KYIV, UKRAINE — Russia said its emergency warnings app came under a “massive cyberattack” on Monday, hours after Ukraine reported a hack in an apparent exchange of blows between the foes, as their longest truce came to an end. Moscow’s emergencies ministry said hackers posted “false information” on the app, which is designed to warn […]
NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands joined a protest led by opposition politicians in India’s capital on Sunday, renewing demands for the country’s election chief to resign over an overhaul of voter lists they say unfairly benefits the ruling party. The nationwide revision of electoral rolls has sparked political disputes and street protests in the […]
LAHORE — Pakistan clinched the ODI tri-series title after chasing down a target of 326 runs to defeat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final at Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led Pakistan’s successful chase with a brilliant 127 off 99 balls, smashing 11 fours and six sixes to register his 12th ODI century. […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have solved a major theft case within 24 hours, arresting four accused persons and recovering all eight stolen deep freezers, besides seizing the vehicle allegedly used in the crime. The case was registered at Police Station Baramulla following a complaint by Nazir Ahmad Kanroo, owner of Kanroo Enterprises, regarding the […]
JAMMU — Three former Block Development Council (BDC) chairmen associated with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district have jointly tendered their resignations from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect, a party leader said on Monday. Chander Mohan Singh (Block Panthal), Sham Lal Bhagat (Block Katra) and Ashok Thakur (Block Bhomag) […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to assess administrative and developmental priorities following the reopening of government offices in the winter capital after the Darbar Move. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the newly appointed ministers to undertake immediate reviews of […]
BARAMULLA — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla traced a missing minor girl from Uttar Pradesh within two hours of receiving information about her whereabouts and handed her over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for care and protection, officials said on Monday. According to police, PCR Baramulla received information that the girl, who had […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu as government offices reopened in the winter capital following the annual Darbar Move. The Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by officials upon his arrival at the Secretariat. The Darbar Move marks the shifting […]
ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag have detained four persons for questioning following a stone-pelting incident at Pehroo Sherbagh during Isha prayers, officials said. According to police, an altercation broke out over the offering of prayers at a house converted into a place of worship, following which some miscreants allegedly pelted stones, causing minor damage. Police […]
KYIV, UKRAINE — Russia said its emergency warnings app came under a “massive cyberattack” on Monday, hours after Ukraine reported a hack in an apparent exchange of blows between the foes, as their longest truce came to an end. Moscow’s emergencies ministry said hackers posted “false information” on the app, which is designed to warn […]
JAMMU — Underscoring the Army’s invaluable contribution beyond its conventional role of safeguarding the nation’s borders, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said its role during peacetime was as important as its contribution during war. He particularly highlighted the Army’s efforts to assist civilians in remote and geographically challenging areas through humanitarian initiatives, disaster relief […]
JAMMU — The Jammu Division of Northern Railway realised Rs 81.38 lakh in fines and fares from over 9,500 passengers caught travelling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets during an intensive month-long checking drive in October, an official said on Sunday. The surprise checking operations were conducted at major stations, including Jammu Tawi, Shri […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday assigned the additional charge of Chief Secretary to Shailendra Kumar, IAS, till the joining of Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav in the Union Territory. According to a government order issued by the General Administration Department, Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, who also holds the […]
