One terrorist killed by security forces in village in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu; A terrorist was shot dead by security forces during an encounter after ultras on Tuesday evening opened fire at a village in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The terrorists struck Saida Sukhal village near Koota Mode in the Hiranagar sector, a police spokesperson said, adding details of the incident are awaited. […]

DDC reviews progress of work on NH144A, Rajouri-Thanamandi- Surankote Road project

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a meeting to review progress of work on National Highway 144A (NH144A) and the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote Road project. The deliberations focused on resolving bottlenecks for smooth execution of the twin roads. The issue at Atti village hampering work progress on Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote Road project was discussed thoroughly. Om […]

CS assesses promotion plans for Handicrafts, MSMEs in J&K

Nearly 40,000 weavers, 3.78 lakh craftsmen work in H&H sector, importer-exporter registration went up by 173 % last year SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today had an overview of the prospective plans for large scale promotion of Handicrafts and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the World Bank. […]

J&K bus terror attack: Combing operation enters second day, over 20 detained for questioning

Jammu: Extensive efforts to track down terrorists involved in the attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district continued on Tuesday, with 11 teams of security personnel working on the ground and a multi-directional cordon laid around the Ranso-Poni-Treyath belt, officials said. A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team also joined the operation and scanned […]

J&K: 2 arrested for drinking alcohol during shikara ride in Dal Lake

Srinagar: Two people have been arrested for allegedly consuming liquor during a shikara ride in Dal Lake here, police said on Tuesday. The step was taken by the city police after a video of the episode made rounds on the internet, they said. Consuming liquor in public places as prohibited in Jammu and Kashmir. “Srinagar […]

Massive search operation launched after suspicious movement in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu: A massive search operation was launched in a forest area following suspicious movement of three persons in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Tuesday evening, officials said. The suspected movement was noticed in Seda Sohal village in Hiranagar sector around 7.45 pm, the officials said. A couple of gunshots were heard, believed to be […]

SBI to raise USD 3 billion through debt in the current fiscal year FY25

Mumbai (Maharashtra): State Bank of India (SBI), board has cleared a proposal to raise USD 3 billion via debt in FY25. The lender will raise the funds in one or more tranches through a public offer or a private placement of senior unsecured notes in USD or any other major foreign currency. India’s largest public […]

Support to Disabled Soldiers by War Wounded Foundation

Rajouri: ESM Rallies are held by the Army to provide intimate contact & to provide on the spot solution to their problems. On these occasions, we also commemorate the valor and bravery of our fallen heroes by felicitation to their families, as a token of gratitude to our Bravehearts. During a ESM Rally held at […]

Rajouri Day Celebrated With Traditional Fervour At Rajouri

Rajouri: Rajouri day was celebrated at ALG Rajouri to commemorate the liberation of Rajouri and to honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who defended the region during the historical conflict of 1948. Indian Army joined the ‘Civil Administration’ and the people of Rajouri in paying tributes to the brave hearts and reaffirming the bond […]