Avalanche warning issued
Srinagar, Mar 07: There is a danger of avalanches from March 07-08 in avalanche-prone areas of Bandipora, Baramulla, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh and Kargil districts of Kashmir division, an official press release said today. It said the deputy commissioners of the concerned districts have been asked to advise people not to venture out […]
Soldier shoots himself dead in Handwara
Handwara, Mar 07: An Army soldier today shot himself to death with his service rifle while on duty in Langate area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Birender Sinha (24) of 30RR shot himself dead with his service rifle around 06.45 hours on Wednesday. He was on duty at Headquarters Langate. One […]
Elderly man hit by police vehicle at Delina, dies
Driver arrested, vehicle seized
Baramulla: An elderly man was killed when a police vehicle hit him in Rather Mohalla Delina Barmaulla on Wednesday late evening. Locals said that an elderly man was hit by a police vehicle and injured critically. He was rushed to District Hospital Baramulla for treatment. However, the injured, 60 year old Abdul Aziz Ahangar son […]
Minor boy dies of electric shock in Hajin
Hajin, Mar 07: A 15-year-old boy Wednesday died due to electric shock at his residence at Malikpora village of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The deceased was identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, son of Ghulam Nabi Malik, resident of Malikpora in Hajin. A police official said deceased boy was repairing some electric wire at […]
Body of minor boy recovered in Samba
Jammu, Mar 07: Police today recovered the body of a 9-year-old boy under mysterious circumstances in Samba district. The body of the boy, identified as Sonu, was recovered under mysterious circumstances from outskirts of Meen Sarkar village in Samba district this morning, Samba Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anil Magotra said. The boy along with […]
Govt has sanctioned Rs 2,000 cr for PaK refugees: Ahir
New Delhi, Mar 07: The government today said it had sanctioned a Rs 2,000-crore compensation package for the refugees from Pakistan-administered-Kashmir (PaK) living in Jammu and Kashmir. In a written statement, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told the Rajya Sabha that the financial package was sanctioned on December 22, 2016. He […]
Vigilance books JAKFED official, others for corruption
Srinagar, Mar 07: Vigilance Organization on Wednesday booked a Assistant General Manager of JAKFED and others, for indulging in corrupt and dubious activities. According to a Vigilance Organization spokesperson, Assistant General Manager, JAKFED, Mukesh Damral, son of Rajinder Parshad Damral of Nowshera, Rajouri has been managing the affairs of JAKFED in such a manner only […]
1 nabbed with heroin in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 07: Police today arrested a youth for allegedly possessing three grams of heroin here. A police team saw the youth roaming in Bhagwati Nagar area of the city and, after a chase, caught him, a police officer said. The accused was arrested after three grams of heroin was allegedly recovered from him, he […]
CM calls for strict adherence to SoPs
Urges govt forces to minimize collateral damage, maximizing public outreach
Srinagar, Mar 06: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today urged the security agencies took to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are strictly adhered to and are in no way violated or overlooked. During a review of the security, and law and order situation at a high-level meeting of officers here today, Chief Minister impressed upon all […]
Protest rock Jammu as JDA seals Hanuman temple
Jammu, Mar 06: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today sealed an old Hanuman temple in Jammu city, triggering protests and road blockade by people. The protesters alleged that they were pushed out of the temple during ‘Aarti’ while the JDA said the structure was sealed because it was built illegally. “The temple was built on […]
