Army Jawan Injured in Sunjwan Terror Attack; Search Operation Underway
An Army jawan was injured today when terrorists opened fire from outside the Sunjwan military station in Jammu. The attack took place around 1100 hours, with gunshots targeting the Santry Post, manned by the 36 Infantry Brigade. In retaliation, Army personnel also opened the fire, and a massive search operation was immediately launched in the area. […]
Ex MLA Noor Mohammad Sheikh to contest polls as independent candidate
Srinagar: Former MLA Batamaloo, Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who recently resigned from the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, is set to contest the upcoming J&K assembly elections for the central Shalteng constituency as an independent candidate. Confirming his decision, Sheikh said that after consulting his supporters, he has decided to contest the polls as independent. Earlier, […]
Death toll from Bangladesh floods rises to 59
The death toll in Bangladesh from heavy rainfall and subsequent floods caused by river overflows continues to rise, with media reporting 59 deaths as of late Saturday. The Dhaka Tribune said monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across the country for nearly two weeks, severely impacting millions of lives. According to authorities, the floods have affected […]
Election period
Recently a comprehensive training session for District and Assembly Constituency-level Nodal officers was successfully conducted at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. The role of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) was also covered extensively. The DEO explained the committee’s responsibilities in monitoring paid news, election advertisements, and media-related activities to ensure fair and unbiased coverage during […]
ECI Appoints Expenditure Observers for Srinagar’s 8 Assembly Constituencies
SRINAGAR: In view of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly in JK, the Election Commission of India has appointed Capt Pradeep Shoury Arya and Subodh Singh as Expenditure Observers for all eight Assembly Constituencies in Srinagar District. According to a notice issued here, Capt Pradeep Shoury Arya has been appointed as the Expenditure Observer […]
Over 300 Additional Paramilitary Companies To be Deployed for JK Assembly Polls
JAMMU: Over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the three-phase assembly elections commencing from September 18 in the union territory, officials said on Thursday. According to the officials, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Jammu-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma arrived at the Police Reception Centre (PRC) […]
Northern Army Commander Visits Sunderbani Sector in JK
JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar visited the troops along the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri sector on Thursday and asked them to maintain comprehensive operational readiness. The Army commander is undertaking visits to the border areas to review the security measures in place ahead […]
Hajj 2025: Age Limit for Companions Extended To 65
SRINAGAR: In a partial modification in the Haj Guidelines for Haj 2025, the Hajj Committee of India (HCoI) has extended the age limit of a companion from an age bracket of 60 to 65 years. In a circular issued by the HCoI, states that in the partial modification in para 2 of the Haj Guidelines, […]
Amazon gears up for quick commerce entry in India, eyes 2025 rollout
Amazon is preparing to launch its quick commerce offering in India, targeting the first quarter of 2025 for a potential rollout, according to sources cited by The Economic Times. This move marks a strategic shift for the US-based e-commerce giant as it seeks to capture a share of the rapidly expanding segment, which rival Flipkart recently […]
Panels set up to probe collapse of Shivaji statue, build new one
Maharashtra Government has set up a technical committee comprising engineers, IIT experts and Navy officials to probe reasons behind the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj statue at Malvan in coastal Konkan, an official said. A release issued by the Chief Minister’s office after midnight said the government has also constituted a committee to build a “grand […]
