NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the “white-collar” terror module linked to the Delhi car blast, arrested one more doctor for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar-un-Nabi, the suicide bomber, and destroying evidence in the conspiracy hatched by banned Jaish-e-Mohammed group, officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the federal agency, […]
Jammu & Kashmir
Former militant commander turned separatist leader arrested in 1996 case in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Police in Srinagar today arrested a man wanted for his alleged involvement in a decades-old militancy-related case registered at Police Station Shergari. A police official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that one Javeed Ahmad Mir alias Javeed Nalka, son of Mohammad Yousuf Mir and a resident of Zaina Kadal, Srinagar, was […]
CM reviews urban development projects in J&K, seeks stakeholder participation
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed urban development projects and directed that local legislators and stakeholders be taken on board at the planning and implementation stages to ensure smooth execution. He instructed that periodic progress reports be submitted to his office and any bottlenecks be flagged and resolved in […]
Amid flight cancellations, Northern Railways announces special New Delhi–Udhampur Vande Bharat for three days from Dec 12
JAMMU — The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past few days after most […]
LG Manoj Sinha laid foundation stone for 449 homes for disaster-hit families in Samba, Kathua
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the construction of 449 new homes for families affected due to recent natural calamities in the twin border districts of Samba and Kathua and said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, history has been scripted with […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla; 964 grams of heroin seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Tuesday said they have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla district and recovered 964 grams of heroin-like substance during a targeted operation near the GMC Baramulla parking area. Police said the operation was conducted around 7:00 PM on Monday and was carried out under the supervision of SSP Baramulla, ASP […]
HC upholds preventive detention on man for ‘anti-national’ posts under PSA
SRINAGAR — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of a man accused of posting anti-national content on social media. Justice Sanjay Dhar last week upheld the detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against Waseem Ahmad Dar alias Leepa by the Kupwara district magistrate in […]
Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in Anantnag, Kulgam
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at several places in Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said. They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along two of […]
Three drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Jammu
JAMMU — Three drug peddlers, including a woman, have been arrested with 170 grams of heroin and some weapons in the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were made in the border town of RS Pura when police intercepted a car after its occupants attempted to flee at Daljeet Chowk, they […]
Hundreds participate in Army-sponsored marathon near LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — Hundreds of enthusiastic youth on Tuesday took part in an Army-sponsored marathon near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. Commander of Bhimber Gali Brigade, Brigadier Rahul Kumar, flagged off the marathon and encouraged the youth to adopt fitness as a way of life and consider a […]









