JAMMU — A major controversy has erupted over the participation of former minister Lal Singh in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra with a lawyer, who was at the forefront of a campaign to seek justice for eight-year-old Kathua child who was gang-raped and murdered in 2018, resigning from the Congress on Tuesday over allowing Singh […]
SRINAGAR — In the wake of spate of sudden cardiac deaths in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday called for screening of young people for conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest or death. “Screening could prevent sudden cardiac death in young people,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Several of […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked its staff to attend January 26 function and ‘beating retreat ceremony’ as a part of their official duty. The main function of the Republic Day, 2023 is being held at Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where the Lieutenant Governor will preside over the function and take the […]
BUDGAM — Two local militants, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit were killed in a brief encounter near Court Complex in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Police in a statement said, acting on specific input regarding movement of militants a joint Naka of Police and Army (62RR) was established near Court crossing Budgam. During […]
SRINAGAR — As famous tourist destinations Pahalgam and Gulmarg record another coldest night of the season. The Meteorological Department office on Tuesday forecast partly cloudy in the Kashmir valley during the next 24 hours. The weather was dry and cold during the last 24 hours in the Union Territory. Srinagar recorded minus 2.7 degrees Celsius […]
UNITED NATIONS — In a major development, Pakistan-based deputy leader of militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Abdul Rehman Makki has been designated as a global terrorist by the United Nations, subjecting him to an assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. The UN Security Council’s 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee added 68-year-old Makki, the brother-in-law of […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday slammed the government for its “recklessness” in not limiting number of pilgrims and extending roads in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that Amarnath and Vaishno Devi can face a Joshimath-like situation. “Joshimath is just the tip of the iceberg. In similar ecologically fragile states like J&K, Shri Amarnath […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet against two LeT militant associates in Rajouri in a case related to grenade throwing. According to a statement, the chargesheet was filed in case FIR No. 542/2021 U/S 307/120-B/121/122 IPC, 3/4 Explosive Act, 13-ULA (P) before the court of 3rd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu against […]
GANDERBAL — The residents of Duderhamama in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday staged a protest against Power Development Department (PDD) by halting traffic movement on Duderhamama road over installation of smart meters in their area. Quoting protestors news agency KNO reported that they could not afford the bills generated by smart meters and demanded […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday urged media fraternity to desist from publishing information about militant sightings in Rajouri district. In a communication, Rajouri police said sharing or publishing such information is detrimental to the ongoing investigation and anti-militancy operations. It said the media fraternity is requested to desist from publishing such sensitive […]