Two LeT militants killed in Amshipora Shopian Gunfight

  Srinagar: Two local militants of Lashkar-i-Toiba oufit were killed in an encounter in Shopian district of south Kahsmir on Friday, officials said.   They said a joint team of police, CRPF and army had launched a joint cordon-and-search operation in Amshipora area of the district amid inputs about the presence of the militants.   […]

Police arrest 1 active militant, 2 ‘hybrid militants’, 1 ‘militant associate’

Police arrest 1 active militant, 2 ‘hybrid militants’, 1 ‘militant associate’

Srinagar: Police along with security forces have arrested four militants including two “hybrid” militants and a militant associate in Budgam and Baramulla districts, police said. A police official said that acting on specific information about presence of militants in Aarath area of Budgam, police along with army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles arrested an active militant of […]

Police find huge cache of arms, explosives dropped from drone near border

Police find huge cache of arms, explosives dropped from drone near border

Jammu: Police on Thursday claimed recovery of three remote controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), six grenades and a pistol besides other ammunition in RS Pora area of Jammu. The recovery comes hours after Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly fired at a “drone” along the international border in RS Pora and Arnia sectors of Jammu district. […]

R K Goyal Posted Financial Commissioner Home, Shaleen Kabra Revenue

  Srinagar;Jammu and Kashmir government appointed Raj Kumar Goyal (IAS) as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Home Department, on Thursday.   In all, six officers have been transferred in the interest of administration and Goyal, the 1990— AGMUT cadre IAS officer replaces Shaleen Kabra (IAS, AGMUT:1992) who has been posted as Financial Commissioner, Revenue.   […]

Active LeT militant, militant associate apprehended in Budgam: Police 

  Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said that they have arrested a Active Lashkar-i-Toiba militant along with a militant associate in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.   In a statement, the police said that acting on specific information about presence of militants in Aarath area of Budgam, Police along with 2RR arrested an active militant of outfit […]

After Drone Activity, 3 Boxes Carrying IEDs, Grenades Found In RS Pora Arnia Jammu: Police

  Jammu: Police on Thursday claimed recovery of three remote controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), six grenades and a pistol besides other ammunition in RS Pora area of Jammu.   The recovery comes hours after Border Security Force (BSF) said to have fired at “drone” along the international border in RS Pora and Arnia sectors […]

Low Visibility Delays Many Flights At Srinagar International Airport

Low Visibility Delays Many Flights At Srinagar International Airport

  Srinagar: Many passengers were left stranded at the Srinagar International airport as flight operations were hit adversely on Thursday morning due to poor visibility which has delayed many departures or arrivals so far.   Director, Airports Authority of India, Srinagar, Kuldeep Singh siad  that delays are occurring “due to visibility issues”. Reportedly one flight […]

Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

  Kyiv,: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn’t have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with […]

100 Covid cases in J&K with 30 in Kashmir

100 Covid cases in J&K with 30 in Kashmir

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 100 Covid cases with zero deaths on Wednesday. An official bulletin said that 70 Covid cases were detected in Jammu division and 30 in Kashmir, taking the total positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 452647. Moreover, 182 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including […]

CUK postpones all exams scheduled tomorrow

  Srinagar: The Central University of Kashmir has postponed all End Term Semister Examination scheduled to be held on February 24, 2022 (Thursday) in view of the inclement weather conditions. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com