JAMMU — As many as 49 rounds of live ammunition was recovered by locals from a well in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Tuesday evening, officials said. While cleaning a well, locals found 49 rounds in the Bain Galad border village, they said. They informed the police and the BSF, which took custody of […]
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ED arrests two persons linked to funding of Hizbul Mujahideen
JAMMU — The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested two persons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) allegedly linked to the funding of the subversive activities of Pro-Pakistan militant organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. “Jammu-based ED has arrested 2 accused persons, namely Arshad Ahmed Allie and Fayaz Ahmed Dar under the provisions of PMLA in connection […]
Army foils infiltration attempt in Poonch’s Battal Sector, soldier killed
JAMMU (KIMS) — A soldier was killed after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Battal Sector of the Krishna Ghati area in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. During the exchange of fire between the Indian Army and the infiltrating militants at around 3:00 AM, one soldier was injured. The […]
Drone-based seed dispersal launched to enhance green cover of Vaishno Devi hills
JAMMU — The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has launched a drone-based initiative to enhance the green cover of the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This pioneering effort leverages cutting-edge technology for environmental conservation and sustainable development, preserving the natural grandeur of the revered shrine. Anshul Garg, chief executive officer […]
Chlorine gas leaks at filtration plant in Udhampur, no casualty reported
JAMMU — A minor leakage of chlorine gas occurred at an MES filtration plant in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, prompting authorities to shift people close to it as a precautionary measure, officials said. There were no casualties reported in the incident and it has been brought under control, they said. Chlorine gas leaked from […]
Army foils infiltration attempt in Poonch’s Battal Sector, one army personnel injured
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled an infiltration attempt at Battal Sector in Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. During the exchange of fire between Indian Army and infiltrating militants at around 03:00 am, one Army personnel was injured. The Indian Army’s Jammu-based White Knight Corps said, “Alert […]
Separatist leader Moulvi Abdul Qayoom Mattoo joins PDP
JAMMU — Prominent separatist and religious leader Moulvi Abdul Qayoom Mattoo on Sunday joined the PDP in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said. Mattoo, a former head of Hurriyat Conference for Chenab valley, joined the PDP in the presence of its senior leader and former MLC Firdous Tak at the […]
Cop dies after his rifle goes off accidentally in Jammu
JAMMU — A cop died Sunday allegedly after his service rifle went off accidentally in Nagrota area of Jammu district. Officials said that one cop namely Jai Raj (46) son of Kaka Ram resident of Panj Grain Nagrota shot accidentally himself with his service. He was immediately shifted to GMC for treatment, where doctors declared […]
Wipe out militants and those aiding, abetting them: LG to security forces
JAMMU — The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with Army Chief, various heads of security and law enforcement agencies on the security situation in Jammu division. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi; DG BSF, DG CRPF, DGP J&K, Heads of Intelligence Agencies and other senior officials of army, CAPFs […]
Jammu’s socio-political groups challenge LG’s new powers, call for restoration of statehood
JAMMU — Several socio-political groups held a meeting here on Saturday over the Union Home Ministry’s recent order giving more powers to the lieutenant governor and threatened a chain hunger strike if the order was not revoked by the end of this month. The meeting also expressed serious concern over the deteriorating security situation and […]









