JAMMU — The Economic Offences Wing of Jammu Crime Branch initiated an investigation into an alleged Rs 3.75 crore property fraud here on Wednesday, an official said. A case has been registered against Pieary Lal Koul, a resident of Channi Deeli, after a Jammu-based doctor charged him with cheating and criminal breach of trust during […]
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), an official said on Wednesday. […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered two fresh FIRs in connection with an alleged Custodian land scam in Jammu, accusing revenue officials, Form Alaf holders and beneficiaries of fraudulently grabbing government land through forged documents and illegal mutations. According to an ACB statement, the cases relate to the alleged illegal alienation […]
JAMMU — A fresh batch of 9,837 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, amid tight security on Wednesday, officials said. They said this is the largest batch of pilgrims so far this year, comprising 7,004 men, 2,810 women, 21 children and two transgender persons. While 4,480 […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday destroyed over 11 kilograms of heroin seized in a narcotics case registered in Rajouri district. According to a police statement, 11.689 kilograms of heroin seized in FIR No. 178/2024 registered at Police Station Nowshera under Sections 8/21/22/27-A/29 of the NDPS Act and Sections 111/238 of the […]
JAMMU — Unidentified persons allegedly abducted a 20-year-old woman after reportedly opening fire at a parked car outside a court complex in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Tuesday, triggering a manhunt to trace the accused, officials said. Zalufa, a resident of Chak Gaja Dhar Sherpur in Kathua, had come to the court with her […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed authorities in Doda to ensure immediate relief and assistance to families affected by flash floods triggered by cloudburst. “Spoke with the DC, Doda to assess the situation following the cloudburst in the Thathri region. While several houses and shops have suffered damage, fortunately, […]
JAMMU — Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday, partially damaging several houses, shops and vehicles. No loss of life has been reported. The latest flash flood is the third such incident in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar in […]
JAMMU — Flash floods triggered by incessant overnight rainfall damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway on Monday, disrupted vehicular traffic and buried several vehicles near the under construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in the hilly districts of Doda and Kishtwar. Huge quantities of mud, boulders and debris was deposited on the highway following the flash […]
JAMMU — A Class seven student was accidentally locked inside a government middle school after he fell asleep in his classroom on the last working day before the 15-day summer vacation in Ramban district last week, prompting authorities to conduct an inquiry and suspend the entire nine-member staff of the school, officials said on Monday. […]