JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired the 35th meeting of executive council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University here, emphasising on introducing new courses with focus on different sectors of economy. Vice Chancellor of SMVDU Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University Prof Nilofer Khan and Vice Chancellor […]
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Notorious criminal booked under Public Safety Act in Samba
JAMMU (KIMS) — In order to curb the criminal activities in district Samba, J&K Police has detained and lodged in jail notorious criminal under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA). The accused identified as Gulam Rehmani @ Bachu Son of Gikki, Resident of Rakh Barotian in Tehsil Vijaypur of district Samba. “He was […]
‘Case of premature celebration’: Congress slams govt over ‘re-exploration’ of J&K lithium reserves
NEW DELHI — The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over the Geological Survey of India reportedly asked to conduct a re-exploration of the lithium reserves discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, saying this is typical of the way the “headline-obsessed” Modi government functions. Congress general secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said it […]
Five people booked for misbehaving with teachers, students in Jammu school
JAMMU — Police have booked five people for entering a school here and allegedly misbehaving with the students and the staff, officials said on Friday. According to police, the accused disrupted the morning assembly and created a ruckus within the school premises in the Kanachak area. The accused also recorded a video without consent, shared […]
Terrorism will be ‘crushed’ and ‘eliminated’ from J&K, vows LG Manoj Sinha
REASI — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, elaborated on the developmental vision for the erstwhile state, and asserted that terrorism would be “crushed” and “eliminated” from the Union Territory. LG Manoj Sinha noted the progress made in Jammu and Kashmir in the last four years and expressed optimism that the Union […]
Army porter injured in accidental landmine blast in Poonch
JAMMU — An army porter was injured in a landmine blast in Shahpur Sector of Poonch district on Friday. Officials told GNS that today an army porter accidentally stepped over an landmine blast resulting injuries to his left foot. He was immediately evacuated to militarily hospital was advanced treatment, they said. He has been identified […]
ADGP warns of severe consequences for those harbouring militants
JAMMU — Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, warned that people harbouring anti-national intentions or supporting militants will face severe consequences. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activity. “Those harboring anti-national intentions or providing any support to militants will face severe […]
Two militant associates arrested in Doda, Udhampur: Police
JAMMU — Police on Thursday arrested two militant associates allegedly conspiring to execute subversive activities in Doda and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. A police team arrested a hardcore militant associate named Firdous Ahmed Wani from the Dandi area in Doda district’s Bhaderwah belt based on credible intelligence, they said. The accused […]
Security forces recovered two IEDs, explosive material in Poonch
JAMMU — Security forces recovered two IEDs and explosive material during a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. After a suspicious object was reportedly noticed under the Chajla bridge in Mendhar, the area was immediately cordoned off, and the bomb disposal squad called in, they added. Two improvised explosive […]
Kishtwar Police attach properties of 7 absconding militants operating from PoK, Pakistan
JAMMU (KIMS) — In a significant move against militant networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the properties of seven absconding militants operating from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in Kishtwar district. The action, taken on Thursday, marks an intensified crackdown on militancy, demonstrating the commitment of J&K Police to dismantling militant infrastructure. […]









