JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit staged a protest here to denounce the resolution on the restoration of J&K’s special status, which was passed by the assembly on Wednesday. The resolution has sought a dialogue between the Centre and elected representatives for the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state. Led […]
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CBI books five postal staff in J&K for swindling money from dead woman’s account
JAMMU — Exposing a financial racket operating from a Jammu and Kashmir post office, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against five postal employees for swindling thousands of rupees from the savings accounts of a late senior citizen operating in Gandhi Nagar Head Post Office in Jammu. The federal agency has […]
Army soldier killed, another injured in road accident in Rajouri
JAMMU — An army personnel died and another got injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday, officials said. The accident took place near Badog village in Kalakote late this evening, the officials said. Naik Badri Lal and Sepoy Jai Prakash were […]
BSF jawan found dead under suspicious circumstances in Jammu
JAMMU — A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his rented accommodation here on Monday, officials said. Nitish Kumar (33), a resident of Pathankot in Punjab, was found hanging from the ceiling in his room at the Paloura locality in the outskirts of the city, they said. The officials […]
J&K BJP chief vows to fight all forms of anti-national narratives
JAMMU — Newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Sat Sharma on Monday vowed to fight all forms of anti-national narratives and committed himself to equal development of both the Jammu and the Kashmir regions of the Union Territory. Soon after taking over the party responsibility in Jammu, Sharma told IANS, “Our 28 MLAs and party […]
Rashtriya Bajrang Dal holds protests against Farooq Abdullah for remarks on terrorists
JAMMU — The Rashtriya Bajrang Dal (RBD) held a protest march here on Monday against against the National Conference (NC) over the recent remarks by ruling party president Farooq Abdullah. The Dal also protested against the increasing terror incidents and also against Pakistan for aiding and abetting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah had recently […]
Must end terrorism, NC suffered most due to it: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Saturday said the ruling National Conference suffered the most due to terrorism and wants the menace to be rooted out to usher in peace in the region. Asked about the increased terror attacks after the formation of the NC-led government in Jammu and Kashmir on […]
Four drug peddlers arrested in Udhampur, 21.38 grams heroin recovered: Police
JAMMU — Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested in separate incidents and over 21 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. A Srinagar-bound cab was intercepted at Chenani for checking, leading to the recovery of 17 grams of heroin, a police spokesman said. […]
BJP holds prayer meeting for Devender Singh Rana; party leaders pay rich tributes
JAMMU — The BJP on Saturday held a special prayer meeting at its party headquarters here for its legislator Devender Singh Rana who passed away on Diwali night. The ‘shradhanjali sabha’ (tribute meeting) was attended by J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, working president Sat Sharma, parliamentarians, office bearers, and recently elected members of legislative assembly, […]
Army officer reviews security situation, operational preparedness in Rajouri
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding of Jammu-based White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva on Saturday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Rajouri and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness, the Army said. Lt Gen Sachdeva’s visit to Songri in Rajouri sector comes a day after his tour of Navapanchhi in Kishtwar district. […]









