Jammu

Poonch Attack: Over 40 detained for questioning

POONCH — More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the militants involved in the Poonch militant attack, officials said on Monday. Additional troops have been inducted to further intensify the cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in Bhata Dhurian-Tota Gali and neighbouring areas. As the […]

Jammu

Dumper crashes into truck in Udhampur, one dead

UDHAMPUR — One person died on spot while another was injured after two vehicles crashed into each other in Udhampur district. Quoting officials, news agency KNO reported that a Dumper crashed into a Truck inside Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district last night, resulting in on spot death to the conductor of […]

Jammu

Channi greets people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — General Secretary, Pradesh Congress Committee, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Singh Channi greeted people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. Channi also prayed for peace, prosperity and development of Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my greetings and best wishes to the people of our country, particularly to the citizens of […]

Jammu

Five armymen killed in Poonch attack

JAMMU (KIMS) — At least five armymen were killed and another was injured after their vehicle was fired upon by unidentified militants in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The incident took place around 3:00 pm when the Army vehicle was moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajouri sector. The unidentified […]

Jammu

14 absent employees suspended in Poonch

POONCH — Deputy Commissioner Poonch Inder Jeet (JKAS) on Wednesday placed under suspension 14 employees for remaining absent from their legitimate duties without any authorization. Moreover, official sources told GNS, show cause notices have been issued to 21 employees including some gazetted officers of Jal Shakti, PMGSY and Floriculture Departments. Acting on complaints received from […]