JAMMU — A massive search operation is underway to ensure no weapons or narcotics were airdropped by the drone after Border Security Force (BSF) troops opened fire at a suspected Pakistani drone along the International Border in Ramgarh area of Samba district. A blinking light (of a suspected drone) was observed around 12:15 am (Saturday) […]
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Three cousin sisters jumped into river in Poonch; one dies, two rescued
POONCH — A girl died while her two cousin sisters were rescued after they jumped into the river in Poonch district on Friday evening. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that three cousin sisters jumped into the river near Sher-i-Kashmir bridge in Poonch yesterday evening. Soon after the incident, a rescue operation was launched […]
Four labourers injured due to electrocution in Rajouri
RAJOURI — At least four labourers were injured due to electrocution when they were installing electric poles in Kalakote area of Rajouri district on Thursday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the labourers were engaged in installation of electric poles in the Kalakote locality of the district when the incident happened. Soon after […]
J&K poised to achieve the historic milestone of completing 2 lakh works under MGNREGA
JAMMU — In a historic achievement J&K is well on target to complete around 2 lakh works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) this financial year. This information was given out in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta to review the performance of Rural Development Department & […]
Amritpal Singh’s bodyguard Varinder Fauji booked under Arms Act in Kishtwar
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday booked Varinder Singh, suspected to be the bodyguard of the fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh, under the Arms Act in connection with a gun licence issued to him in Kishtwar district, officials said. The district administration also cancelled Varinder Singh’s licence, and said it will probe […]
Live grenade recovered after suspected IED blast in Kathua’s Hiranagar last night
KATHUA — A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast rocked a border hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, creating a huge crater in the ground, officials said Thursday. Security forces have been put on high alert in the border belts and along the Jammu-Pathankot highway following the blast that took place on Wednesday night. […]
Search operation underway at Kathua’s Hiranagar after loud explosion was heard
KATHUA — Soon after the loud explosion was heard near Border Police Post Sanyal in Hiranagar Police jurisdiction, a massive search operation was launched by security forces in the area last night. Quoting sources, news agency KDC reported that the loud explosion was heard near Border Police Post Sanyal at International border in the jurisdiction […]
Two IPS officers transfered in J&K
SRINAGAR — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and postings of two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in the interest of administration. According to an order issued by Raj Kumar Goyal (IAS) Financial Commissioner/Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Amritpal Singh, IPS, SSP Crime Kashmir, has been posted as […]
One died, six injured in mortar shell blast inside scrap factory in Samba
JAMMU — One person died and six others were injured in a mortar shell blast inside a factory in the Samba district on Saturday, officials said. A police official confirmed the death of one person and identified him as Mohan Lal. He said six persons injured in the incident inside the factory namely “Subash Chandra […]
Police detains couple in Jammu over alleged links with close aide of Amritpal Singh
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday detained a couple from Ranbir Singh Pura area of Jammu district for their alleged links with one of the aides of Amritpal Singh. The couple Amrik Singh, a resident of Ranbir Singh Pura and his wife Paramjit Kour were detained by Jammu Police over their links with […]









