US sends reinforcements to Middle East as Israel on edge for Iranian retaliation
• Fears of reprisal for attack on Damascus embassy grow • India, France and Russia warns citizens against travel to region • Diplomatic sources say Tehran wishes to avoid escalation, won’t act hastily JERUSALEM: As Israel on Friday nervously awaited an attack by Iran or its proxies in retaliation for the last week strike on […]
Restrictions Under Section 144 in Leh Stand Withdrawn
Srinagar: District Magistrate Leh on Tuesday ordered for withdrawal of restrictions under Section 144.The restrictions have been revoked after Senior Superintendent of Police informed the District Magistrate concerned of not any ‘imminent apprehension of breach of peace and public order’.”Whereas certain restrictions were imposed under Section 144 of CrPC to prevent any breach of peace […]
Preparedness for elections
In Srinagar district DEO Srinagar recently took polling station wise review of preparedness for Lok Sabha Elections He stresses on ensuring all requisite facilities/AMF at all 929 Polling Station in the District. He took a detailed appraisal from all Assistant Returning Officers about the arrangements being made at Polling Stations, Strong Rooms and Counting Centres […]
Cong, NC Finalise Seat Sharing For LS Polls In J&K, Ladakh; Each To Contest 3 Constituencies
NEW DELHI: The Congress and the National Conference on Monday announced contesting the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in alliance, with each fielding candidates in three seats.At a joint press conference here, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the Congress would contest in Udhampur, Jammu and Ladakh Lok Sabha seats while […]
Pakistan series ‘awesome opportunity’ for depleted NZ: Allen
NEW DELHI: Despite eight of their senior players set to miss the upcoming five-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan, New Zealand opener Finn Allen believes the BlackCaps would still be a handful for the Babar Azam-led hosts. New Zealand will be without the likes of Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, […]
Army Opens Fire, Launches Search Operation in JK’s Rajouri
SRINAGAR: The Army opened fire and initiated a search operation upon detecting suspicious movement near their camp in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district early Saturday, media reports said. There were no casualties reported from the firing incident. According to officials, a sentry discharged a few rounds upon observing a group of unidentified […]
Election preparedness
Recently District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar conducted comprehensive inspection of Election Strong rooms cum Distribution/ Collection Centres being established for all 08 Assembly constituencies of Srinagar District. The inspection was undertaken to assess the preparedness for smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha Election-2024 in the District. He took onsite review of the arrangements and […]
Uri Infiltration Bid: Second Militant Neutralised, Operations Continue
SRINAGAR: Another unidentified militant has been killed, bringing the toll to two, after security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the Sabura Nala area of Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A top official said that two militants have been killed, with one body recovered so far in the firefight. He further stated that searches in […]
Inspiring creativity
The role of higher education has been in the focus to develop modern ideas for the students so that they contribute to the progress of the world. Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the inaugural ceremony of ‘Goonj-2024’ a multi-genre mega festival hosted by University of Jammu. He said, the University campus should be known […]
Weather Clears After Rains In J&K; Gulmarg Records Minus 1°C
SRINAGAR, Apr 4: Weather improved on Thursday after rain lashed the plains of Kashmir valley on Wednesday, plummeting the temperature. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicted on Thursday that the weather will generally remain dry on Thursday while there are chances of light rain or snow at isolated places towards Friday morning. During April 11–12, light […]
