Soldier dies in accidental fire along LoC in Poonch
Poonch: A soldier died in an accidental firing incident along Line of Control in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. They said an accidental gun shot hit a soldier, Rifleman Madhu Singh of Jodhpur, near fence at Phagwari Gali in Mendhar Sector, resulting in his on the spot death. Confirming it, a police official told […]
Minimum temperature improves, but continues to settle below freezing point
Srinagar: A slight improvement has been recorded at multiple places in minimum temperatures here while the Meteorological department here has predicted that shallow to moderate fog would continue till November 28. Official said that the night temperature has improved at several places, but continued to settle below freezing point. In Srinagar, the summer capital of […]
Rajouri Gunfight: 2 More Armymen Succumb, Toll Reaches 3
Jammu: Two soldiers have succumbed to injuries taking the toll to three, including a Captain, in an ongoing encounter at Kalakote area in Rajouri district, officials said. They said that two soldiers among three injured in the initial exchange of gunfire have succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. The officials earlier said that an […]
Chairperson, J&K Haj Committee convenes 17th meeting of J&K-HC at Hajj House, Bemina
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 22: Safina Baig, Chairperson, J&K Haj Committee today convened 17th Meeting of J&K Haj Committee at Haj House, Bemina Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Vice Chairman and other Members and Officers of the J&K Haj Committee. At the outset, the Chairperson took a thorough review of the decisions taken in the […]
J&K Govt Terminates 4 Employees Including DAK President For ‘Anti-National Activities
Srinagar- Jammu & Kashmir administration on Wednesday ordered for termination of four employees including president of Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) for their alleged involvement in anti-national and terror-related activities. In separate order copies effecting the termination, the directives unanimously read that the employees have been terminated by the UT administration by invoking 311 (2) (c) […]
Power Situation To Improve Within A Week In Kashmir: Div Com
Srinagar- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Wednesday said the power scenario in the Valley is expected to improve within a week. Talking to reporters, Bidhuri said that it is a fact that the power schedule announced earlier is not being adhered to as the demand has abruptly gone high due to the early onset […]
Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in Rajouri gunfight
Jammu: An army officer was killed and three personnel of elite para forces were injured in an ongoing gunfight in Kalakote area of Rajouri district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS that army officer of 63 Rashtriya Rifles was killed while three personnel of elite 9 Para were injured and shifted to hospital. They said […]
CS advocates for enhanced visitor experience, conservation & awareness among people
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: In a momentous event, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta paid a visit to Jambu Zoo Nagrota today, witnessing the grand arrival of majestic big cats. The zoo proudly welcomed Tiger and Tigress from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Lion and Lioness from Gujarat, which would add a new dimension to diverse wildlife […]
Pension beneficiaries
In order to communicate with pensioners, Lt Governor inaugurated Pensioners Sammelan in Jammu and interacted with Pension beneficiaries to understand their problems. He congratulated the District Administration Jammu for its sustained campaign to achieve the saturation in Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) and reaching out to 63,919 beneficiaries in old-age, widow’s and Divyang category. “Our […]
336 Unexploded Shells Neutralised in Kargil in 2023
SRINAGAR: Army, in collaboration with the district administration of Kargil, has successfully neutralised a total of 336 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Kurbathang area this year, reported The Tribune. On November 17, Army officers disposed of 132 unexploded shells in the region. The lingering aftermath of the Kargil war in 1999 continues to pose a threat to the […]
