The State Investigation Agency’s (SIA) raids were underway at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Friday. These raids were conducted in connection with a terror funding case. Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a bail plea moved by Naeem Khan, […]
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J-K: After GI tags, J-K handicrafts get QR labels, sell like hotcakes in global markets
In a major achievement, Jammu and Kashmir has become the first region in the country to issue Quick Response (QR) labels for its 13 different GI and non-GI registered handicrafts. The QR code labels are a step towards providing global recognition of the traditional arts and crafts of the Himalayan region. The government […]
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J-K: Skiers trapped in Gulmarg after avalanche
Some skiers were trapped in the famous ski resort Gulmarg after an avalanche hit the Afarwat peak in the region, Baramulla Police informed on Wednesday. Police along with other agencies have launched a rescue operation. More details are awaited. Heavy and uninterrupted snowfall this winter at Gulmarg, a popular tourist […]
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PM SHRI Schools in J-K to showcase all components of National Education Policy
Nearly four hundred PM SHRI Schools (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) in Jammu and Kashmir will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 besides offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. Pertinently, PM SHRI Schools is a new scheme envisaging the development of more than 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening […]
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J-K: Snowfall disrupts normal life, exams postponed
Heavy snowfall and inclement weather conditions on Monday forced the University of Kashmir to postpone all postgraduate, engineering and other examinations scheduled on Monday. The Controller of Examinations, University of Kashmir announced that the fresh dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately later. Srinagar received fresh snowfall on Monday morning as the mercury […]
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J-K: 5 rescued from terror fold in Baramulla
Baramulla police along with the 29 RR of the Army rescued five youths including two juveniles from joining terror ranks, said a statement. On the basis of tipoff, it was learnt that some youngsters were enticed by terror handlers from Pakistan to join terrorist organizations. On receiving this input, security forces first traced […]
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J-K: Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Vijaypur in Samba
In the wake of recent twin blasts on the outskirts of Jammu City, the Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, resumed from Vijaypur in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security. The yatra is proceeding towards Sidhra in Jammu. The foot leg march will have […]
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J-K: Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Hiranagar in Kathua district
The Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, resumed from Hiranagar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday morning. The Yatra continues for its final leg despite the twin blasts in Narwal area of Jammu on Saturday in which as many as nine people were injured. “Bharat […]
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J-K: 5 died, 15 seriously injured in Billawar
In a tragic road accident on Friday, five persons were killed and 15 others were seriously injured at the Dhanu Parole village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Billawar. According to the police, the accident took place after the vehicle carrying them from Koug to Dannu Parole allegedly fell into a deep […]
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J-K: Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader Sanjay Raut joins Bharat Jodo Yatra
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday joined the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kathua district for the Jammu & Kashmir leg of the yatra. Talking to the reporters, Raut said, “Bharat Jodo Yatra coming to Kashmir is a huge thing, in fact, the yatra should have started from here only to […]
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Rahul Gandhi expresses happiness on reaching J-K for Bharat Jodo Yatra’s final leg
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his happiness on reaching Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday for the final leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra. “It is a great pleasure to reach Jammu and Kashmir as I go back to my home, where my ancestors had their roots. I am learning about […]
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J-K Congress spokesperson resigns ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra
Jammu and Kashmir Congress spokesperson Deepika Pushkar Nath has resigned from the party after its state unit “allowed” former BJP leader and minister Choudhary Lal Singh to join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra which is scheduled to enter the union territory on January 20. Nath resigned from the party on […]
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J-K: Two terrorists killed in Encounter in Budgam
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K’s Budgam. J&K Police and Army cordoned off the area in after gunshots were heard to nab the terrorists. “On specific input, the joint area domination party of Army & Police tried to stop one suspected vehicle, terrorists fired and in retaliation two terrorists were killed. Arms/ammunition recovered […]
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J-K: Army busts hideout, recovers cache of arms and ammunition in Poonch
Officials of Romeo Force of the Indian Army with Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday busted a hideout in Poonch district and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, police said. “Romeo Force of Indian Army and police in a joint operation busted a hideout in Surankot Sector near Sindara village […]
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J-K: Encounter begins in Budgam’s Redbugh
The Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday started an encounter at Redbugh in the Magam area of the Union Territory’s Budgam. The police and security forces are on the spot. “Encounter has started at Redbugh, Magam area of Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall […]