JAMMU, May 12: A drone was recovered from Chowki Choura Village in Akhnoor area of Jammu district last night. Residents of Rai Sayot Village in Chowki Choura spotted a Chinese drone in their fields on Sunday night and accordingly informed the police, a police official said. Accordingly, he said, a team rushed to the spot…
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…
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…
New Delhi, May 11: The government will hold pre-emption rights over all oil and natural…
New Delhi, Apr 22: Gold prices continued their upward trend for the fourth consecutive session…
NEW DELHI: The central government has clarified that the satellite-based tolling system will not be…
NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Gold prices soared by ₹1,650 to hit an all-time high of…
New Delhi, Apr 2: Gold price stayed flat at its all-time high level of Rs…
Srinagar, Sept 5 : Parliamentarians Dawa Tsering, Yeshi Dolma, and Tenpa Yarphel led a group that carried on the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile's current advocacy trip throughout Jammu and Kashmir while in Srinagar. The team requested the…
JAMMU: Four airstrips and helipads constructed along the northern and western borders are among the 90 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) that will be officially opened by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on…
JAMMU, Sept 5: Heavy gunfire shook a rural village in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi area on Tuesday as an operation to neutralise a terrorist holed up for more than 20 hours started its second day, officials said. The second terrorist, who had sought refuge inside a home in Gali Sohab hamlet in the Tuli area, is being hunted down despite the fact that one terrorist was killed and two security officials were hurt in the initial gunfight on Monday. They claimed that while security officers reinforced the perimeter around the target residence throughout the night, the intermittent shooting didn't stop. The security forces' attempt to storm the residence this morning was met with intense gunfire, according to the officials, who added that there were no new casualties recorded.Around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, the joint troops of the police, army, and CRPF zeroed in on the residence where the terrorists had sought refuge under cover of darkness between Sunday and Monday. Security personnel arrived to the area after more than four hours of walking after learning of the terrorists' existence, encircled them, and opened fire indiscriminately in an attempt to elude the security dragnet, according to the officials. The officials stated that once the operation was finished, the identities and group affiliations of the terrorists who were killed would be revealed.This year, there have been multiple engagements in the border towns of Poonch and Rajouri, which have resulted in the deaths of about 20 militants and 10…
KISHTWAR: In the upper regions of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar area, security authorities on Tuesday discovered a hideout being used by Jehangir Saroori, the organization's longest-surviving terrorist, according to a police officer. According to Senior Superintendent of Police for Kishtwar, Khalil Poswal, the police demolished the hideout in Bhadat Saroor's Paribag neighbourhood after carefully planning an operation with the help of the Rashtriya Rifles and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Saroori is thought to be hiding in the higher altitudes of the Kishtwar district and joined the insurgency in the early 1990s. Abdul Karim Butt, Saroori's brother, was imprisoned on August 3 under the strict Public Safety Act due to his association with terrorism.He called the discovery of the bunker a "significant breakthrough" in the fight against terrorism and claimed that Saroori was believed to have been using it to plot nefarious acts. The officer added that the recovery of these items highlights the significance of this operation in stopping illegal activities in the area. During the search operation, the police recovered two blankets, some edibles, and personal use items from the hideout, indicating the presence of the terrorist. The SSP stated that searches are being carried out and that the entire area has been sealed off. "Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our citizens, and today's operation is a resounding success in our ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism from the…
SAMBA: Dilbag Singh, the Director General of Police (DGP), paid a visit to the Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI) in Vijaypur on Monday. The DGP launched a brand-new moot court during his visit, an essential…
SRINAGAR: At Raj Bhawan, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) held its 45th Board meeting, which was presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, K. N. Rai, K. N. Shrivastava, Pitambar Lal Gupta, Dr. Shailesh Raina, Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri, and Manju Garg were honourable members of the Shrine Board who attended the meeting and provided their insightful suggestions for improving the amenities for the devotees. The Lt. Governor thanked the board members for their ongoing advice and assistance in enhancing the amenities for pilgrims and ensuring the success of the yearly yatra. The Board talked about a number of current and forthcoming projects, such as building new infrastructure and maintaining and restoring the ones that already exist.Additional strategies to enhance the devotees' overall spiritual experience were also considered at the gathering. The conference was also attended by other top officers including Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, CEO of…
JAMMU: A review meeting was held in the district office by the district development commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, to evaluate the status of the projects funded under the district's Capex budget for 2023–2024. The DDC looked into the progress of technical sanctions, administrative agreements, budgetary allocations for active projects, and tender status. He assigned officers project-specific deadlines and underlined the significance of following them in order to complete projects on time. Performance of various departments, including Public Works, Elementary and Secondary Education, Youth Services & Sports, Urban Development, and Jal Shakti, was included in the study.Departmental heads and representatives were instructed by the DDC to proactively identify and address any obstacles to project progress. He emphasised the importance of asking the appropriate organisations for help when…
SRINAGAR: The week-long "Bhrashtachar Mukt J&K" campaign was officially launched by Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today in front of Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and other officers. Through video conferencing, officers stationed…
NEW DELHI : National Conference leader Mohd Akbar Lone told the Supreme Court on Monday that those who support repealing Article 370 shouldn't apply a "emotive majoritarian interpretation" of the Indian Constitution because Jammu and…
[caption id="attachment_2438" align="alignnone" width="300"] Machail Mata Yatra witnesses exponential rise in footfall, Popularity this Year, breaks Past Records[/caption] KISHTWAR, Sept 4: The Annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2023 has seen a record-breaking arrival of approximately 2 lakh pilgrims this year, reflecting the increased veneration and esteem of the Temple shrine among the devotees. With each passing year, the pilgrimage, which is steeped in centuries-old tradition, draws more and more devotees looking for Shree Chandi Mata's blessings. This year, the annual Shree Machail Mata Yatra saw an astounding growth in attendance, going from approximately 58,000 visitors in 2022 to 1.94 Lakh this year.This sharp increase may be attributed to a number of things, but…
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