Ammonium nitrate used in suicide attack carried by militants in Pulwama carnage: investigating agencies reveal
Investigating agencies have revealed that the explosive material used in suicide bombing on CRPF convoy which left 49 CRPF personnel dead and several others injured on Thursday afternoon in the Valley, when a suicide bomber rammed his Scorpio SUV laden with explosives into a CRPF bus in south Kashmir, was Ammonium Nitrate and not RDX […]
PDD fails to fix dangling 11kv electric pole in Budgam village: Exen assures repairs soon.
Imtiyaz Pandow Budgam: A tabular electric pole of 11 KV erected at Khanda village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district is on the verge of fall. Eve as the Power Development Department (PDD) had promised to repair the pole, the authorities are yet to attend to the grave problem causing dangers to the lives of […]
JDU urges Governor to address miseries of people stuck in snow bound areas of J&K
JAMMU, Feb 8: Janta Dal (United) JD(U) Dtate President G M Shaheen alongwith other senior party leaders on Friday urged upon the Governor Satya Pal Malik to address the problems and miseries being faced by stranded passengers who are stuck in both the regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh due to heavy snowfall and rainfall […]
Kangri’s warmth beats modern gadgets during Kashmir’s harsh winter
Imtiyaz Pandow Harsh winter in Kashmir is always a cause of concern to the common masses in many ways. However, the priority is always given to keep themselves warm and then take on to other challenges. Amid all these efforts of common people to beat the cold, a lot of hassle bustle is seen among […]
Mess on Jammu roads as thousands of Daily wage employees rally demanding regularisation, wages
Jammu: Massive traffic jam ensued on Jammu roads after daily wage employees on Saturday took out a rally from press club here. Eye witnesses said that thousands of daily wage employees came on roads and blocked Tawi bridge and other roads including Dogra chowk, Jewel Bikram chowk, BC Road and civil line areas. Traffic police failed […]
Sports bicycle, motorised tricycles to be provided under CSR initiative at Samba
SAMBA,: District administration in collaboration with ICICI Bank today held a meeting to discuss modalities for providing assistance to best performing athletes in Samba. On behalf of District Administration, Deputy Commissioner Sushma Chauhan today received Rs. 1.20 lakh under Corporate Social Responsibility from ICICI Bank Residency Road Jammu for felicitation of best […]
Mendhar Jammu: Govt forces launch major search operation, seal off many areas
Jammu: Government forces on Monday launched a major search operation to flush out militants in Mankote area in Poonch district on winter capital of state of Jammu and Kashmir. According to police officials the operation was launched after ‘suspicious movement’ of militants in the area. Officials said that large contingent of forces have laid siege […]
Doors are open for all to join JD (U): Dr Nawab
Jammu: “Janta Dal United has opened its doors for all people to join party wholeheartedly as the party is committed to provide every basic facilities including development in an aim to address the problems of the people in every nook and corner of the state,” JDU State General secretary and Parliamentary Affairs J&K Incharge Dr […]
Jammu: Stranded valley bound passengers demand ‘airlift us to Kashmir’, protest
Jammu: People stranded in Jammu due to closure of highway on Friday protested in Jammu demanding Government take measures to airlift the stranded passengers. Stranded passengers protested at General Bus Stand Jammu urging Governor Jammu and Kashmir to intervene personally. “We urge government to take steps so that we are airlifted back to valley […]
JDU urges ECI to announce polls in June
SRINAGAR: Janta Dal United JD (U) State President G M Shaheen on Thursday announced its District Committee for Jammu and Kashmir State keeping in view of upcoming Assembly and Parliament elections. Shaheen while addressing the press conference at party headquarters Rajbagh Srinagar said urged upon the Election Commission of India to announce J&K state […]
Vaishno devi pilgrim from Ahmedabad dies in Jammu
Jammu: A Vaishno Devi pilgrim from Gujarat died in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Police identified him as 55 year old Parkash Bhai from Ahmedabad. He fell unconscious at his hotel room at Katra after paying obeisance at the shrine. He was rushed to health centre by his family but was declared dead by […]
42379 grievances disposed of by Governor’s Grievance Cell
JAMMU: The JK Governor’s Grievance Cell (including Governor’s Secretariat) has since June 20, 2018 received 43522 complaints/grievances of which 42379 have been dealt with / forwarded to the concerned quarters for timely redressal while as 761 complaints / grievances are under process. Similarly, on the directions of Governor, all three advisors to the Governor have […]
Mainstream political parties responsible for present unrest in J&K: Shaheen
JAMMU: Mainstream political parties are responsible for present unrest in J&K especially in Kashmir Valley who are now begging and motivating the innocent people of the state ahead of Parliament and Assembly elections,” Janta Dal (United) JD (U) State President G M Shaheen stated this after meeting with Governor S P Malik at Raj […]
India Pakistan armies exchange gunfire along IB in Hiranagar
Jammu: India Pakistan armies exchanged gunfire along IB in Hiranagar area of Jammu on Friday. Officials said that around 1100 hrs today Pak Rangers fired a couple of burst towards BSF duty point in Hiranagar area. “BSF troops responded by limited fire. No loss or damage on Indian side. No further firing resorted to by […]
LoC Explosion leaves army man injured
LoC Explosion leaves army man injured Rajouri: An army man posted in a forward location on Line of Control in Sunderbani Daddal area of Rajouri district has received injuries in an explosion . Sources said that explosion took place today morning in which the said jawan got injured and is having injuries in his lower […]
LOC flare up in Nowshehra sector: Amid intense shelling, one civilian injured
Jammu: A civilian has been injured in cross LOC exchange of gunfire that erupted in the Pukharni area of Nowshehra Sector in Jammu division of the state on Thursday. According to officials intense mortar shelling is going on in the area. The injured has been identified as Mohammad Reyaz S/O Wazir Mohammad of Pukharni, and […]
Army man dies of cardiac arrest in Jammu
Jammu: An Army officer of the rank Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) died of cardiac arrest along Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote sector of Poonch district of Jammu division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The deceasee army officer has been identified as Naib Subedar Rajinder Singh of 5 Mahar regiment posted […]
Fire engulfs 3 houses, 7 shops in Doda
Jammu: Three residential houses and seven shops were gutted in fire incident in Kahara Doda area of state of Jammu and Kashmir. According to initial reports the reason of fire is yet to be ascertained yet. More details are awaited.
JDU condemns Sakina Beigh for misbehaving with media fraternity in Jammu
SRINAGAR: Janta Dal (United) JD (U) State President G M Shaheen on Wednesday strongly condemned the PDP Women Wing President Sakina Beigh who is a wife of PDP Patron Muzaffar Beigh misbehaved with the media fraternity in Jammu while addressing a press conference at Press Club Jammu. Shaheen in his message said, “PDP leaders have […]
GST: State Tax Deptt issues notices worth Rs 3.33 cr to defaulters
JAMMU: The State Taxes Department, J&K has issued notices to various business houses for depositing tax penalties under GST. According to a spokesman of the State Taxes Department, the notices have been issued as a part of the intensified drive launched by the Department on the directions of Commissioner, State Taxes, PK Bhat to ensure […]
Kathua: RTO seizes 12 buses, recovers Rs 14000 compound fee
KATHUA: In a major move towards curbing traffic violations, a team of Regional Transport Office seized 12 buses plying on Jammu- Kathua route for tampering with the speed Governors during a surprise inspection. The inspection team, headed by Regional Transport Officer, Dr. Raj K. Thapa, and comprising ARTO Kuldeep Singh, Motor Vehicle Inspectors Vikas Srivats […]
70 erring traders booked in Rajouri
Jammu: 70 erring traders were booked in Rajouri district of Jammu division of state of Jammu and Kashmir over violations of rules and regulations. Officials said that to check food adulteration and other violations related to eatables and other things, various team of Legal Metrology, Food Safety, Revenue and Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs […]
DC Kishtwar suspends Patwari for dereliction of duty
Jammu: Taking a strong note on furnishing of wrong information, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana suspended Patwari Halqa Matta namely Satish Kumar. “District administration shall act as deterrent to the revenue officials working in field and will ensure that the wrong information, delaying tactics and violation of rules are not done by the government […]
A tale of mentally challenged
She faced wrath of the people for the sin she never committed. I have mostly grown up in the once capital city of Srinagar.Its neighbourhood was a mix of parochial , superzips , elite class and lower middle class families . In short, it was a nice and small neighbourhood . There was […]
Kathua: SBI Bank ATM looted
Kathua: ATM of State Bank of India Bank was looted by unknown persons in Kathua at Chann Rorian on Jammu Pathankot National Highway at wee hours today. More Details Awaited.
Kishtwar: Authorities decide to lift day curfew, night curfew to continue
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir have lifted day curfew in Kishtwar district, but night curfew will remain imposed as a precautionary measure. According to officials the decision to lift day curfew was taken after improvement in situation. Curfew was imposed in the district last Thursday following the killing of […]
23 erring traders booked in Vijaypur
SAMBA: Intensifying the drive to check food adulteration and other violations ahead of Diwali festival, a joint team of Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department today booked 23 erring traders here in Vijayapur. The joint team constituted on the direction of Deputy Commissioner Samba, Sushma Chauhan, inspected various food establishments including […]
Four diagnostic labs sealed for flouting rules
RAJOURI : Four diagnostic clinical labs were sealed by the health department four flouting norms under Nursing Homes and Clinical Establishment Act in Rajouri district of Jammu division. According to officials On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad, a joint team of officials from Revenue and Health Departments under supervision of CMO Dr […]
Couple dies of electrocution in Poonch
Poonch: An old couple died of electrocution amid heavy rains in Surankote area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir last night. SHO Surankote Mohammad Anzar Mir said that late Sunday night heavy rains occurred in the area as a result of which the couple tried to prevent the flash floods from entering inside their […]
Militant with eight grenades arrested in Jmu
Jammu: Police arrested a south Kashmir youth from Gandhinagar Jammu and recovered eight grenades from his possession, police said. Acting on intelligence inputs, police intercepted a bus in Gandhi Nagar area here late last night and arrested a youth from Kashmir who was carrying eight hand grenades, a police officer said. The militant was identified as […]
Explosion kills one, six injured in Arnia sector
Jammu: A non local labourer died and six others were injured in an explosion in Arnia sub-sector of the international border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. According to police officials the labourer was from Bihar and were busy transplanting paddy saplings in Jabowal area of Jammu district when some explosive device went off […]
Death of a person: Magistrate Enquiry ordered, SHO attached, 02 including Munshi of Police Station Chatroo Suspended
Jammu: Magistrate Enquiry was Tuesday ordered while an SHO was attached and 02 including Munshi of Police Station Chatroo were Suspended over death “In view of the death of one Javaid Ahmad Malik S/o Mohd Khalil Malik R/o Bharat Doda who was arrested in Police Station Chhatroo in case FIR No. 26/2018 U/S 188 RPC […]
Gunfire traded between India Pak in Poonch, one injured
One Forces personnel has been injured after Indian posts were fired upon by Pakistan troops on Tuesday in Poonch. According to initial reports Pakistan voilated ceasefire in Poonch sector in which one forces personnel was injured. Details awaited.
Man electrocuted at LoC in Nowshehra sector
Jammu, July 24 : An intruder from Pakistan-adminitered-Kashmir died near the Line of Control in Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. “A PoK resident, whose identity was yet to be ascertained, on Sunday night died of electrocution on crossing to this side in Nowshera area of Rajouri,” police sources here said. They […]
VDC member found dead in Doda, allegedly case of suicide
Jammu: A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member in Doda district was found dead with a bullet wound in chest. The death is alleged to be a case of suicide. The deceased has been identified as Baljeet Roy, was found dead at Luddu Kansar village yesterday, police officials said. According to report Roy used his […]
Woman killed after hit by train
Jammu: A woman in her mid thirty’s was Thursday killed after being hit by a train in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to railway officials she was crossing railway tracks near Raya Morh when she was hit by train last evening. She died on the spot. Her identity is yet to be established.
Army man commits suicide in Jammu
Jammu: An army man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in a camp near the Line of Control (LoC) here, the police said today. Rifleman Ranbir Singh (28) was on guard duty at Hamirpur Nawan Military Garrison in Khour area of Akhnoor sector when he shot himself in the forehead yesterday, […]
