Pak may raise tensions along LoC to divert attention from internal issues: Army cmdr
Srinagar: With the onset of winter, the likelihood of Pakistan making desperate attempts to raise tensions along the Line of Control to divert attention from its internal issues can’t be ruled out, according to a top Army commander here. In an interaction, Lt Gen B S Raju, who heads the strategically-located XV Corps of the […]
With 260 new cases, Covid-19 tally reach 120137
1869 died, 114986 recovered so far in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 260 fresh Covid-19 related positive cases and two deaths on Sunday. Officials said that 141 cases were reported from Jammu and 119 from Kashmir division while as two persons – one from Kashmir and one from Jammu succumbed to the deadly coronavirus. “Out of 120137 positive cases, 3282 are active […]
Police deserter among 4 JeM operatives held in Budgam: Police
Srinagar: Four Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) operatives, including a police deserter – a Special Police Officer (SPO) who had decamped with two AK-47 rifles from his unit — were arrested in Budgam district of central Kashmir on Sunday, police said. “Acting on a specific input, police along with 53RR and 181 Bn CRPF launched a cordon and […]
Plot to attack temple in Pooch foiled; 3 militant associates arrested: Police
Jammu: Police on Sunday said it has arrested three Pakistan-linked militant associates and recovered six grenades from them, foiling a plot to attack a temple in the border district of Poonch and disturb communal harmony. Poonch Senior Superintendent of Police Ramesh Kumar Angral said “the arrested persons were planning to carry out a grenade attack […]
Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents like DL, RC, permits till March 31
New Delhi: The union transport ministry on Sunday extended the validity of motor vehicle documents like driving licence (DL), registration certificate (RC) and permits till March 31, 2021, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) had earlier issued advisories dated March 30, 2020, June 09, 2020 and […]
Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir
Srinagar: The cold wave intensified in Kashmir with the minimum temperature dropping across the Valley to stay several notches below the freezing point on Sunday. The weather has remained dry and cold across Kashmir since the snowfall on December 12, with the night temperature staying several degrees below the freezing point, the officials of Meteorological […]
4 Pak Army personnel killed as military chopper crashed in Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad: Four Pakistan Army personnel were killed when a military helicopter crashed during a casualty evacuation due to technical reasons in Gilgit-Baltistan, the army said on Sunday. The chopper crashed in Minimarg area of Astore district on Saturday evening, the army said in a statement. It was transporting the body of a soldier to the […]
Fire guts 3 residential houses, cowsheds in Kupwara
Srinagar: Three residential houses were gutted in a late night fire incident in Kralpora village of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said today. Police said that the fire broke out in a residential house in Kralpora and soon spread to two more houses. “Two cowsheds were also damaged by the fire,” said a police officer, […]
Migrant employee found dead in Baramulla
Srinaga: A migrant employee working as an orderly at the office of the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla was found dead in Sheeri area of the district on Sunday. Ajay Kapoor was found dead near migrant Pandit colony in Sheeri area of Baramulla today morning, said a police official. He said the deceased was a resident of […]
PM launches SEHAT scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J&K residents
Donning Pheran, Modi says DDC polls in J&K 'moment of pride' for India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme via video-conferencing to extend health insurance coverage to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s Office said the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to […]
