Encounter breaks out in Chidder Kulgam
An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Chidder area of Ashmuji in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Wednesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the […]
J&K’s mainstream political parties get invitation from Raj Bhavan
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s mainstream leadership has been invited to Raj Bhavan this evening by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, sources disclosed. Sources said that LG’s secretariat has invited heads of National Conference, Peoples Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, Congress and other parties to Raj Bhavan at 6:00 PM. “The agenda of the event is not known. […]
Death toll in Mumbai’s Kurla building is 19; FIR registered
The Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that a total of 19 people were killed and 15 people sustained injuries after a building collapse in Kurla area of Mumbai on Monday. An FIR has been registered against other landlords and one Dilip Biswas under Sections 304(2), 308, 337, 338, and 34 of IPC. Prime Minister Narendra […]
Lt Governor flags off the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Pilgrims
Prays for the peace, prosperity and a safe spiritual journey for pilgrims JAMMU, JUNE 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of pilgrims, as they set off to Shri Amarnath Ji Cave Shrine from Jammu base camp amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. The Lt Governor prayed for the peace, prosperity and […]
Pakistan to participate in T20 tri-series alongside hosts New Zealand, Bangladesh from Oct 7-14
Pakistan will participate in a T20 tri-series in Christchurch opposite hosts New Zealand and Bangladesh from October 7-14, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday. According to the PCB, the series is part of the team’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup later this year. Pakistan will take on Bangladesh on October […]
UK military chiefs urge army ‘mobilisation’ over Russia threat
LONDON: British military leaders warned on Tuesday that UK armed forces must “mobilise” in response to the threat posed by Russia, with the army’s new chief invoking the Allies’ struggle against Nazi Germany. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Patrick Sanders, a general and the army’s most senior officer, both argued in separate speeches that Britain’s […]
Land use
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir recently amended many laws governing land use and repealed many old laws. The Board of Revenue comprising senior officers will not only be the Developing Authority for preparing regional plans but can notify a scheme of consolidation of landholdings and also a scheme for restricting and regulating the […]
Mehbooba, Omar, Tarigami condemn Zubair’s arrest
Speaking truth is being criminalised by the present BJP regime, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti Parties in Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the police action against Muhammad Zubair, journalist and co-founder of the fact checking site Alt News, and demanded his release. “Speaking truth is being criminalised by the present BJP regime. It started with Kashmir after 2019 […]
Amarnath Yatra: J&K LG to flag off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu on Wednesday
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of Shri Amarnath pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas here on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday. However, tight security arrangements are made for the safety and security of the pilgrims at the yatri niwas and en route the cave shrine. […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JUNE 28: Chief Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Khour, Pahariwala, Jogwan, Dumi, Malpur, Dhangri and adjoining areas shall remain affected on June 29 from 6 am to 1 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Bishnah, Seora, Sarore, Sunderpur, Satraiyan, Chakroi, Raya, Smailpur, Gurah, Mandal and its adjoining areas shall […]
