NEW DELHI — Petrol price on Tuesday crossed Rs 100 a litre mark after rates were hiked by 80 paise a litre and 70 paise in case of diesel, taking the total increase in rates in one week to Rs 4.80 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 100.21 per litre as against […]
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ED claims nexus between bureaucrats, dealers in J&K illegal arms licence issuance case
NEW DELHI — The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has seized “incriminating” documents that allegedly indicate transactions between weapon dealers and bureaucrats in issuance of illegal arms licences in Jammu and Kashmir between 2012-16. The agency, which is probing the case under the anti-money laundering law, said it had launched raids against some IAS […]
Man booked under Arms Act in Jammu
JAMMU — Jammu police have arrested a man and booked him under relevant section of Arms Act after recovering a weapon from his possession, officials said Monday. A police official said that that a team of PP Chatta led by SHO PS Channi Himmat, Deepak Katoch assisted by I/C PP Chatta PSI Arun Shan while […]
J&K logs 19 fresh Covid-19 cases
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 19 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said two of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 17 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453677. Giving district wise details, […]
FCS&CA Deptt seals 04 Mutton, 1 Bakery Shop
SRINAGAR — The Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department today recovered a fine of Rs.10400.00 from 07 erring shopkeepers, besides, 04 mutton and 01 bakery shop was also sealed on the spot for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The action against the erring shopkeepers was held during a […]
Transporters body calls for ‘Chaka Jam’ in Kashmir on March 30
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Welfare Transporters Welfare Association, an amalgam of various transporters associations, on Monday called for complete ‘Chaka Jam’ (stop wheels) strike on March 30 in favour of their demands. Among others, the Association demand roll back of the order dated February 7 by virtue of which age limit has been prescribed for the […]
Indian Army snipers get latest Sako TRG-42 rifles
PALLANWALA — The Indian Army has inducted the latest sniper rifles from Finland for soldiers deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. “The latest sniper rifles have been inducted into the army. They are using it now. These are Sako .338 TRG-42 sniper rifles,” a senior official told PTI. […]
Srinagar youth found dead in an orchard in Shopian
SRINAGAR — youth from Srinagar was found dead under mysterious circumstances from the orchard in Kadgam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian on Monday, officials said. An official said that some locals spotted a body in a water body after which they informed police. Police party rushed to the spot and took the body in their […]
Police asks Auto-Rikshaw drivers to remove hidden cavities
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir police Monday urged the Auto-Rikshaw owners and drivers to remove the hidden cavities by concealing the rear seat stating that some crimes have been committed where in autos were used. Srinagar police tweeted: “All Auto-rickshaw owners/drivers are requested to remove the hidden cavities by concealing the rear seat wherein nothing […]
Taliban supreme leader orders ban on recruiting teens
KABUL — Supreme leader of the Taliban Mullah Hebtullah Akhundzada has ordered military officials onot to recruit teenager members to their ranking. In a decree, Akhundzada said no teenager must be allowed in military bases of the Taliban regime and should not be given a part in any military operation, reports Khaama Press. “Teenagers are […]
