Ashish Misra Is New SSP Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal Relieved To Manipur

Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has effected transfers and postings in the Police Department. By virtue of the order, Rakesh Balwal, who was repatriated to Manipur cadre recently, has been formally relieved as SSP Srinagar and replaced by Ashish Kumar Mishra. “In pursuance of the approval of Competent Authority for premature repatriation of […]

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister

New Delhi: Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. This is the highest increase by the Narendra Modi-led government since it came to power in […]

Narco-terrorism, psychological warfare big threats; need to counter it effectively: LG Manoj Sinha to J&K Police

Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that of late, narco-terrorism and psychological warfare are emerging big threats and police along with other security forces have to counter these challenges effectively. “As technology is getting advanced day by day, narco-terrorism and psychological warfare are emerging as the biggest challenges for us. J&K […]

Over 40 police stations in J&K being provided with latest gadgets, weaponry to root out remaining terrorism: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Baramulla: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that at least 43 police stations in J&K are being provided with latest gadgets and other facilities to root out remaining terrorism in their areas under Operation Capacity Building. “We have started Operation Capacity Building and under this, we have covered 21 police stations that […]

Mughal road reopens after 2 -day closure

Poonch: After remaining closed for two days due to snowfall, the Mughal Road, connecting twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian district of Kashmir Valley, reopened for both ways trafic on Wednesday. Official sources said that the thoroughfare was thrown open for trafic this morning. Confirming it, a police officail said that the road […]

Govt extends curbs on sugar exports beyond Oct 31

New Delhi,: The government on Wednesday again extended restrictions on sugar exports beyond October 31 next year, a move aimed at increasing the availability of the commodity in the domestic market during the festive season. Earlier, the restrictions were imposed until October 31 of this year. “Restriction on export of sugar (raw sugar, white sugar, […]

J&K sets-up panel to identify foreigners illegally staying in J&K

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has set-up a high-level panel to identify foreign nationals illegally/ overstaying in the Union Territory since January 01, 2011. The J&K’s Home department has constituted a committee headed by the financial commissioner/ additional chief secretary Home department to identify foreign nationals illegally/ overstaying in the Union Territory since January […]

MeT predicts clear, warmer days after rains, snow in J&K

Srinagar: After days of incessant rains in plains and snowfall over upper reaches leading to the wintry conditions, the weatherman on Wednesday predicted mainly dry weather and “warmer” days till October 21. While there were foggy conditions in plains of Kashmir valley and other valleys of J&K and partly cloudy at rest of the places […]

After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads in region

Khan Younis (Gaza Strip): A massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter Tuesday, killing hundreds of people, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike, while the Israeli military blamed a rocket misfired by other Palestinian militants. At least 500 people were killed, the ministry […]

Summit with Arab leaders called off as President Biden heads to Israel

Washington:President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for the Middle East on Tuesday, as Jordan called off the president’s planned summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds. Biden now will visit only […]