MeT predicts rain, snow from Jan 25 in Kashmir

MeT predicts rain, snow from Jan 25 in Kashmir

Srinagar: Weatherman has forecast light rain and snow at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir from January 25-27. While dry weather was likely to continue till January 24, a meteorological department official told GNS that there is also the possibility of light rain and snow at scattered places from January 28-30. He said that […]

ED Attaches Kashmir-Based Operatives’ Assets Worth Rs 5 Cr

ED Attaches Kashmir-Based Operatives’ Assets Worth Rs 5 Cr

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached immovable assets and bank deposits worth Rs 5 crore as part of an investigation against some Jammu and Kashmir-based operatives who allegedly channelled funds for militant activities and stone pelting. Seven immovable assets and two bank accounts have been provisionally attached under the Prevention […]

LG releases J&K Haj Committee’s Coffee Table Book

LG releases J&K Haj Committee’s Coffee Table Book

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the Coffee Table Book of Jammu Kashmir Haj Committee “The Spiritual Journey HAJ” at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor congratulated Jammu Kashmir Haj Committee and the editorial team on the occasion. He said the pilgrimage to the Holy places during Haj and Umrah is a cherished life-long dream and […]

Security beefed up

Security beefed up

JAMMU: Security has been beefed up in Jammu ahead of Republic Day and the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Security forces and the police have been put on alert across the Jammu region, including the Indo-Pakistan border, to ensure the deployment of fool-proof security in the region. “The security measures have been […]

Govt forms fact finding committee

Govt forms fact finding committee

‘Irregularities’ in supply, installation of Power Fencing System in jails Srinagar: The Government on Wednesday constituted a Fact Finding Committee with Director General of Police as its convenor to enquire into the “irregularities” committed in supply and installation of Power Fencing System across 10 Jails of Jammu & Kashmir. Besides DGP as convenor, the members […]

Army Destroys IED On Sgr-Chowkibal Highway

Army Destroys IED On Sgr-Chowkibal Highway

SRINAGAR: An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered and destroyed in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Army said. The IED was recovered near Chowkibal on Srinagar-Chowkibal highway in the north Kashmir district. “#ChinarWarriors averted a major terror incident today by recovering & in-situ destroying an IED near Chowkibal on Srinagar – […]

Drone Found Near IB

Drone Found Near IB

Jammu: Border Security Force troops on Wednesday recovered a drone near the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, official sources said. The drone was found in a field in the Chambliyal area, they said. BSF troops are investigating the matter. KR Desk

Farooq cautions Muslims

Farooq cautions Muslims

Jammu: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Muslim community to remain vigilant against the BJP’s tactics to “mislead” them to get their votes. The Srinagar MP also called on the Gujjar community here to not vote for the BJP, saying that “your existence will be wiped […]

Thousands throng Gurudwaras

Thousands throng Gurudwaras

SRINAGAR: The birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was celebrated with religious fervour and devotion across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Despite the cold weather, they gathered at Gurudwaras for special prayers and sermons, with a main congregation at Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi in Rainawari, Srinagar, and similar festivities at other places. Similar celebrations were […]

India Logs 269 New Covid-19 Cases

India Logs 269 New Covid-19 Cases

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 269 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 2,556, the health ministry said on Wednesday. Three deaths – two from Kerala and one from Maharashtra have been reported in the last 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data […]