Doda/Jammu, Sep 14: Authorities on Sunday restored broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district where the situation started returning to normal after nearly one-week long restrictions following detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, officials said. Malik, who is also president of AAP’s J-K unit, was detained on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn…
NEW DELHI, Sep 12: Retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07% from 1.61% in…
New Delhi, Sep 10: Apple on Tuesday said it has unveiled the iPhone 17 series,…
New Delhi, Sep 6: Adani Power on Saturday said it has inked a pact with…
Srinagar, Sep 4: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday urged people not to panic…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was abrogated in 2019, was the biggest hurdle in the development of the erstwhile state. Modi…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday while showering praises on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that gone are the days when hartal calendars would be issued from the neighbouring country as…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, in Jammu and Kashmir worth over Rs 32,000 crore. From Jammu, the prime minister also launched…
SOPORE: J&K Police on Tuesday morning rescued a pregnant woman amidst heavy snowfall from Zethan to PHC Dangiwacha in North Kashmir's Sopore. A Police spokesperson said, "A distress call from Shamshad Ahmad Mir R/O Zethan…
Jammu, Feb 20: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative on Tuesday as he officially opened the first electric train in the Kashmir valley and the train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. We required it. It is crucial for both our population and tourists. This is a significant step that was accomplished today. Farooq Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, congratulated PM Modi and the Railway Ministry on their accomplishment."The rail link between us helps with the supply and transportation of goods and services, as well as many issues that could arise with the road service. I'm hoping that this service will help our people advance. The former JK CM said, "We had hoped that this service would happen in 2007, but there were many challenges because of the terrain. However, they have overcome this, and this service will start." [caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Thank PM Modi For Electric Train”: NC Chief Farooq Abdullah Praises PM Modi For Electric Train Launch In J&K[/caption]
JAMMU, Feb 20: Following landslides in more than a dozen locations in the Ramban district on Tuesday, the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for a second day, according to traffic department authorities. The officials advised people to stay off the road until further updates because the bad weather is making it difficult to clear the damaged regions between Ramban and Banihal. "Landslides/mudslides/shooting stones (from hillocks) at Dalwas, Peerha, near Peerha Tunnel, Mehad-Cafeteria, Jaiswal bridge, Trishul Morh, Seri, T2, Monkey Morh, Mom Passi, Gangroo, Hingni Marog, Kishtwari Pather, Shalghari Rampari, Tabela, and Chamalwas are blocking the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)," a traffic department spokesperson stated.He claimed that the third day of rain in a row had further complicated the road clearance efforts. Additionally, a traffic department official reported on Monday that landslides caused by intense rains in Dalwas, Mehad-Cafeteria, Chamalwas, Shalgadi, and Gangroo resulted in the suspension of traffic on the 270-kilometer highway at approximately 9.30 am. The Banihal town along the route had 83.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 am on Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the meteorological department.According to the spokesman, Bhaderwah in the Doda district had 58.8 mm of rainfall, while Batote in Ramban recorded 49.6 mm. Katra town, which serves as the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in the Reasi district, reported 16.2 mm of rain during the same period. According to the statement, Jammu saw 5.8 mm of rain up till 8.30 am. The rest of the city was expected to see widespread rains throughout the day, with isolated showers continuing until February 25 with the exception of February 23. [caption id="attachment_11366" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked For Second Day As Landslides Hit Several Places[/caption]
KISHTWAR: An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region on Tuesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology. As per the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 6:36 am.…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the…
JAMMU: A drilling engineer has been charged by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu for his alleged role in the misappropriation of Rs 33 lakh in arrears from the 7th Pay Commission and the General Provident Fund (GPF) that belonged to department employees. According to a Crime Branch spokesman, accused Aijaz Mir stole Rs 33,03, 447 in arrears for GPF and the 7th Pay Commission while working as the Geology and Mining Department's Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO-1). He added that Mir is currently suspended and that complainant Shiban Lal Bhat, a former departmental drill operator grade-2, revealed Mir's alleged wrongdoings.He added that after an examination, it was discovered that the GPF money intended for the staff had been transferred to the DDO's account. "A comprehensive inquiry committee, instituted by the Department's Director, uncovered a significant fraud totalling Rs 33,03,447, implicating both Mir and the department's cashier, now deceased," stated a representative for the Crime Branch. He said that as a result, the Crime Branch Jammu received the findings very away and took appropriate action. Following that, the accused DDO and cashier were the subject of a case FIR number 04/2021 filed by the Crime Branch Jammu under sections 409, 420, and 120-B of the IPC along with Section 13 of the Prevention of the Corruption Act. Under the direction of SSP Crime, Jammu, Benam Tosh, Inspector Taranjeet Singh conducted the investigation, which resulted in the filing of a comprehensive charge sheet at the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu court. [caption id="attachment_11355" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drilling engineer charge-sheeted for Rs 33 lakh fraud[/caption]
JAMMU: In an effort to bolster law enforcement and guarantee the protection and security of the local populace, the Home Department has forwarded 4022 constable positions in the J&K Police to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Relevantly, the J&K Police Constable positions were previously posted in 2019. As of right now, roughly 4022 openings are being marketed, which will increase the ranks of constabulary in the crucial UT Police security force unit. This will significantly contribute to enhancing law enforcement's capacity to successfully handle a range of security issues and uphold peace and order.This programme would not only strengthen Jammu & Kashmir's overall security apparatus, but it will also provide job opportunities for the young of the region. Due to a shortage of recruits at…
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