3 killed, 10 injured as ‘suspicious’ explodes in Kargil

3 killed, 10 injured as ‘suspicious’ explodes in Kargil

Srinagar: Three people were killed while 10 sustained injuries in an explosion inside a scrap dealer’s shop in Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday, officials said. A “suspicious” object exploded in the shop located in Kabadi Nallah area of Drass, they said. Three people, including a non-local, were killed, while the injured were taken to […]

Addresses 3-Day Ideas Workshop For Officers Regarding FRG

Addresses 3-Day Ideas Workshop For Officers Regarding FRG

J&K has made big strides towards adopting technology in Governance: CS Srinagar: On the 2nd day of the 3-day workshop organized by the J&K Planning, Development & Monitoring Department for administration on the theme of ‘Future Ready Governance (FRG)’ and ‘Future Universities’, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta remarked that J&K has made bigger strides […]

Mirwaiz to send legal notice to govt over his ‘detention’

Mirwaiz to send legal notice to govt over his ‘detention’

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will send a legal notice to Jammu and Kashmir administration for his release from house detention, the managing body of Jamia Masjid here said on Friday. The leader through the notice will also be seeking a clarification from authorities whether he was free or under house arrest, it […]

NIA raid in Shopian

NIA raid in Shopian

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out a raid in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir in a militancy-related case, officials said. The raid were carried in the house of Mohammad Yousuf Wani, resident of Chotigam area of Shopian district in south Kashmir, the officials said. They said Wani is a farmer […]

Huge cache of arms recovered near LoC

Huge cache of arms recovered near LoC

Srinagar: Security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Army said on Friday. “Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @BSF_Kashmir and @JmuKmrPolice in #Machhal Sector #Kupwara from 15-18 Aug 23 based on Intelligence inputs by various agencies of likely presence […]

Body of militant found in Reasi

Body of militant found in Reasi

Jammu: A militant, who was injured in an encounter with security forces in Reasi district early this month, was found dead on Friday, officials said. While one militabt was killed, another was injured in the gunbattle in Khawas area of Reasi district on August five. The injured militant was not traced after the encounter. “The […]

ETS sets up its first test centre in Kashmir for TOEFL & GRE exams

ETS sets up its first test centre in Kashmir for TOEFL & GRE exams

Srinagar: US-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) on Friday said it has established its first test centre in Kashmir to help students of the valley write TOEFL and GRE exams without having to travel outside. ETS is the world’s largest non-profit educational assessment, research, and measurement organisation, and the owner of assessments such as TOEFL and […]

‘This side or that’, deal with those making hate speeches under law: SC

‘This side or that’, deal with those making hate speeches under law: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court asserted on Friday action must be taken against all those making hate speeches “this side or that side”. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti made the remark during a brief hearing on a batch of petitions seeking directions to curb hate speeches across states, including a plea […]

JKEEU employees warn of protest if ‘genuine demands’ not redressed

JKEEU employees warn of protest if ‘genuine demands’ not redressed

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Electrical Employees Union (JKEEU) has expressed strong resentment against the government for not resolving the problems of the union. In a statement issued here, the union said, “It has come to the notice of JKEEU from reliable sources that the comrades communicated displeasure against the attitude of higher-ups. It is very […]

NSE Foundation dedicates state-of-the-art CT scan wing to Badamibagh Base Hospital

NSE Foundation dedicates state-of-the-art CT scan wing to Badamibagh Base Hospital

Srinagar: NSE Foundation, the implementation arm of CSR activities of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSEIL), has created a state-of-the-art CT scan wing in the Indian Army’s prestigious 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar (J&K). The CT scan wing was inaugurated on Friday by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in the presence of Lieutenant General […]