‘Apple’ is PC’s election symbol
Srinagar, Jan 29: Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) allotted ‘Apple’ as the election symbol for the Peoples Conference on Tuesday evening. According to a notification issued by the ECI, Apple will be the symbol of party in all six parliamentary segments of J&K. Apple will be the […]
Police solves murder case in Kulgam
Srinagar, Jan 29: Police today claimed to have solved a “blind murder case” and arrested the accused person in Kulgam. According to a police spokesman, on January 17, police received an information that a gas tanker (R114BF-8192) met with an accident near Titanic Point (Glass Tower) on NHW 44. Seriously injured tanker driver — Naseeb […]
BJP sees it as step towards building Ram temple; Cong questions timing
Govt plea on Ayodhya land…
New Delhi, Jan 29: Weeks before the national elections, BJP leaders on Tuesday sought to present the central government’s move to return undisputed land in Ayodhya to its original owners, including Ram Janambhoomi Nyas, as a step towards starting “work” on building a Ram temple in the city of Uttar Pradesh. However, Congress questioned the […]
CASO underway in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Police, Army and para military forces launched a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in Aglar village of Pulwama district Tuesday evening. Police sources said that the operation was launched following “specific inputs” about the presence of militants. Reports said that the Rashtriya Rifles, Jammu & Kashmir police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off Aglar village […]
Guv expresses grief over demise of George Fernandes
Jammu, Jan 29: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the demise of George Fernandes, former Defence minister, and a veteran socialist leader. Recalling his long association with Fernandes, Governor remembered his untiring devotion towards ameliorating the lot of underprivileged section of the society and service towards nation. He prayed for eternal peace to […]
Div Com issues avalanche warning
Srinagar, Jan 29: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday issued fresh avalanche warning in nine avalanche-prone districts of Kashmir division. The warning has been issued for the avalanche-prone areas in district Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh. As per an official hand-out, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has asked the Deputy […]
Landslides disrupt traffic at Ramban
Jammu, Jan 29: The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed for vehicles Tuesday due to landslides in Ramban district, an official said. There was a landslide at the Panthiyal-Makarkote area on the highway resulting in blockade Tuesday afternoon, police said. The authorities allowed traffic from the Kashmir Valley to Jammu on Tuesday but due to slippery […]
Jammu-bound man held with live bullet at Delhi airport
New Delhi, Jan 29: A Jammu-bound passenger has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying a round of live bullet in his baggage, an official said Tuesday. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer, deputed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) to scan the baggage of commuters, detected a bullet-like object on […]
Landslide hits car in Ramban
Jammu, Jan 29: Four people escaped unhurt when their car was hit by a landslide on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in Ramban district Tuesday, officials said. The car was hit by rocks when it was crossing the highway at Anokhi falls. However, the occupants escaped unhurt. Images News Netwokthekashmirimages.com
Eight years on, construction of Kangan-Akhal Bridge still in limbo
Kangan, Jan 29: Residents of Akhal and adjacent villages in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district are up in arms against authorities for not completing the construction of Kangan-Akhal Bridge despite passage of more than 8 years. Local residents said that construction on Kangan-Akhal Bridge was started around 8 years ago but the work on the bridge […]
