JAMMU — A massive search operation is underway in Kandi area near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after local villagers reported suspicious movement, officials said on Sunday. The joint search operation by police, Army and CRPF was launched in several forward villages of Hiranagar sector late Saturday night, the officials said. […]
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Policeman shoots dead colleague before committing suicide in Udhampur
JAMMU — A policeman allegedly shot dead his colleague with an AK-47 assault rifle before turning the weapon on himself to commit suicide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said. The two policemen along with another colleague were travelling from north Kashmir’s Sopore to the Subsidary Training Centre (STC) Talwara in Reasi […]
Bandipora administration closed BPO call centre, alleges Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Conference chief Sajad Lone Saturday alleged the district administration in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora had closed down a BPO call centre which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. However, the administration of the north Kashmir district denied the charge, terming it as “baseless”. “The one and only Rural BPO […]
Areas near installations of Indian Oil Corporation in Jammu declared no-fly zone
JAMMU — Authorities here have declared areas near installations of Indian Oil Corporation ”no-fly zone”, prohibiting the use of drones there, an official said on Saturday. The additional district magistrate of Jammu passed the order in exercise of powers vested under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a spokesperson said. Section 163 of […]
CM holds first public interaction, discusses economic challenges, job concerns
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held his maiden public interaction on Saturday at his Public Services and Outreach Office which has been christened Raabita. He said the office has been established to provide a dedicated platform for addressing public grievances and for building a healthy relationship between the government and citizens. […]
Hope newly elected representatives maintain peace in region: Ex-Army commander
SRINAGAR — Former Corps Commander of the Army’s Chinar Corps, Lt Gen (retd) D P Pandey, on Saturday expressed hope that the newly elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir would not let the hard-earned peace and stability in the Union Territory be jeopardised. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Kashmir Literature Festival at […]
Armed Forces Flag Day: LG pays homage to ‘bravehearts’ at Raj Bhavan
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid homage to the “bravehearts” on the Armed Forces Flag Day and lauded the Army in particular for playing a crucial role in combating terrorism and providing a secure environment to people in the Union Territory. To mark the Armed Forces Flag Day which […]
Water supply will not be snapped to Rohingyas living in Jammu: Jal Shakti Minister
JAMMU — Amid an ongoing drive against Rohingya Muslims here, Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana on Saturday said the water supply will not be snapped to the slums housing the illegal immigrants, pending a call from the Centre on their deportation. Rana’s statement came after Rohingyas living on three plots of […]
Gun shop sealed in Jammu; deadline set for surrendering excess firearms
JAMMU — A shop selling guns was sealed for not renewing its trade license here on Saturday while authorities set a deadline for all firearms license holders to surrender their excess weapons within a week, officials said. The owner of the gun shop in the Shiv Nagar area, Amarnath Bhargav, claimed that the district administration […]
Smile Foundation team visits Khanayar fire vctims, Provides relief and support
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Smile Foundation, a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to uplifting communities in need, took swift action to support the victims of the recent devastating fire in Khanayar. Chairperson Masrat Bano and President Sajjad Sholla led a compassionate delegation, accompanied by key team members Farhan Kitab, Tawheed Ahmad, and media representative […]









