Health

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
Health International National
Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
Health National

Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
Health Jammu and Kashmir National
Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
header Health Jammu and Kashmir National

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

Business

Anantnag Police Arrest Three With Contraband Substances

Anantnag, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police reported that it had apprehended three people in the Anantnag area and found 9.27 kg of charas powder and 867 bottles of illicit alcohol. Following their apprehension, the Mattan police station filed a complaint under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as well as other provisions of the Excise Act. There is currently an ongoing investigation, according to a formal statement. According to the statement, two cars, a motorbike, and money totaling Rs 13,325 were also taken from the accused's possession.In addition, the statement stated that Anantnag Police had learned through credible sources that a family living in Seer Hamdan Mattan, consisting of a father, mother, and son—Mohd Ramzan Ganai, Shahzada Akhter, and Zubair Ramzan Ganai—was “continually indulging in the illegal trade of illicit alcohol as well as cannabis charas powder under a well-planned criminal conspiracy.” The statement went on to claim that the three had hidden large amounts of illegal alcohol and cannabis charas powder in specifically constructed hiding places inside their cars and residential homes. According to the statement, a search team made up of the relevant Executive Magistrate and Anantnag Police was formed to search the house.Approximately 9.27 kg of charas powder and 867 bottles of illegal alcohol were found during the search. All three of the suspects were taken into custody. The statement also stated that there is still ongoing investigation into the current issue. According to the statement, the police have asked anyone with information about drug dealers in the area to come forward. [caption id="attachment_8862" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anantnag Police Arrest Three With Contraband Substances[/caption]  

Key Operative Of Pakistan-Based Terrorist Harvinder Rinda Arrested

CHANDIGARH, Jan 12:  Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Friday that a major terrorist operational member of Pakistan-based terrorist group Harvinder Rinda, who was arming members of a terror group to commit “sensational crimes” in Punjab, had been taken into custody. He was found in possession of eight live rounds and a Chinese handgun, according to the DGP. “In a major breakthrough, #AGTF (anti-gangster task force), Punjab in a joint operation with the central agencies has arrested Kailash Khichan, a key operative of #Pak based terrorist Harvinder Singh @ Rinda & #USA based Harpreet Singh @ Happy Passia,” Yadav tweeted on X.According to the results of the preliminary interrogation, "the accused Khichan was supplying weapons to the associates of terrorist outfit Babbar Khalistan International (BKI) on orders from terrorist Rinda to carry out sensational crimes in the State," the speaker continued. [caption id="attachment_8835" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key Operative Of Pakistan-Based Terrorist Harvinder Rinda Arrested[/caption]

Srinagar Freezes At Minus 4 °C As Cold Dry Spell Continues In J&K

SRINAGAR, Jan 12: On Friday, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 3.7 degrees Celsius and Srinagar reached minus 4 due to extreme dry cold. Jammu saw its lowest minimum temperature of the season on Friday, at 3.7, and its lowest high temperature, on Thursday, at 8.8. The minimum temperature was minus 4 in Srinagar, minus 3.2 in Gulmarg, and minus 5.3 in Pahalgam. The lowest temperature in the Ladakh region was minus 11.5 in Drass, minus 9.2 in Kargil, and minus 11.2 in Leh town. The minimum temperature was 3.7 in Jammu City, 6.2 in Katra, 4.5 in Batote, 1.3 in Bhaderwah, and minus 0.4 in Banihal.Here, the severe winter cold will last for 40 days, beginning on December 21 and ending on January 30. Kashmir has not experienced any snowfall during this typically snowiest time of year. The Meteorological Department stated that the weather forecast is quite depressing because it is unlikely that any significant snowfall would happen before January 25. [caption id="attachment_8829" align="alignnone" width="300"] Srinagar Freezes At Minus 4 °C As Cold Dry Spell Continues In J&K[/caption]

Thick fog blankets Delhi; airport area battling zero visibility

NEW DELHI: The national capital's surrounding parts and some of its interior were shrouded in a dense layer of fog on Friday morning as the mercury dropped to 5.4 degrees Celsius. On Friday morning, visibility near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport was completely lost due to fog. However, there was no significant effect of the unfavourable weather on flight operations. However, before departing for the airport, travellers are advised to check flight information with the relevant airline, according to a warning released by the Delhi airport officials. "Difficult to See" At Delhi Airport, procedures are being carried out. Right now, every flight operation is going as usual. For the most recent flight information, passengers are urged to get in touch with the relevant airline," officials stated.Takeoffs and landings are required when extremely dense fog results in poor or nonexistent visibility. The CAT III, or Category III, instrument landing system (ILS) enables aircraft to land in low visibility situations. There may be disruptions to flights that are not CAT III compliant as landings and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport. If passengers need up-to-date flight information, they should get in touch with the relevant airline. They continued, "We sincerely apologise for any difficulty caused. At 7:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility at Palam Airport dropped to nil. At 7:30 am, Safdarjung Airport (VIDD) in Delhi likewise reported 200m visibility under conditions of severe fog. [caption id="attachment_8820" align="alignnone" width="300"] Thick fog blankets Delhi; airport area battling zero visibility[/caption]  

Cop injured in stone pelting during raid in Jammu

JAMMU, Jan 11: A police team that was going to capture notorious criminal Lau Gujjar was attacked today in the Waziru Chak neighbourhood of Bishnah, resulting in injury to one of the officers. According to sources, at around 5:30 in the morning, a team of police officers led by SP Headquarters and supported by SDPO RS Pura and SHO Bishnah arrived in the Waziru Chak area in response to specific inputs. Gulzar Ali, also known as Lau Gujjar, is wanted in multiple cases, including rape, attempted murder, criminal intimidation, NDPS, and attacks on law enforcement officers.Sadly, though, the police team came upon a hail of stones coming from the home where Lau was thought to be sheltering. One of the police officers, Bansi Lal, was hurt during the assault, according to sources, who also stated that the police had to use airguns to scatter the throng. Unfortunately, Lau was able to avoid the police's grasp once more. Bansi Lal, the wounded police officer, is now in the hospital, and a thorough manhunt has been launched to apprehend the fugitive offender. [caption id="attachment_8807" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cop injured in stone pelting during raid in Jammu[/caption]