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LoC flare up used as cover to push in infiltrators: Lt Gen Bhatt

Srinagar: A top army commander on Monday said that the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in the state are an attempt...

Aiming to save lives, DHSK to initiate FRC 

Srinagar: First of its kind in the State, the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir (DHSK) is starting a First Responder Course (FRC) under the...

Infiltration bid along IB in Samba district, foiled, says BSF

Jammu: BSF troops Monday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, police said. BSF troops...

Govt seeks explanation from officer over ‘disrespecting’ national anthem

Jammu: The government has sought an explanation from one of its officers after he allegedly disrespected the national anthem at an event here on...

As calm prevails, trans-LoC bus ferries passengers 

Srinagar: Days after the armies of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy shelling in north Kashmir’s Uri sector forcing villagers to flee from their homes,...

Civilian injured during protests in Hajin

Srinagar: A civilian was injured after clashes broke out in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district following the cordon and search operation (CASO) that ended with...

Forces carry out night raids in Char-e-Sharief 

Srinagar: After suspected militants fire upon a cop guarding the shrine in central Kashmir’s Char-e-Sharief, the government forces carried out night raids to nab...

Governor reviews security situation

SRINAGAR: In the context of recent developments and certain reports received by him, Governor N.N. Vohra spent almost the whole day today in meeting...

‘J&K  has breathtaking beauty to offer round the year’

Kolkata: The department of tourism Kashmir organized Travel Show at Kolkata which saw participation of over 150 travel agents from West Bengal. The Travel...

Govt keen to develop J&K as industrial hub: Minister

Jammu: Reiterating government’s promise to promote industrial sector in the state, Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga said that several new industrial...

Mehbooba e-inaugurates Women EDI’s

Jammu: As a gift to facilitate their activities, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Monday e-inaugurated two Centres for Women Entrepreneurship for Jammu and Srinagar. The foundation...

Status of Pilgrimage Tourism project reviewed

Srinagar: The Minister for Tourism and Culture Tassaduq Hussain Mufti Monday took a comprehensive review meeting regarding the Tourism  Pilgrimage of the state here. Seeking...

DC Pulwama flags-off sericulture exposure tour

Pulwama: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today flagged-off a group of progressive farmers of the district on a day- long awareness-cum-exposure tour organized...

Artisan awareness workshop inaugurated

Shopian: District Development Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Aijaz Monday inaugurated an awareness camp organized by the Handicrafts Department in which around 400 artisans participated. The...

Editorial: Un-listing corruption 

Srinagar: Yet another selection list of candidates selected for various positions in the Khadi Village and Industries Board (KVIB) and Social Welfare Department have...

Need to amend AFSPA: Chidambaram

Kolkata: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today said it is time to amend the Armed Forces Special (Powers) Act now in force in Jammu...

Lolab avalanche: Rescuers return as circumstances pose tough challenge

Srinagar: The rescuers comprising police, army and SDRF members returned on Monday in wake of ‘challenging circumstances’ at Lashkote- the top forest area of Dardpora in Lolab...

Medium danger avalanche issued by SDMA

JAMMU: On the basis of information received from SASE, Medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for next 24 hrs for Baramulla, Gulmarg, Furkian-Z...

‘Sridevi died of accidental drowning’

Dubai: Bollywood actor Sridevi died of accidental drowning in her hotel bath tub, the Dubai government said today. The Dubai police, it said on its...

Schools in Kashmir re-open after vacation

Srinagar: The secondary and higher secondary schools in Kashmir today re-opened after three-month long winter vacation, the state education department said. The schools were closed...

Police officer’s wife dies of bullet injury

Jammu: A 26-year-old woman, wife of a police officer posted in the chief minister's security, today died allegedly after receiving a bullet injury at...

Mehbooba directs fast-pacing recruitments, devising annual calendar

JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has impressed upon the recruiting agencies like Public Service Commission (PSC) and Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (SSRB) to speed...

CM chairs meeting to ensure transparency in recruitment process

Srinagar: Following allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the recruitment process to close relatives of ruling dispensation from various quarters, Jammu and Kashmir chief...

Large number of militants waiting at launch pads across LoC: Lt Gen Bhatt

Srinagar: A large number of militants are waiting at launching pads across the Line of Control (LoC) to crossover into Indian territory in Kashmir...

NC lambasts PDP over ‘nepotism’, demand court monitored judicial probe

Srinagar: The opposition National Conference (NC) today lambasted the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the recent controversial recruitment of a relative of Chief...

‘Cow smuggler’ killed while being chased by police in Alwar

Jaipur: A suspected cow smuggler was crushed to death under the wheels of a truck carrying bovines when he allegedly tried to flee the...

PDP cancels membership of 3 leaders for ‘anti-party’ activities

Jammu: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today canceled the membership of three of its leaders from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district due to alleged...

Ex-servicemen demand withdrawal of FIR against Army personnel; deportation of Rohingya

Jammu: An organisation of ex-servicemen staged a rally here today demanding withdrawal of an FIR registered against Army personnel in Shopian recently and deportation of...

BSF foils infiltration bid along IB in Samba district

Jammu: BSF troops today claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, police said....

6 killed after being run over by locomotive in UP’s Hapur

At least six persons were killed when they were run over by a locomotive at Pilkhuwa railway station in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh,...

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