RAJOURI — Security forces are “fully alert” to counter possible infiltration attempt by militants and a strong protection grid is in place to deal with any challenge, Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu Frontier, D K Boora said on Wednesday. Even if the militants manage to infiltrate from anywhere, there are measures in […]
JAMMU — A police constable, suspected to be a part of a drug syndicate in Jammu, was arrested for allegedly selling heroin on a hospital premises here, an official said Wednesday. Constable Mohammad Mukhtiyar of the Armed Police 12th Battalion in Srinagar’s Zewan was found in possession of a heroin-like substance and Rs 9,000 in […]
JAMMU — The Labour Commissioner, who is also the Chief Inspector of Factories, has issued notice to all factory owners, managers, and occupiers of factory units to complete the mandatory registration and licensing process with the Labour Department if not already done, an official statement said on Tuesday. “The notice has been issued in the […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to promoting genuine sports talent, Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma said on Tuesday, asserting that those who have misused sports bodies for personal gains would be shown the doors. The minister also expressed the hope that with the support of Prime Minister Narendra […]
JAMMU — Two criminals have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a a man here, police said on Tuesday. Imran Khaleel, a resident of Gujjar locality, was injured when some unidentified criminals opened fire on him at Nikki Tawi area of the city during the intervening night of November 2 and 3 and was subsequently […]
JAMMU — Security forces conducted a mock drill at the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge located between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the mock drill was conducted by District Police Reasi along with SOG, CRPF 126bn, GRP, RPF, SDRF, […]
JAMMU — Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen M V Sudhindra Kumar on Tuesday visited the White Knight Corps here to review the operational preparedness, the military said. The visit of the General Officer Commanding-in-chief of Udhampur-baser Northern Command to the 16 corps headquarters came amid intensified anti-terror operations especially in the remote forest areas of […]
JAMMU — A wall of a house collapsed during a religious function in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, leaving 13 people injured, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Siyol village near Katra on Monday night, they said. The injured were shifted to the Narayana Hospital in Katra. — (PTI)
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review and address the security landscape in Jammu. He set key priorities for maintaining law and order, safeguarding public interests and enhancing community engagement across the district. The meeting focused on establishing strategic priorities, discussing security […]
JAMMU — Recognising the role of tourism as the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for a more sustainable and visitor-focused approach in the UTs tourism sector. He highlighted the importance of shifting tourism efforts from “high volume” to “high value,” emphasising quality over quantity. Abdullah was speaking […]