Pak troops suffered ‘heavy casualties’ amid ceasefire violation along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops on Wednesday suffered ‘heavy casualties after the Indian Army retaliated befittingly to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials said. The ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector came a day after two Indian Army personnel including a Captain […]
CM holds pre-budget consultation with public representatives of Srinagar, Bandipora & Ganderbal
MLAs seek liberal funding for prioritized development works, public oriented projects SRINAGAR,: Continuing with extensive pre-budget consultations, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a series of meetings with public representatives from various districts of Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The Chief Minister chaired pre-budget consultations with the chairpersons of District Development Councils (DDCs) and […]
Forest Minister conducts public outreach camp in Kathua
Reiterates Govt.’s commitment towards resolving people’s issues KATHUA, : Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducted an exhaustive public outreach camp at Barnoti in Kathua, to assess local issues besides taking stock of development scenario of the area. The Minister had exclusive interactive sessions with the […]
LG Manoj Sinha directs security forces to intensify efforts to ‘crush terrorism’ in J&K
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the security forces to intensify the efforts to “crush terrorism and those aiding and abetting terrorists” in Jammu and Kashmir. “Chaired a high-level security meeting today at PCR, Srinagar. Directed J&K Police and its various wings to work in close synergy with each other and intensify the […]
Issuance of passport can’t be denied for relatives’ involvement in anti-national activities: J&K HC
Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport merely because his relatives were involved in anti-national activities. “This court is of the considered opinion that there is no reason to not recommend the case of the petitioner for issuance of passport just for […]
Cong to launch 15-day long campaign for restoration of statehood in J&K
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday announced a 15-day long campaign to press for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. He said the campaign will be launched from Udhampur district on February 13 as the “BJP has so far failed to keep its statehood restoration promise […]
Kerala enter Ranji Trophy semis on the back of 1-run first innings lead over J&K
Pune: Kerala produced a doughty batting effort to hang on to a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, and progressed to the Ranji Trophy semifinals on the back of a slender 1-run first innings lead here on Wednesday. Player of the match Salman Nizar (44 not out, 162 balls, 8×4) and Mohammed Azharuddeen (67 not out, […]
3 MLAs submit private members’ bills seeking liquor ban in J&K
Srinagar: There is a growing clamour for declaring Jammu and Kashmir a dry state as at least three MLAs have submitted private members’ bills for banning alcohol in the Union Territory. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Kupwara Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) legislator from Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad and ruling National Conference […]
India beat England by 142 runs; sweep series 3-0
Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill’s hundred was the lead act in India’s 142-run victory over England in the third and final ODI, which also helped the hosts sweep the series 3-0 here on Wednesday. Gill’s 112 off 102 balls led India to an imposing 356, and England could only manage 214. For India, pacers Harshit Rana, Arshdeep […]
Conduct of Lecture On National Pulses Day for Local Youth at Moriyan Rajouri
Rajouri: On the occasion of National Pulses Day, which has been celebrated every year in India since its announcement by the Indian government in 2016 to promote the cultivation and consumption of pulses, Indian Army took this opportunity to interact with students and locals, thereby contributing to the cause by spreading awareness through a lecture […]
