site inspection, reviews ongoing work of Jhelum Riverfront
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing work of Jhelum Riverfront, Tuesday. The LG ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site, and laid emphasis on the timely completion of the project, an official press release informed. It said while enquiring about the facilities being made available […]
Hizbul Mujahideen OGW charge-sheeted in terrorism conspiracy case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed the first supplementary charge-sheet against an overground worker of the proscribed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit in the Jammu and Kashmir terrorism conspiracy case. “The charge-sheet against Mohammad Rafi Najar, a resident of Sopore and close associate of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist ImtiyazKundoo alias ‘Fayaz’, under various sections of […]
NIA arrests journalist in ‘NGO terror funding case’ in Kashmir
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri journalist, “who was a close associate of a human rights activist” in connection with its ongoing investigation into an “NGO terror funding case” here, an official said on Tuesday. Irfan Mehraj, a resident of Srinagar, was the first accused arrested following comprehensive investigations into the […]
PCI demands immediate release of Irfan Mehraj
New Delhi: The Press Club of India on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of journalist Irfan Mehraj, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with a terror funding case. “We vehemently oppose the imposing of UAPA on mediapersons. The misuse of this draconian law by NIA (National Investigation Agency) in randomly arresting […]
Weak J&K not in country’s interest: Azad
Banihal/Jammu: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is living under the shadow of China and Pakistan, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday castigated the central government for “illegally removing” Article 370 in 2019 and said a “weak J&K” is not in the interest of the nation. Addressing a public rally in […]
Status quo maintained with China on LAC in Ladakh: Northern Army Commander
Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said status quo is maintained with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and talks are going on at different levels, while the situation is under control in Jammu and Kashmir where efforts are on to stop terror incidents completely. The General […]
