Maroge tunnel on Jmu-Sgr national highway thrown open
Jammu: Authorities on Saturday dedicated to the public a 645-metre segment comprising the two-lane Maroge tunnel and a viaduct along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway — bypassing a major landslide-prone area in Ramban district. The new stretch will shorten the travel distance by 200 metres and help commuters bypass the Sita Ram Passi landslide-prone area, Union […]
Wet spell predicted in J&K from October 9
Srinagar: Light to moderate rains are likely in Jammu and Kashmir from October 09 under the influence of western disturbances, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said with the local Met office adding that snowfall is also expected in the higher reaches. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a fresh western disturbance is likely […]
3 labourers killed, 5 others critically injured in road accident in Doda
Bhaderwah: Three labourers were killed and five others critically injured when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Dod district, police officials said on Saturday. The labourers boarded the vehicle at Khellani and were on way to their homes in Marmat area, the officials said. […]
Crime Branch produces chargesheet in fake caste certificate case
Srinagar: The Crime Branch Srinagar has produced a charge-sheet against a teacher and two revenue officers for producing a fake backward caste certificate, officials said today. “Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch) Srinagar produced charge-sheet (in FIR No. 25/2012) before the Court of Anti-Corruption Anantnag on 05.10.2023 against three accused persons for their involvement in commission […]
Growth in agriculture sector will contribute to vision of Viksit Bharat: LG Sinha
Highlights efforts of UT administration to increase Rabi cropping
Baramulla: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the ‘Rabi Campaign- sowing of Rabi Crops’ during the Sankalp Saptaah at Aspirational Block Singhpora in Baramulla district, an official press release informed. It said in his address, the LG extended his felicitations to the farmers and directed the officials to ensure timely supply of critical inputs, fertilizers, […]
LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages, public delegations at Kupwara
Says Kupwara to be connected to rail network
Kupwara: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on the second day of his visit to Kupwara interacted with various public delegations today, an official press release informed Friday. The delegations comprising PRI members; residents of border villages; traders federation; members of Pahari, Gujjar-Bakerwal and minority communities; farmers, transporters, media fraternity and Bar Association apprised the LG about […]
Army officer who fired on soldiers in Rajouri to face Court of Inquiry
3 officers among 5 personnel injured in the incident inside camp in Rajouri
Rajouri: A Court of Inquiry was ordered on Friday against an army major for allegedly opening fire on his colleagues and injuring five personnel, including three officers, inside a camp in Rajouri district yesterday, officials said. Tension had gripped areas around the Neeli post in the Thanamandi area on Thursday and senior officials rushed to […]
Srinagar corporator arrested for sexual harassment booked under PSA
Srinagar: A Srinagar municipal corporator arrested here last month on various allegations, including sexual harassment, rioting and assault, has been booked under the stringent Public Safety Act, police said on Friday. Aqib Ahmed Renzu was arrested on September 23 after the victim produced “strong technical evidence” against him, officials said. The corporator of the Srinagar […]
JKHC quashes detention of noted cleric
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention order of noted Islamic cleric, Abdul Majeed Dar, popularly known as Al-Madni and ordered his release. Madni argued that his dossier, which had become the basis of his detention, was influenced by a “sponsoring agency” and lacked independent judgment. In his defence, Madni also argued […]
Govt accords sanction for enquiry against 10 police officials over graft charges
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction for an enquiry against 10 police officials, including a Senior Superintendent of Police, in vehicle hiring scam for Police Control Room (PCR) Srinagar. Reports said the government gave the sanction to the Crime Branch of Police under the Prevention of Corruption Act for conducting an inquiry against […]
