JAMMU — At least three people died and three others were injured after a vehicle met with an accident in Chassana area of Reasi district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the vehicle met with an accident near Chamalu Mode, resulting in on spot death to three persons, and three others were critically […]
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Four people killed in two separate road accidents in Jammu
JAMMU — Four people were killed and as many were injured in two separate road accidents in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A cab bearing a Punjab registration number plunged into a deep gorge near Magarkoot along Jammu-Srinagar in Ramban district around 7 am, killing the driver and […]
Congress team looking into party’s poor show in Assembly polls visits Reasi, Udhampur
JAMMU — A fact-finding team of the Congress visited Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to ascertain the reasons for the party’s poor performance in the recently-held Assembly polls in the Union Territory, a spokesperson of the party said. The team headed by Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice-president Ravinder Sharma interacted […]
Two minor siblings died, mother injured of snake bite in Reasi
JAMMU — Two minor siblings died and their mother was injured after a snake bit them at their house in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Saturday. Vandana Katyal (6) and her younger brother Divansh Katyal (3) and their mother Kajol Devi were asleep when the snake bit them at […]
Enthusiastic first-timers in Pir Panjal region vote for better education, jobs
REASI — Jammu and Kashmir’s Pir Panjal region witnessed an overwhelming response from first-time voters who enthusiastically participated in the second phase of assembly elections on Wednesday, aspiring for better job opportunities, skill education, development and good governance in the Union territory. For them, it was not just a responsibility to exercise their right to […]
Policeman among two dead, one injured as vehicle carrying polling staff falls into gorge in Reasi
SRINAGAR — Two people, including Policeman died after a vehicle carrying the polling staff met with an accident in Tuksan Jabbara Morh area of sub-division Mahoor in Reasi district. An election Zonal Magistrate was also injured, officials said. “Today at around 1500 hrs an election duty bound vehicle under registration no. JK11A 3907 fell 100 […]
25-year-old man dies by hanging in police custody in Reasi; inquiry ordered
JAMMU — A 25-year-old man allegedly died by hanging inside a police station after he was detained in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The death of Anmol Dogra, a resident of the Mathyal village in Katra, triggered protests by his family following which Sub-divisional Magistrate Piyush Dotra ordered an […]
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 […]
Police registers FIRs against five lodge owners for failing to install CCTV cameras in Katra
JAMMU — Police on Thursday registered FIRs against owners of hotels and lodges for failing to install CCTV cameras in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. “In compliance with the Reasi district magistrate’s order regarding the installation of CCTV cameras at hotels and lodges, police conducted a surprise check in the Katra town,” a police spokesman […]
Interrogation of Reasi militant attack accused points towards Pak-based LeT handlers: NIA
NEW DELHI — The NIA’s interrogation of an arrested accused in the attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi last month has pointed towards the role of Pakistan-based handlers of banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, officials said on Tuesday. Nine people were killed and 41 injured on June 9 when militants opened […]